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.

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

Wearing a T-shirt that featured the face of the former Yankees captain who criticized the current club for making too many mistakes, Aaron Boone played defense.