]which he did 15 years ago after winning the World Series. The legend celebrated joyfully, putting his arms in the air, reliving the moment flushed with the memory of the iconic event. FANS STEEPED IN NOSTALGIA WITNESSING ALEX RODRIGUEZ, BIG PAPI & DEREK JETER As the fans were waiting for the most anticipated clash in MLB, sports commentator Kevin Burkhadt’s social media post, raised the fan’s joy to another level. Derek Jeter, A-Rod, Big Papi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ortiz], and a few others were seen in the post, chilling out just before the match. “Hanging with a bunch of legends!!! Could it get any better?” wrote a fan, clearly stating it was the ultimate meetup every MLB fan desired. 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Setting the Bronx stadium on fire, Alex Rodriguez, along with Derek Jeter and David Ortiz (Big Papi), visited the Yankees stadium in a reunion every MLB fan desires. The trio share the images of their sojourn, taking the internet by storm. Between the battle of the Dodgers vs Yankees, it seems, most fans came to watch the legendary trio. Hyping fan’s expectations just before the match, A-Rod’s recent conversation at “The Michael Kay Show” was all that was needed.

On TMKESPN, A-Rod said, “I’ll be there tomorrow. And I hear that me, Jeter, and Big Papi, and maybe even Kevin Burkhardt, we’re taking BP around 1 o’clock field,” Though, on match day, they were seen sitting at the stadium stands cheering for their respective teams. 

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However, to add a spark to the stadium’s dullness, A-Rod even recreated his iconic celebration, which he did 15 years ago after winning the World Series. The legend celebrated joyfully, putting his arms in the air, reliving the moment flushed with the memory of the iconic event.

Fans steeped in nostalgia witnessing Alex Rodriguez, Big Papi & Derek Jeter

As the fans were waiting for the most anticipated clash in MLB, sports commentator Kevin Burkhadt’s social media post, raised the fan’s joy to another level. Derek Jeter, A-Rod, Big Papi, and a few others were seen in the post, chilling out just before the match. 

“Hanging with a bunch of legends!!! Could it get any better?” wrote a fan, clearly stating it was the ultimate meetup every MLB fan desired. More witty comments followed for the legends with another fan saying,” Derek arod and papi have history in yankee stadium,” showing a kind gesture towards the trio, who gave plenty of memorable moments for the fans at the stadium. 

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“Have a great show, gentlemen!” wrote another fan, hoping that they enjoy every moment inside the stadium. According to a fan, a frame in which Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter are present together is clearly a sight one doesn’t get to see often. Rare arod and jeter sighting,” the fan remarked

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“Imagine seeing this in ’04,” a fan said, highlighting the enduring impact these legends have even reunited years after the 2004 championship. Ultimately, a meetup every fan wished for, A-Rod, Jeter, and Big-Papi gave it all to their fans. The trio’s contribution to the Yankees is and will be part of the conversation for a long time.

Even if it’s Alex Rodriguez winning the World Series for the Yankees in 2009, Jeter’s MVP crown in 2000, or Big Papi’s ten all-star game selections, fans are grateful for each of them. In the end, as the reunion of the legends ends, curious fans are hopeful that they continue their meetups and recreate memories the fans can remember for a lifetime.