New York Yankees icons Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez had harsh things to say about their old team, and manager Aaron Boone was left to defend himself.

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.

To say the least, it hasn’t been a pretty year for the New York Yankees. Afterstarting the season as one of the best teams in Major League Baseball, theYankees have been brutal over the past few months,