From Miami, Florida, Yankees legends Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez analyzed the current situation of the New York team, which is facing challenges this season.
Criticisms of Discipline and Errors
During the FOX broadcast prior to the MLB Speedway Classic, both former players highlighted recurring errors and an apparent lack of discipline as key factors in losing games.Rodríguez, for his part, directly pointed to the team’s current culture.They make too many mistakes, and you can’t get away with making so many against big teams. Today they had errors on the bases… you can’t keep doing it, you have to correct it.
Derek Jeter
If any of us made a mistake, we went straight to the bank. Now I see error after error and there are no consequences.
Alex RodríguezThe former third baseman also questioned the rotation, arguing that even with bullpen reinforcements, starters must pitch more innings to succeed.I don’t care if you bring back the 1998 bullpen with Mariano, Mike Stanton, and Jeff Nelson. If your starters are pitching 3.1 or 4.1 innings, it’s not going to work.
Alex RodríguezManager Aaron Boone’s Response
Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that the criticisms are part of the game and that the team must improve its performance.Boone defended the existence of internal accountability, although he admitted that it is not always evident from the outside. The urgency is clear: after leading the American League East Division at the end of May, the Yankees are now in third place with a record of 60-51, behind the Blue Jays and Red Sox. Jeter concluded with a forceful statement.When we lose games, especially if they are related to errors, those criticisms are valid… We have all the pieces to be a very good team. It depends on me and all of us to get the best out of that.
Aaron BooneThere are no excuses. You have to play better. If you don’t play better, you’re not going to get very far.
Derek Jeter
