Manny Machado thanks Orioles fans: ‘You are forever in my heart!’
Manny Machado wrote a heartfelt thank you letter to his Baltimore Orioles fans, family and teammates that he posted on Friday, before his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Orioles-Dodgers trade that sent Machado to LA happened on Wednesday.
The four-time All-Star wrote Orioles fans "are forever in my heart," and to Buck Showalter and the coaching staff, he wrote, "I wouldn't be where I am today without all of you."
Here's the full message, signed off with "much love always":
To my Baltimore family,
I've spent the last few days trying to figure out how I would say goodbye but there wasn't an easy way to do it. I first joined this organization at the age of 17 and these past eight years have far exceeded anything I ever could've imagined. Throughout the ups and downs, you embraced me unconditionally and you took a kid from Miami and brought me up as one of your own. I've enjoyed my time here and you all have played a big part in that!! Thank you Birdland! You are forever in my heart!
To the Baltimore Orioles, it has truly been a blessing to put on that uniform every day. To the Angelos Family & Dan Duquette, thank you for making my dreams come true!!! To Buck and the coaching staff, thank you for your commitment and dedication to making me the best player and teammate I can possibly be…I wouldn't be where I am today without all of you.
To my teammates, we've shared some amazing times with lots of memories & friendships that I'll cherish forever. Schoopy, I love you bro and I know you will carry the torch!!! !
Much love always,
Manny #13
Read more about the Machado trade at Paste BN Sports.
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