All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on Friday penned a correct farewell message to the Houston Astros group and its fan base.
Information broke on Wednesday that Bregman had agreed to an enormous deal to hitch the Boston Red Sox. Particulars on Bregman’s contract with the Red Sox can be found here.
Two days after Bregman’s determination to depart Houston went public, the 30-year-old took to Instagram to say goodbye to the place he known as residence for a decade.
“Pricey Houston,” Bregman wrote. “From the second I placed on an Astros uniform, I felt the love, the eagerness, and the power of this metropolis.
“Collectively, we turned champions — on and off the sector. Eight playoff appearances, seven ALCS appearances, 4 World Collection appearances, and two World Collection titles. … We’ve confronted adversity collectively, and that’s what makes this metropolis and this crew so particular. That energy is embedded within the coronary heart of each single one who is fortunate sufficient to name Houston residence.
“To the Astros Group — thanks for believing in me, for pushing me to be my greatest, and for giving me the chance to stay out my dream. To my teammates — you made on daily basis on the ballpark unforgettable, and I’ll at all times cherish the reminiscences we created collectively, each on and off the sector. We’re household. To the followers — thanks for each cheer, each chant, and each second of help. I’ll by no means take our time collectively with no consideration.
“Houston, from the underside of my coronary heart — thanks.”
