Giancarlo Stanton could not have gotten out of Miami soon enough.
The slugger said goodbye to the team and fan base in an Instagram post on Monday afternoon after the deal sending him to the Yankees became official. The caption starts off pretty boilerplate before Stanton begins venting over some of the rough times he experienced with the Marlins.
“Thank you to the Marlins Organization & the amazing city of Miami! The city that adopted me at 17 with open arms. I’ve loved this place over the years and it will always be special to me,” Stanton, who will be introduced by the Yankees later on Monday, wrote. “I appreciate All my teammates & coaching Staff that battled day in and day out I feel for u fans, you’ve stuck with me as we’ve shared some roller coaster years. I’ve always tried to be as professional as possible during the unprofessional , circus times there!
“Regardless of the Ups&downs, I’ve grown n learned a lot as a Person/Player. So for that I give thanks, I hope there are better days in Miami . The city & the people are too great not to be! Stay positive & much love ! ————————————— As for NEW YORK CITY !!! I am officially a YANKEE🔥🔥”
The Marlins have long been criticized for shoddy ownership under Jeffrey Loria, and things have not improved since Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman purchased the team. Jeter has been criticized for firing beloved team ambassadors and trying to hire them back at a low-ball rate, letting go of a scout who is suffering from cancer and for a lack of communication with Stanton since he took over the team.
The Marlins drafted Stanton, a California native, in 2007, and he quickly rose through the organization to become the power-hitting face of the franchise in 2010. Stanton signed a 13-year, $325 million deal with the team in 2014.


