Phillies legend Jayson Werth gets surprising response from Mets icon after bold statement

Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets fans share a heated rivalry, and this time, it crossed state lines. Phillies legend Jayson Werth sparked controversy with a bold statement about Mets supporters, drawing a swift response from a franchise icon on social media as Werth’s comments quickly went viral.

The 2008 World Series champion, known for his outspoken personality, has never been shy about expressing his opinions on league rivals. As a proud representative of Philadelphia, Werth has often criticized opposing teams, but this time, many Mets fans believe he went too far.

During an appearance on the BSBLR Show, Werth made his stance clear: “If you live in New York, you have a choice. You have an obvious choice. You can either be a fan of one of the most storied franchises, one of the greatest franchises in sports history… or the Mets. I have no respect for people who pick the Mets,” Werth said.

Werth’s remarks highlighted his ongoing disdain for the Mets and their fan base, emphasizing his belief about what it means to choose allegiance to a baseball team in New York.

Mets legend responds to Phillies’ World Series champion

After a bold statement from Werth, Mets legend Bartolo Colon fired back on social media. His response wasn’t the most polished, but it reflected the same sentiment he shared during his appearance on the show: the challenges of being a Mets fan in New York.

Colon’s comments, filled with question marks and candid emotion, quickly went viral. The former pitcher, who enjoyed a standout MLB career from 1997 to 2018, made some of his most memorable contributions during his time with the Mets, even though he never captured a World Series title with the team.

Here is Colon’s response on his X account:

Werth’s impact with the Phillies

Jayson Werth played a pivotal role for the Philadelphia Phillies during his tenure from 2007 to 2010. Besides becoming a World Series champion in 2008, Werth had other things to look at. Here’s a closer look at his impact:

• 2008 World Series Champion: Key contributor to the Phillies’ championship run.
• All-Star Honors: Selected to the All-Star Game in 2009.
• Postseason Heroics: Holds franchise postseason records, including most career home runs (11) in playoff action.
• Offensive Production: Posted a .282 batting average with 95 home runs, 300 RBIs, and an .885 OPS over 543 games, while adding 60 stolen bases.
• Historic Game: Last Phillies player to hit three home runs in a single game (May 16, 2008, vs. the Blue Jays), tying a club record with eight RBIs in that performance.