Christian Vazquez thanks Red Sox fans in heartfelt message: 'I will hear your cheers in my heart forever'

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Christian Vazquez posted a heartfelt tribute on social media to his former team after the Boston Red Sox traded him to the Houston Astros ahead of the deadline earlier this week.

In an unusual fashion, the Red Sox catcher only had to go through the clubhouse to reach his new team. Houston and Boston were scheduled to play that night.

Vazquez posted a touching note on Instagram, recalling his time in Boston and their run to a World Series championship in 2018.

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Houston Astros' Christian Vazquez walks toward the dugout before a game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Houston. Vazquez was traded from the Red Sox to the Astros on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

"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," he wrote.

"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