Marlins Man asks Jeter "do you know who I am" at town hall meeting

BarDown Staff

Marlins Man , Associated Press

For a guy that was known for being super low-key during his time in New York, Derek Jeter has had quite an interesting and turbulent first few weeks with the Marlins ownership group.

The Giancarlo Stanton trade immediately showed that the Marlins new ownership group intends to do a rebuild from the ground up, something that has baseball fans in Miami worried for their future. Tuesday, Marlins fans were given a chance to air their grievances to the ownership group, including Jeter, at a town hall meeting.

Out of all the exchanges between fans and management on the day, the most interesting interaction came from the franchise's most notable fan: Marlin's Man. Yes, that guy who you sometimes see sitting behind the plate at random games throughout the year wearing all Marlins gear, even if the Marlins aren't playing. We know you know who he is...but does Jeter?

Marlins Man now addressing Jeter. Asks Jeter, “do you know who I am.” Jeter says, “I’ve heard of you.”
— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 20, 2017

Marlins Man talks for 4 straight minutes and Jeter looks confused when he’s done and pauses and says...

“I’ll let you throw out the first pitch with a 10 year plan.” To lots of laughs and cheers 😂

Jeter adds, “I’m sure we’ll talk later.”
— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 20, 2017

That wasn't the only moment in which Jeter decided to flash his charisma, as the Yankees legend fired off another one-liner when a fan pondered why he hadn't heard back from him.

One fan angry about delinquent ushers at stadium tells Jeter: "I emailed you!"... Said Jeter: "You don't have my email address!"
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 19, 2017

It wasn't all fun and games, though, as fans who have stuck by the team through some pretty rough times were less than enthusiastic with the new ownership's decision to tear down and rebuild.

Fan tells Jeter it’s ironic that town hall meeting is being held behind Budweiser Bar in left field, because there won’t be a ball hit in the area by the home team next year. #marlins
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) December 20, 2017

Marlins fan now crying at podium asking why didn't add pitching and keep top offensive players. Jeter asks what pitchers could have signed?
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 20, 2017

Jeter telling the fan who was crying that he appreciates her passion. Says it wants it to happen and turnaround as soon as possible for her and all fans.
— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 20, 2017

The next few seasons will undoubtedly be tough for Marlins fans to watch, especially if the team continues to trade away their star players this offseason. But, to reach the same heights of the 2017 Houston Astros, sometimes you've got to suck like the 2014 Astros.

(H/T: FTW USA Today)