Christian Vázquez loved playing for the Red Sox as much as they loved having him play for the organization. And it’s clear how much Boston meant to the catcher in his latest Instagram post. Vázquez was traded to the Astros on Monday briefly before the Red Sox kicked off their series against Houston at Minute Maid Park. It was an emotional scene before and after Boston’s 3-2 win, with chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom acknowledging how tough it will be on the team without Vázquez and manager Alex Cora expressing those sentiments, as well. Vázquez, who had been with the Red Sox since 2008, on Tuesday shared a heartfelt Instagram post thanking the team and its fans for all of the support over the years. Read his message below: 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.…
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Christian Vázquez Posts Heartfelt Instagram To Red Sox After Trade – NESN
