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Yankees Greats Criticize Aaron Boone Following Team’s Midseason Collapse

Yankees icons Derek Jeter alongside Alex Rodriguez decried recurring mistakes that left New York trailing in the AL East

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Former MLB players (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter have a laugh during the television pre game show before a game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Yankees sit at 60-52 and trail division leader Toronto by 4.5 games despite holding MLB’s best plus-92 run differential
  • Derek Jeter alongside Alex Rodriguez publicly faulted mental lapses and baserunning errors they say have gone unpunished
  • Red Sox veteran Jeff Frye highlighted Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy’s no-excuses style to underscore Boone’s defensive tactics after player mistakes
  • Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason dismissed Alex Rodriguez’s criticism as hypocritical and laughed off his accountability concerns
  • Aaron Boone has defended his focus and roster but faces growing speculation that the Yankees will seek new leadership after the season