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."

New York Yankees icons Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez had harsh things to say about their old team, and manager Aaron Boone was left to defend himself.