"That hug is faker than A-Rod's teeth" - MLB fans react to Derek Jeter's awkward hug with Alex Rodriguez

The rivalry between Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez is no secret. The two have had a fractured relationship for years, stemming from a 2001 interview in which Rodriguez made comments about the New York Yankees shortstop that Jeter found untoward.There was also the issue of Jeter refusing to move out of shortstop when the Yankees added Rodriguez, who was a far better defender at that position. Despite their success together, the two have a tenuous relationship at best.They reunited last night in Philadelphia for the World Series, which is where the pair won their only ring together back in 2009. To see them friendly and amicable, even with hated Boston Red Sox rival David Ortiz as well, was a sight for sore eyes.As Jared Carrabis pointed out, it proves that anything is possible.Jared Carrabis@Jared_CarrabisWorld peace is possible.6723360World peace is possible. https://t.co/8IevCNcD7PBaseball fans, whether they're Yankees, Red Sox or of other teams, were surprised to see this combination, though these are professionals who can at least set aside their personal disdain for one evening.Rebeca@becca_bean28@Jared_Carrabis Yeah, no. That hug is faker, than ARod’s teeth!17@Jared_Carrabis Yeah, no. That hug is faker, than ARod’s teeth!Rick Gauthier@thegauthfather@Jared_Carrabis Yeah, I don’t get the feeling that Derek and Alex text each other often and fondly3@Jared_Carrabis Yeah, I don’t get the feeling that Derek and Alex text each other often and fondlyThe Lord@Blue79364270@Jared_Carrabis A-Rod was so much better than Jeter and it’s not even close38@Jared_Carrabis A-Rod was so much better than Jeter and it’s not even closeChris@chall77@Jared_Carrabis Two of these guys are Hall of Famers. The other was suspended over a full season for failing multiple tests for a drug cheat.@Jared_Carrabis Two of these guys are Hall of Famers. The other was suspended over a full season for failing multiple tests for a drug cheat.Johnny Giunta@JohnnyGiuntaa@Jared_Carrabis Uncensored version4287@Jared_Carrabis Uncensored version https://t.co/QkY1LQCwEHJMo@xoxoxojmo@grouchmouth @Jared_Carrabis Jeter hates ARod.6@grouchmouth @Jared_Carrabis Jeter hates ARod.Joe Aurit@TsoSavaman@Jared_Carrabis Yeah, notice how they had A-Rod slide to his right to accommodate Jeter.1@Jared_Carrabis Yeah, notice how they had A-Rod slide to his right to accommodate Jeter.LarryBird’sMullet@LarryBirdsMull1@Jared_Carrabis The two randos hugging are annoying, I’m trying to focus on Papi and his awesome purple suit.17@Jared_Carrabis The two randos hugging are annoying, I’m trying to focus on Papi and his awesome purple suit.greeze monger@thebigdipsterr@Jared_Carrabis I’ll believe it when I see Griffey Junior shake Aroids hand.4@Jared_Carrabis I’ll believe it when I see Griffey Junior shake Aroids hand.gormanintheoutfield@gormanintheout1@Jared_Carrabis Definitely forced he hates Arod4@Jared_Carrabis Definitely forced he hates ArodTeam617@617BostonTeams@Jared_Carrabis The best Yankee shortstop in my lifetime.... and Derek Jeter.12@Jared_Carrabis The best Yankee shortstop in my lifetime.... and Derek Jeter.Despite their differences, they made a great team on the broadcast last night, bringing the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros game to baseball fans everywhere.Why does Derek Jeter dislike Alex Rodriguez?As mentioned, despite their on-field success, the two Yankees stars do not have a great relationship. Much of it began when the Yankees traded for Rodriguez and he was forced to move from his natural position despite being a significantly better defender than Jeter.Jeter is widely considered one of the most detrimental defenders of all time with a stunning -165 defensive runs saved. That doesn't include the years before they tracked the stat.New York Yankees v Boston Red SoxHowever, the shortstop's disdain comes from comments made by Rodriguez in 2001, when he said, according to Sporting News:&quot;He’s reserved, quiet. Jeter’s been blessed with great talent around him. So he’s never had to lead. He doesn’t have to, he can just go and play and have fun, and hit second. I mean, you know, hitting second is totally different than hitting third or fourth in a lineup because you go into New York trying to stop Bernie [Williams] and [Paul] O’Neill and everybody. You never say, ‘Don’t let Derek beat you.’ That’s never your concern.&quot;The Hall of Famer admitted he was bothered by those comments and didn't consider Rodriguez a true friend:&quot;As a friend, I’m loyal. I just looked at it as, ‘I wouldn’t have done it.’&quot;Since then, the two have been at odds.

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