BOSTON – The Purple Sox-Yankees rivalry is historic, however a brand new billboard that includes New York legend Derek Jeter has Sox followers shaking their heads.
The well-known shortstop stares down at followers from behind the Inexperienced Monster to advertise a seven-part ESPN documentary referred to as “The Captain,” which focuses on the five-time world champ’s profession.
And Purple Sox followers have a lot to say about it.
“He is obtained a terrific profession, nice legacy in New York, however has no place in Boston. That is all I’ve obtained to say about that,” mentioned one Purple Sox fan.
“I am not a giant fan of Derek Jeter. I hate his guts a lot,” mentioned one other fan.
Some followers, nonetheless, are prepared to chop Jeter some slack.
“In all probability get another Yankee during the last 40 years and I would not prefer it, however Derek Jeter is type of an aesthetic man,” admitted one fan.
Jeter performed his final sport at Fenway Park in 2014, however some followers say it looks like sandpaper scraping their pores and skin as they strategy the ballpark.
“I believe he does not should be in Boston,” mentioned a fan. “Perhaps in New York however not right here.”
