Poor Derek: Fan gets rejection note on Jumbotron during Rays-Guardians ALCS game

Honesty might be the best policy, but an apparent rejection note addressed to one man was shared with more than 40,000 fans during Monday night’s American League Championship Game at Tropicana Field.Sports journalist Dexi Wexleman posted a photo on X of the Jumbotron above the right-field seats as the Rays were in the process of defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to win the third pennant in franchise history.Read more trending news A man named Derek was the subject of the message, according to Bleacher Report.“Derek, thank you for the tix,” read the message, which was posted as the Rays prepared to bat in the bottom of the third inning. “I’m sorry but I think we should stay just friends.”Nothing subtle about that rejection.Honesty isn't dead folks https://t.co/tLNp1t7ovh Dani Wexelman (@DaniWex) October 20, 2026 “Honesty isn’t dead folks,” Wexelman tweeted.The person who allegedly penned the note had the good taste not to reveal Derek’s last name. Reactions we