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Didi Gregorius is the new Yankees' shortstop.

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The Twitter account handle seems like a bit of a joke. On the platform, new Yankees shortstop Gregorius goes by "Sir."

So is it a self-enforced honorific or something more? According to Gregorius, the title is earned.

He was part of the Netherlands team that won the 2011 IBAF Baseball World Cup. In return for winning the title, Gregorius says, the players on the team were each knighted in Curaçao instead of given money as a reward.

So now, Gregorius goes by "Sir Didi Gregorius" on Twitter. Because, why not? He is one.

"Some people actually go, they call me Sir Didi and everything," he said. "But I don't really mind if you call me Didi. It doesn't really matter."

I Want to thank the diamondbacks for the opportunity they gave me to be part of the team ... New chapter with the Yankees — Sir Didi Gregorius (@DidiG18) December 6, 2014

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