Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline saw some major movement around the sport, and the Red Sox were among the more active teams. While they didn’t truly plant their flag in the ground as a buyer or seller, they did ship out one major piece: catcher Christian Vázquez.
Vázquez was dealt to the Astros as the two teams face off in Houston, making for a particularly awkward situation for the 31-year-old. On Tuesday, after the news became official, he posted his thoughts to Instagram, looking back on his time with the Red Sox, the only team he has played for thus far in his MLB career. He used an image of his 2018 World Series ring to lead off the photo gallery he included.
“My extended family. There are a lot of mixed feelings as I am writing this,” Vázquez said. “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.”
