With Yoenis Cespedes returning to the New York Mets next season, it appears he may have a high-profile lunch date on the horizon with comedian Jerry Seinfield.
Dear @ynscspds,
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) January 24, 2016
Once again you have thrilled all of Met Land!
We are so excited that you chose us.
We love watching you play.
Talk soon..
Let’s talk over a cuban sandwich Jerry https://t.co/9LZbJJTMcH
— Yoenis Cespedes (@ynscspds) February 4, 2016
The original exchange began in August when Cespedes was taking Queens by storm following his acquisition at the non-waiver trade deadline.
Dear @ynscspds,
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) August 6, 2015
You are a great baseball player.
I love watching you!
Do Cubans really like those Cuban sandwiches?
I love them!
Go #mets
thanks and yes! Lets eat one sometime https://t.co/KAQRTPv1ti
— Yoenis Cespedes (@ynscspds) August 10, 2015
Cespedes said earlier this week he returned to Queens to finish what he started. Apparently he meant more than just on the field.