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Amed Rosario reveals that he first met Robinson Cano when he was a teenager

Sometimes dreams do come true -- like when you get that Official Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun you always wanted. Amed Rosario's Christmas wish took a little longer. 
On Thursday, Rosario shared a photo with his new Mets teammate, Robinson Cano. But this photo wasn't snapped at a recent Mets event. Rather, it was when Rosario was a teenager in the Dominican Republic:

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Rosario had actually tracked down Cano that day in order to meet the star. 
"It was a great experience being so young and being around a superstar baseball player,'' said Rosario to the New York Post. "I never expected to play with him, but baseball is very small. Now that Cano is here, I'm happy."
Watch out, Jean Segura. Looks like you have some competition for your best friend

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