"We're the Yankees," Boone said. "When we lose games, if it's in and around a mistake, that criticism is fair game."

Yankees manager Aaron Boone knows the team has been criticize by past stars and points out that players are being held accountable

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.