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It’s been months since MLB Derek Jeter shifted to his new role. Given that he is one of the legendary names, all eyes were on him after he became a broadcaster on a FOX studio. But it was not a promising start for the 2009 champion, as his fellow panelist and former rival David Ortiz brought the on-field rivalry to the studio with the worst gift. It put the former Yankees captain in a difficult position, but it seems Jeter has an answer to that.

Jeter had done well in his role, bringing some insights. The same was visible in his backing of the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves, defeating the popular perception. Not only this, he won over Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz, who struggled with his extra duty in the studio, balancing the defeat from the past. As it involved two superstars, the entire incident gave a lot for fans to react to.

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It has become an engaging contest since Derek Jeter joined the Fox Crew as an MLB analyst. The reason behind this is the presence of his former teammate Alex Rodriguez?and former rival?David Ortiz on the same team. Given that the three have shared great bonding off the field and a fierce rivalry on the field, their interaction brings some enjoyable aspects. It also involves the incident of Ortiz gifting Jeter a Red Sox jersey, knowing he hates it.

Though it’s been months since that happened, the cycle seems to have continued. Derek Jeter had fun with his fellow analyst during the division series show. It happened after David Ortiz tried to perform the role of meteorologist from the Dominican Republic but struggled. The conserved Jeter could not handle it and advised,” Just sit down, man.”?

This brought laughs from everyone, including Alex Rodriguez, who is well aware of all such shenanigans, being an old fellow. It also received applause from the fans, who were happy to see the former champion rivals share a stage again after years.

Fans Enjoy as Rivals Share an Interesting Chemistry

Derek Jeter has come under the stills of camera after an absence of almost a decade. This is because everyone wants to have eyes on him, and with Ortiz and Rodriguez joining him, their interest heightened even further.

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It is because of the interesting rivalry between the two and when the baseball community witnessed the same. They reacted similarly and shared their thoughts on the following reactions.

A fan loved the chemistry.

Another shared that it’s a meeting between the rivals

One termed it an embarrassment

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A fan termed it a win for Captain

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Fans had another moment of joy. They loved it and would love more glimpses of it. What are your thoughts on it? Please share your reactions on the same!

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