The tension between former New York Yankees legends and the team’s front office has reignited, as general manager Brian Cashman directly addressed harsh comments from Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez following the club’s ALDS elimination against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two former stars, now analysts for Fox Sports, were vocal in their disapproval of the Yankees’ roster construction and managerial structure during postgame coverage.

Rodriguez, never one to shy away from strong opinions, labeled the 2025 Yankees “one of the worst constructions of a roster I’ve ever seen,” despite the team’s 94-win season and postseason appearance.

Jeter, meanwhile, questioned manager Aaron Boone‘s autonomy, suggesting that much of the in-game strategy comes from above. “I’m pretty sure Aaron’s not the one

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