LOOK: Twitter reacts to Derek Jeter's No. 2 retirement ceremony with Yankees

The Yankees retired Derek Jeter's No. 2 on Sunday, and Twitter had a lot to say about it

By Mike Axisa

May 14, 2017 at 11:07 pm ET • 1 min read

NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter has officially been immortalized in Monument Park. The Yankees retired Jeter's No. 2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium and also dedicated a Monument Park plaque in his honor. It was only a matter of "when" they would retire his number. Not "if."

The ceremony itself was touching and featured plenty of Jeter's closest friends and family. Many of those who weren't in attendance shared their thoughts on Twitter. Here's a roundup:

Thank you for everything you've done on and off the field. You are a true inspiration. You helped change the game. This is for you, No. 2. pic.twitter.com/7PpXljNCBU
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) May 14, 2017

Not just a teammate. Not just a friend. You are family. To me, to the Yankees organization, to all of the game of baseball. Thank you, No. 2 pic.twitter.com/vHfqNrDZJy
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) May 14, 2017

Congratulations #DerekJeter on the retirement of 2. Derek is a great credit to our national pastime!
— Larry King (@kingsthings) May 14, 2017

In my lifetime my Mt Rushmore in the @Yankees pinstripes / Joe D / Yogi / Mickey & #2 DEREK JETER @MikeVacc @RealMichaelKay
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 14, 2017

Biggest take away from playing with DJ was after we lost gm 1 of '09 WS he seemed like he could not care less. Everyone relaxed. True winner
— Phil Hughes (@PJHughes45) May 15, 2017

Derek was the best leader I could've asked for and taught me so much about the game of baseball. Huge congrats. #re2pect #JeterNight pic.twitter.com/jgSwDy9oEg
— David Robertson (@DRob30) May 14, 2017

Pretty good Family pic. Great leader, teammate and loved the big stage. #JeterNight #Yankees pic.twitter.com/w3mM0I65if
— Jerry Hairston, Jr. (@TheRealJHair) May 15, 2017

I made my Major League Debut on Sept. 10, 2011 for the New York Yankees in Anaheim against the Angels. First batter I faced hit an infield pop up and Derek Jeter nestled under it and made the catch to end the inning. As I walked into the dugout and sat down, he came in and sat down right next to me, put the baseball in my glove and said "Welcome to the big leagues G. This is the same game you've played your whole life, just with a few more people in the stands. You deserve to be here so just keep doing everything that you have been to get here." Those words have always stuck with me and right then there was no one in the game I respected more than Derek Jeter. He took the time to say a few encouraging words to me when an icon in his position most definitely didn't have to. A lot has happened to me and my career since then, and I'm grateful for all of it; but that short moment is something I will always appreciate and will never forget. #ThanksCap #RE2PECT

A post shared by George Kontos (@g_kontos) on May 14, 2017 at 6:46pm PDT

If the Yankees retire anymore numbers they are going to have to use decimals on the back of their jerseys
— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson3737) May 14, 2017

Now that Jeter has his place in Monument Park, the next stop is Cooperstown. He'll be eligible for the Hall of Fame in three years.