After being traded by KC Royals, Nicky Lopez shares a sweet farewell message
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The Major League Baseball trade deadline is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, but the Royals beat the rush by making a pair of deals over the previous two days.
Relief pitcher José Cuas was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, a little more than 24 hours after infielder Nicky Lopez was shipped to the Atlanta Braves.
Lopez, who was drafted by the Royals in the fifth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, made his big-league debut in 2019. He appeared in 519 career games with the Royals.
After the deal was announced, Lopez wrote a sweet farewell message that he shared on Twitter.
“I can’t take you enough for taking a chance on me in 2016,” Lopez wrote. “You allowed me to live my dream in 2019 and for that I am grateful. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for taking such great care of me and my family. We will always remember KC. With that said, I am blessed and humbled for the opportunity that lies ahead with Atlanta! Let’s go, Braves!”
Kansas City ️ pic.twitter.com/VMSYKlAbwE
— Nicky Lopez (@nick3lopez) July 31, 2023
Royals fans shared their own messages of support forLopez in response to what he had written.
Here is a sample of those responses from fans.
Thank you for your support of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City! We've so enjoyed working with you and loved seeing the impact you've made on local kids. Good luck in Atlanta from your friends at the Y!
— YMCA of Greater Kansas City (@KansasCityYMCA) July 31, 2023
Go crush it, dude!
— Jeremy Danner (@Jeremy_Danner) July 31, 2023
Go fulfill some more dreams Nicky! Can't wait to see you playing in a playoff game and the World Series?! Thank you for being part of Kansas City and Creighton!
— Kevin Daniel A Lonely Royals fan (@CatsJeepsSports) July 31, 2023
KC misses you already but glad you get to go to a contender! Don't forget us Royals Fans.
— Jeremy (Buster) Stonum (@ENGBuster) July 31, 2023
Best wishes to you in Atlanta! We ️ you too! I know I will continue to follow your career!
— ️Sean (@baseballjunky71) July 31, 2023
Thanks for all your contributions to the Royals, very excited to see you play in the postseason!
— Austin Earl (@austinearl13) July 31, 2023
Thank YOU! We will miss you in KC but will be cheering for you in the playoffs!
— KB Schaeffer (@kbshawkeye) July 31, 2023
So very, very sad to see you go Nicky! Here’s to great things ahead in your career!
— Helen Ransom (@TheHelenRansom) July 31, 2023
Good luck in Atlanta. You'll always be a little bit Royal though. Remember that wherever you go.
— Loretta Sue Ross (@lorettasueross) August 1, 2023
I’m so sad to see you go, you were my favorite! I’m gonna miss you but will keep rooting for you. Thank you for all your contributions to KC and best of luck in Atlanta, I hope you get a ring this year!
— Amanda (@joeyloganofan2) July 31, 2023
KC will miss you, but I’ll be a fan of yours forever!
— Travis (@whoa_bro15) July 31, 2023
Get a ring! We will be watching!
— Kelley (@StumphKelley) July 31, 2023
