Tto announce the arrival of the veteran Nelson Cruz of the Minnesota Twins to Tampa Bay Rays, the expectation increased to see if he was capable of being in one of the best teams in MLB.
That is why all eyes were on the game between Tampa Bay and the Cleveland Indians, But, the Dominican surprised locals and strangers with a great participation in his debut.
This then, Cruz hit a solo home run, thus scoring his first hit and obviously his first home run with the Florida team.
Also, the player stated that it is part of the business to do deals like these in which Minnesota left to get to Tampa Bay and even spoke highly of the Twins fans.
“It is not a surprise, because the rumors were there, but I definitely don’t think that one as a player prepares for this kind of news, even understanding that it is part of the business, “stated Cruz.
“I am very grateful to the organization of the Twins, the fans and the treatment they have given me. during these years. It’s a first-class organization, “concluded the new Tampa Bay player.