"I actually think there's more reasons now. This brings in another layer to get [ejected]. So I think in theory, 'are yours going to go up?' is the question. My answer is I hope it goes down because I want it to go down. But I think the new rule is just a new rule to be upset about."
"In theory it might go up, that's what I think. Knowing myself and sometimes I can be a little passionate, vindictive when I think something's gone wrong."
"He'll still get run. Won't be able to help himself. Most of them [managers] won't. It's just part of it."
Aaron Boone, who leads the American League in managerial ejections for five consecutive seasons and ranks 30th all-time with 46 ejections in eight seasons, has been questioned throughout spring training about whether the new automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will reduce his ejections. Boone initially suggested he would find reasons to get tossed regardless, but later clarified that the challenge system actually creates additional opportunities for conflict. He acknowledged his passionate nature and tendency to react strongly when he believes something has gone wrong. Umpires and his players both expressed confidence that Boone will continue getting ejected at similar or higher rates despite the new rule.
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