Derek Jeter may have been the face of the New York Yankees for two decades, but that doesn't mean he'll defend them every day of his life. After starting off the 2025 season with a ton of promise, the Yankees have completely unraveled.

Just a few weeks ago, New York sat atop the AL East. On Friday, the Yankees blew a 6-0 lead and lost 13-12, with three of their newly acquired trade deadline relievers giving up multiple earned runs.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Responds to Heavy Criticism From Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez. Aaron Boone has responded to the harsh assessments levied on his team by two former New York Yankees veterans.