Aaron Boone Defends Yankees After Blue Jays Criticism: 'We’re a Really Good Team'
By ESPN Sports Desk | October 4, 2025
BRONX, NEW YORK — As the New York Yankees prepare for a high-stakes showdown in the American League Divisional Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Aaron Boone is standing firm in the face of criticism from Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez. In a fiery response to Martinez’s recent comments, Boone defended his team’s abilities, reiterating the Yankees’ strength and readiness as they head into one of the most crucial moments of their season.
A Bold Defense of the Yankees
Buck Martinez, in a recent broadcast, claimed that the Yankees were “not a good team,” citing issues like wild pitches, fielding errors, and base-running mistakes that have marred their performances. Martinez’s remarks were not just aimed at individual players but at the team’s overall makeup, suggesting that the Yankees might not be the formidable postseason threat they are often perceived to be.
However, Aaron Boone, never one to back down from a challenge, vehemently disagreed with the assessment. Addressing the media before Game 1 of the ALDS, Boone declared with confidence, “Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team.” He didn’t stop there, dismissing the criticism directly. “I know Buck had some thoughts... He’s wrong,” Boone stated, making it clear that the Yankees’ manager has faith in his team’s capability to rise to the occasion in the postseason.
Rallying Behind Performance, Not Criticism
Boone’s response underscores his leadership style and his commitment to maintaining team unity. The Yankees have faced their fair share of challenges throughout the 2025 season, including injuries and inconsistencies in both offense and defense. However, despite these obstacles, they’ve made it to the postseason, and Boone is adamant that this success is a testament to their resilience and potential.
Boone’s comments came before the Yankees’ pivotal series against the Blue Jays, which is poised to be a fierce battle for supremacy in the AL. While the Blue Jays have their own stars and a team brimming with talent, Boone knows the Yankees are more than capable of competing at the highest level.
“We don’t let outside voices affect us,” Boone continued. “What matters is how we perform on the field, not what people say about us. We’ve got a great group of players, and they’ve shown time and time again that they can step up when it matters most.”
Moving Forward with Confidence
The Yankees, with their eyes firmly set on another World Series title, are looking to prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with, especially in the postseason. With star players like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Gerrit Cole, the Yankees’ roster is packed with the firepower needed to succeed in October. Boone’s confidence in his players is backed by their proven track record, including their ability to rise to the occasion in past playoff appearances.
As the Yankees take the field against the Blue Jays, the pressure is on for both teams. The Blue Jays have long been a rival, and with their own postseason aspirations, they will be eager to push the Yankees to the limit. But with Boone’s leadership and a roster full of talent, the Yankees remain confident they will not just survive but thrive in the postseason.
“We know what we’re capable of,” Boone concluded. “We’re a really good team, and we’re ready to show it.”
As the postseason unfolds, the Yankees will look to prove not just to Martinez but to the entire baseball world that they belong among the elite. The journey to the 2025 World Series begins now, and with Aaron Boone at the helm, the Yankees are poised to fight until the very end.
NFL analyst says what Chiefs haters never wanted to hear this season
When the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Chargers in Week 1, the haters were out in full force. It revved up even more when K.C. lost to the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles to drop to 0-2. Suddenly, just like that, the dynasty was apparently dead.
Well, as the great Lee Corso would always say on College Game Day, "Not so fast, my friend". In the last two weeks, the Chiefs have won both of their games and are back to .500, which is the haters' worst nightmare.
CBS Sports analyst Joe Musso made Chiefs haters even angrier with his latest comments. Musso asked his co-host what's the most important measurement in a dynasty and the co-host replied, "Super Bowls and appearances." That's when Musso went on his pro-Chiefs rant.
"Stop asking if the dynasty is dead in the midst of the season. I want to stand on this desk right and scream it, not as a Chiefs fan but as a lover of this game. [The Chiefs] continue to find ways to develop in-season. Until they hand one or two more trophies to someone else, stop asking if the dynasty is dead 'cause we're still livin' in it. We're still watchin' it."
Chiefs dynasty is far from over and haters won't like that truthbomb
Chiefs fans knew all along that this was going to be how things went. The schedule to start the year was beyond brutal with games against a division rival and the reigning Super Bowl champions in their first two games. The Ravens game was supposed to be a tougher challenge than what it was but the Chiefs still have tough games against the Jaguars, Lions, and Commanders coming up in the next few weeks.
People frequently point to the Patriots and how they'd use the month of September to figure out what their identity was going to be that year. It feels like the Chiefs used September in a similar fashion, plus their offense is only going to get better as they continue to get key players back (Rashee Rice in Week 7, for instance).
The haters were quick to bury the Chiefs but Musso is right. Until other teams prevent the Chiefs from being handed the Lombardi Trophy, the dynasty is far from over. Sorry, haters.
