Watch: Fan gets Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected in first inning

The camera remained on Boone while the broadcasters discussed the fiery warning, showing him give a thumbs up in acknowledgment and standing quietly when the microphones picked up Wendlestedt tossing the Yankee skipper. 

As Boone tried to defend himself, with bench coach Brad Asmus next to him indicating that whatever was said came from the stands above the Yankee dug out, Wendelstedt's response made matters worse. 

"I don't care who said it, you're gone."

This kicked off another of Boone's trademark rants at the entire umpire crew, one that forced YES to mute their field mics.

"Bull----! What do you mean you don't care??" Boone argued.

"I did not say a word! I did not say anything Hunter!"

Later, the YES broadcast showed footage of the fan above the Yankees dugout that led to the controversy. 

For fans who want more accountability for umpires when they make mistakes, this could become a persuasive point. While the fan may have said something inappropriate or over the line (the broadcast didn't pick up what he said), it was clear that Boone was following Wendelstedt's orders. 

On the surface it is another example of an umpire with an ego making a decision that makes an impact on the rest of the game. It's one thing when the offending manager has actually said something to the umpire after being told to stop. But in this instance Boone clearly followed Wendelstedt's instructions, and a quick review of the video could have cleared up the confusion. 

MLB needs to find a way to keep this kind of ejection from happening again.