The New York Mets shuffled their rotation to have Johan Santanatake the mound on June 8 at Yankee Stadium for the opening game of their Subway Series tilt against the New York Yankees.
The Yankees haven't yet announced their starter for the game.
Santana threw a career-high 134 pitches on June 1 to earn the Mets' first no-hitter in franchise history, which made the two days of extra rest a necessary precaution.
Santana, who is coming off a missed season that included rehab from surgery on his left shoulder, reportedly didn't mind some extra rest, but he also didn't want to skip a start.
After all the decisions were finalized, Santana ultimately ends up pitching in the hostile territory of the Bronx, home of the New York Yankees.
When Santana takes the mound for the first time since notching a no-hitter, will New York Yankees fans show him some respect and give him a standing ovation?
It would be a classy gesture by Yankees fans, but I don't see it happening.
Since there is a designated hitter in American League ballparks, Santana won't come up to bat that game.
That means he would have to get cheered while walking out to the mound, and the applause likely wouldn't be as unanimous at that time since he's not batting.
New York Yankees fans appreciate great moments in New York sports history, but you have to earn their respect before they shower you with applause.
Earlier this season, Tim Tebow, quarterback of the New York Jets, was booed before he even took a snap in New York.
There will certainly be plenty of New York Mets fans on hand for the game who will give Santana the standing ovation he deserves.
However, New York Yankees fans are likely to stay in their seats and focus on the game at hand, not worrying about what Santana did for the Mets on June 1.
Will New York Yankees fans give Johan Santana a standing ovation? Let me know in the comments.
Eric Holden is a lifelong New York Mets fan. Follow him on Twitter @ericholden.
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