Sandy Leon Thanks Boston With Heartfelt Instagram Post Following Trade

The Red Sox on Monday dealt catcher Sandy Leon to the Cleveland Indians, ending his five-year tenure in Boston. Leon... Read More »

The Red Sox on Monday dealt catcher Sandy Leon to the Cleveland Indians, ending his five-year tenure in Boston.

Leon hit .223 in 358 games with the Red Sox, winning a World Series with the club in 2018. Three days after the transaction was reported, the 30-year-old said his farewell on Instagram, thanking his now-former home.

His message read as follows:

Today, I thank God for everything he allowed me to live these past five years. They were filled with unimaginable joy for me and my family. I want to thank the (Red Sox) for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their organization. You were an extended family during that time. Thank you for being a part of my career. I will live in appreciation of the team. I also want to thank the Boston fans. You guys are the best! Thank you for every encouraging word during each game. Thank you for showing what true passion for a club is. Today, I am convinced that everything I learned and lived during my time with the (Red Sox) will be fundamental for whatever God has in store for me with the (Indians) Thank you Red Sox and Red Sox fans. Eternally grateful.

Check out the post:

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Hoy quiero darle gracias a Dios por todo lo que me ha permitido vivir en estos últimos 5 años, los cuales han sido llenos de cosas inimaginables para mi familia y para mi. Quiero darle gracias a los @redsox por haberme dado la oportunidad de ser parte de su organización. Fueron como una familia extendida. Les agradezco haber sido parte de mi carrera. Viviré agradecido de ustedes. También quiero dar gracias muy especiales a los fanáticos de Boston ¡SON LOS MEJORES! Gracias por cada palabra de aliento en cada partido. Gracias por mostrarme cómo se puede amar a un equipo. Hoy estoy convencido que todo lo aprendido y vivido en los @redsox será fundamental para lo que Dios me permita vivir en los próximos años con los @indians GRACIAS POR TODO @redsox GRACIAS REDSOX FANS. Eternamente agradecido. • • • Today, I thank God for everything he allowed me to live these past five years. They were filled with unimaginable joy for me and my family. I want to thank the @redsox for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their organization. You were an extended family during that time. Thank you for being a part of my career. I will live in appreciation of the team. I also want to thank the Boston fans. You guys are the best! Thank you for every encouraging word during each game. Thank you for showing what true passion for a club is. Today, I am convinced that everything I learned and lived during my time with the @redsox will be fundamental for whatever God has in store for me with the @indians Thank you Red Sox and Red Sox fans. Eternally grateful.

A post shared by Sandy Leon (@sandyleon41) on Dec 5, 2019 at 9:26am PST

Leon likely will serve as a backup to Indians catcher Roberto Perez.