Christian Vázquez bids farewell to Red Sox: ‘I am forever grateful’
Monday was certainly an emotional day for Christian Vázquez. It was only natural that he needed some time to collect his thoughts.
Vázquez was traded from the Red Sox to the Astros shortly before Monday’s game between the two teams in Houston, bringing an end to the longtime catcher’s time with the only organization he’s ever known. After a hectic Monday, Vázquez posted a lengthy message to Instagram on Tuesday morning paying tribute to the franchise and its fans after a journey with them that lasted nearly a decade and a half.
Vázquez wrote:
“My extended family.
There are a lot of mixed feelings as I am writing this. It has been a 15 years that we have spent together. Starting back in 2008 when I was drafted by the Red Sox and I left home at 17. Going through the minors and finally making it to the big show in 2014, with all of you behind me. Then in 2015 getting Tommy John and healing from that. To 2018, the great season, when I and you became WORLD CHAMPIONS. Red Sox Nation has been with me all the way. You have seen me grow up as a person and as a player. I went through all the minor league teams, from the extended rookie season, Lowell Spinners, Greenville Drive, Salem Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, and the Pawtucket Red Sox, and I have so much to be grateful for. The coaches, clubhouse staff, trainers, and teammates who became my family during my time in all of the Red Sox teams, I am forever grateful, for you helped me when I was away from my family and I felt supported by you. It is true that Red Sox Nation is one of the best fan base in baseball and in the WORLD! Your energy at Fenway, and even on the road, cannot be replicated, and I will hear your cheers in my heart forever. I hope to one day come back to you again, even if I have a different uniform on my back. My family and I will always miss you. Boston will always have a place in my heart, and this is me leaving a piece of it with you. May God Bless all of you, Love you forever Red Sox Nation!
And to the Houston Astros, thank you for this opportunity! I look forward to playing for Astros Fans and taking it all the way! Let’s GO!
– Christian”
(@1990colo)
from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/TFLNzmD
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