Just a few weeks ago, New York sat atop the AL East. On Friday, the Yankees blew a 6-0 lead and lost 13-12, with three of their newly acquired trade deadline relievers giving up multiple earned runs.

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

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.