With the news that Nick Markakis has accepted a four-year deal from the Atlanta Braves, it’s no surprise that much of Birdland is burning. Fans are very emotional, upset, and some are downright indignant. While some of the more rational fans are trying to talk them off their ledges, the pain of losing a player like Nick is very understandable. In addition to the fans, though, what’s notable is how Markakis’ former teammates are reacting.
Those who have social media went that route…
U don't want my opinion!!!!!!!!
— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) December 3, 2014
Say it ain't so….
— Zach Britton (@zbritton) December 4, 2014
(side note: How great is Zach’s avatar?)
While others issued their words through the press.
Hardy: "We're all going to miss him. Everyone is going to miss him. He's kind of been the face of the #orioles for the last 9 years."
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) December 4, 2014
Hardy: "Nick put his heart & soul into everything. He played 162 games every year and did what he could. So yeah, the team's gonna miss him"
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) December 4, 2014
Again, it’s no shock that these guys are sad to see Nick go. By all accounts he’s always been a wonderful teammate and a good guy in the locker room.
