For years, New York Yankees fans have often wondered how much of Aaron Boone's decisions are actually his, versus how much comes handed down from a predetermined script from the top.
The Yankees have long been one of the most analytics-forward organizations in the league. That comes with a lot of good, but also some bad, especially as the wave has swept up more and more teams. With more clubs on board, the advantage that once provided has become a lot slimmer.
On top of that, relying too heavily on what the numbers say you should do takes out any sort of feel for the game.