Joe Girardi hadn't seen supportive comments from owner Hal Steinbrenner, but shouldered a good amount of the blame for the New York Yankees' early struggles.
"Because I didn't see them and talk to Hal, I don't really have any comment," Girardi said. "I always take full responsibility for what happens here -- good or bad. It's my job to get the best out of the players and right now, we're not performing to the level I think we're capable of."