A Mets pitcher brutally disparages Yankees supporters

The Mets’ free agency acquisition is rapidly winning over fans.

The goal of the New York Mets’ Amazin’ Day celebration is to thank the supporters and generate enthusiasm for the 2025 Major League Baseball season. On Saturday afternoon, A.J. Minter discovered a method to accomplish both of those goals.

Despite only agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal with the organization, the left-handed bullpen pitcher is already familiar with Queens. Minter took aim directly at New York Yankees supporters while taking part in one of Saturday’s sessions.

According to SNY, the 2021 World Series champion said, “You can tell Mets fans are truly baseball fans.” Unlike the opposite side of town, they receive baseball. These are the real ardent supporters. They will stick with you through thick and thin. I’ve faced you all throughout my career, and each time you delivered, you never let me down. Thus, {I} am eager to pitch for you all right now.

I’m excited for A.J. Minter to join the Mets.
According to StatMuse, Minter made 46 appearances versus the Mets during his time with the Atlanta Braves, several of which took place at Citi Field. He is therefore somewhat credible in assessing the support base of his new squad. But he can’t talk about Yankee Stadium with such authority. If and when the southpaw hits the mound in this season’s Subway Series, the Bronx will keep his comments in mind.

Since Juan Soto switched pinstripes in December, the two New York fan bases have been hurling insults at one another. The gamers can be prepared to partake in the enjoyment. Miner is rapidly integrating into the community and establishing a relationship with the Flushing ardent supporters. However, he will ideally make his most impact in the bullpen.

Carlos Mendoza, a nominee for Manager of the Year, had a respectable bullpen unit that finished in the top half of the NL, but Minter could be able to serve as an essential link to closer Edwin Diaz. In 34.1 innings pitched in 2024, the 31-year-old Texas native produced a 2.62 ERA, 35 strikeouts, and a pitiful.198 batting average against.

The Mets are making a significant financial investment in the hopes that A.J. Minter would provide stability in the final innings. He is making every effort to immediately begin earning his contract. One has to wonder whether Minter’s agreement includes a “mock Yankees fans” incentive given his desire to make fun of other fans.

As the year goes on, expect this story to intensify. The first meeting between the New York teams takes place in Yankee Stadium during a three-game series in May.