Source: ESPN’S Boone picked to be next Yankees manager

The New York Yankees picked ESPN broadcaster Aaron Boone to succeed Joe Girardi as manager, a person familiar with the decision said.

Boone, 44, never has been a manager or even a coach at any level. He was a major league third baseman from 1997 to 2009 and an All-star with the Yankees in 2003.

Boone’s grandfather, Ray, was a two-time All-star infielder, and his father, Bob, was a four-time All-star catcher and manager of Kansas City and Cincinnati.

■ Awards: Colorado closer Greg Holland and Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas were voted the Comeback Players of the Year in the National and American leagues, respectively, by the 30 team beat writers from Mlb.com.

■ Japan posting: MLB owners voted unanimously to approve a new posting agreement with their Japanese counterparts, a move that allowed bidding to start for coveted pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani.

■ Blue Jays: Toronto acquired shortstop Aledmys Diaz, an All-star as a rookie in 2016, from St. Louis for minor league outfielder J.B. Woodman.

■ Cubs: Right-handed reliever Hector Rondon, one of the most accomplished closers in franchise history, was not tendered a contract.

■ Mariners: Utility player Andrew Romine, claimed off waivers from Detroit on Nov. 2, agreed to a one-year contract.

■ White Sox: Free-agent catcher Welington Castillo agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract.