The Juan Soto saga has sparked heated reactions in New York, particularly among Yankees fans, following his trade from the Bronx to the Mets. Many fans have resorted to burning Soto’s jersey, a common act of frustration when a player departs under controversial circumstances. However, one Yankee fan on X (formerly Twitter) took a different approach by asking the public what he should do with his Soto jersey.
In an unexpected twist, former Yankees and Red Sox icon Roger Clemens responded to the fan’s query, offering a humorous suggestion. Clemens, who famously wore the number 22 during his time with the Yankees, pointed out that the jersey could be repurposed to represent other notable players who wore the same number. He humorously tweeted, “Looks like a good jersey to me!” Clemens further joked that it could symbolize the tradition of Yankee pinstripes, where the club’s identity often takes precedence over individual players.
Clemens also shared a lighthearted nod to the fact that Yankee jerseys don’t typically display players’ names, adding that #22 has been worn by several other prominent players in recent years, including Harrison Bader, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Robinson Cano. He noted that the number was also worn by himself during his controversial move from the Red Sox to the Yankees, after #21 was retired for Paul O’Neill.
Meanwhile, Red Sox legend David Ortiz took the opportunity to poke fun at the Yankees after Soto’s move. On Soto’s Instagram reel, where he celebrated joining the Mets, Ortiz commented, “The… Yankees lose,” a playful twist on the iconic catchphrase of Yankees announcer John Sterling. Ortiz has continued this humorous chant to taunt the Yankees, often joking with former Yankee greats like Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, who have laughed off his playful jabs at their expense.
