The San Diego Padres and team member Wil Myers parted company after eight years. Wil, a classy guy, is now playing for the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central Division.
As a parting gesture, Wil took out an ad in the San Diego Union-Tribune:
TO THE PADRES, THEIR FANS AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO:
“Thanks for welcoming me into your home the past eight years. It has been an amazing ride, and there are so many people to thank—in uniform, in the organization and in the community.
I was honored to represent you as an All Star at Petco Park. That was a pinnacle moment for me and my family. And none of us will ever forget the thrills of October 2022. I have a bar tab to prove it.
The ovation you guys gave me to finish out the regular season is truly something I’ll forever be grateful for.
The Padres are a first-class franchise and have become one of the best in Major League baseball thanks to Peter Seidler. It was rewarding to see the organization transform during my time on the team thanks to Peter, AJ Preller and the front office.
I made some lasting friendships with teammates and people in the organization. We will never forget our time in San Diego and will always cherish that.
The weather, the golf, Coronado, the California burritos/tacos, there are many things I’ll need to come back for. I’ll be looking forward to seeing you in May!
Forever grateful, Wil #5
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| So long shots at a San Diego saloon near Petco Park. Wil picked up the tab as another farewell gesture to the fans of San Diego |
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