Jacoby Ellsbury showed Robinson Cano how to properly leave an organization on Friday.
The newly signed Yankees outfielder began a new chapter in his career in The Bronx with a press conference Friday, but at the same time he didn’t forget his seven years in Boston with the Red Sox.
Ellsbury took out a full-page ad in the Boston Globe to thank Red Sox fans for the memories they shared in his seven seasons in Beantown — quite the contrast to Cano who played the “no respect” card during his press conference in Seattle on Thursday upon signing a 10-year, $240 million contract with the Mariners. Clearly, $175 million — the last offer the Yankees gave Cano — doesn’t mean as much as it used to.
The most Cano did after nine years in The Bronx was thank Yankees fans with a tweet.
Ellsbury is seen hoisting the World Series trophy in the ad and it is addressed to “Red Sox Nation.”
“Two World Championships and seven years of great memories,” the ad reads. “To the fans of New England, teammates and the many friendships made. Thank you!”
After winning a second World Series title with Boston, Ellsbury agreed to a seven-year, $153 million deal with the rival Yankees last week. It includes a $21 million team option for 2021 season, in addition to a $5 million buyout.
The 30-year-old Ellsbury led the majors with 52 stolen bases despite being plagued late in the season by a broken right foot. The left-handed hitting leadoff man batted .298 with nine homers and 53 RBIs.