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Yankees Twitter is in love with Didi Gregorius who is doing things Derek Jeter never did

By Rucker Haringey

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees his a single in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees his a single in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Didi Gregorius is on a tear for the Yankees and the fans are showing the love.

There may not be a better place in the world than New York when you are an athlete on top of your game. Yankees star Didi Gregorius is finding that out at the moment due to his stellar play.

The former Diamondbacks shortstop has found a real groove for the Yankees the season. He’s got his batting average all the way up to .364 after garnering two hits in his first two at bats against the Twins tonight. Gregorius’ home run in the third inning was particularly exciting for Yankees fans tuning in across the country.

You certainly wouldn’t have backed Gregorius to be the team’s most prolific slugger heading into the year. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez all entered the campaign with more fan fare. No one has played better than Gregorius to start the year for Aaron Boone’s team.

In fact, Gregorius is already setting some records.

Some fans might be getting a little ahead of themselves though. After all, the idea of awarding Gregorius the MVP in April seems a bit premature.

Other fans and news outlets are more concerned with how the shortstop compares to his peers around MLB.

As you might expect, a few Yankee fans are getting a bit carried away. We’re pretty sure that he hasn’t quite achieved Derek Jeter status in the Bronx yet.

The important thing is that no fans are going to make any life altering, permanent decisions about the player’s hot start.

The real important thing is that Gregorius is finally starting to receive the media attention he deserves. The Yankees star is proving people wrong all over social media.

Keep swinging a hot stick Didi and the Yankee universe will keep cheering you.

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