New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently addressed comments made by Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Joe Kelly following the Yankees' defeat in the 2024 World Series. Boone acknowledged being 'a little bit' affected by Kelly's remarks during a press conference. 'The bottom line is, we didn't play as well as we could've. Obviously, especially had a tough inning in Game 5. So, that's the ultimate disappointment,' Boone stated.

Kelly, who played a pivotal role in the Dodgers' victory over the Yankees in five games, expressed his assessment of Boone's team during an appearance on the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast. He suggested that the Yankees were mismatched against the Dodgers and indicated they would rank lowly among other playoff teams, stating, 'If we had a playoff re-ranking, they might be ranked the eighth or ninth-best playoff team.' Kelly further emphasized that he would place teams like the Padres, Phillies, Mets, and Braves ahead of the Yankees in a hypothetical ranking.

Aaron Boone concluded his remarks by emphasizing the importance of focusing on their performance rather than external criticism. 'Try never to get too caught up into what other people are saying or doing, especially when it comes from certain places,' he said, illustrating his commitment to maintaining perspective in the face of criticism.