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Houston Astros Social Media Reacts to Gurriel's Departure

Houston Astros fan favorite Yuli Gurriel signed with the Miami Marlins. Here is how the fanbase responded on social media.
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Houston Astros Social Media Reacts to Gurriel's Departure
Houston Astros Social Media Reacts to Gurriel's Departure

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Baseball is a tough sport to follow sometimes. Lots of players come, even more go, and sometimes they stick around only for a few months, or even days. Losing some is tough, some you may not even know left, and then there is Yuli Gurriel for Houston Astros fans.

Gurriel become an instant fan favorite with his signature hair style, his tenacious play, his clubhouse presence, and the fact he was there for both World Series runs. 

On Thursday, Gurriel signed with the Miami Marlins. It was a tough blow to the Houston fanbase as they held their breath hoping for a reunion all winter. Instead, the team pivoted to first baseman Jose Abreu, almost sealing Gurriel's fate of no return.

Astros fans have seen a lot of players depart in recent years, but Gurriel's departure from Houston seems to have hurt the most.

Astros social media is awash in reactions to his departure. Here are some of the ones that stood out. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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