When Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez speak, Yankees fans listen. They remain two of the most significant players in Yankees history and were cornerstones of the franchise’s last World Series championship in 2009. That’s why it made waves over the weekend when Jeter and A-Rod shared critical analysis of the present-day Yankees.

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.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone pushed back on the "accountability factor'' being absent after his club's latest baserunning mistake Saturday at Miami.