What they’re saying: McCutchen, Giants and Pirates react to trade

For nine seasons, Andrew McCutchen was the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates. But now, he's headed to a star-studded Giants roster.

Here's how McCutchen, his former Pirates teammates and his new Giants teammates reacted to news of the big trade on Monday.

Pittsburgh.My Home.My Fans.My City. The placed that raised me and helped mold me into the man I am today. You will 4ever be in my heart.A tip of the cap to all who have been on this journey with me. With Love and respect,
Cutch pic.twitter.com/QB0n9vuBuZ
— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) January 15, 2018

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Now...I’m a Giant!💪🏾Ive always enjoyed watching the success of the @SFGiants and I look foward to being apart of more this season. Can’t wait to meet my new teammates and fans. This is just the beginning...
— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) January 15, 2018

Eager to chase birds with you in the outfield. Welcome to the @SFGiants , @TheCUTCH22 pic.twitter.com/r0tqawDgo0
— Hunter Pence (@hunterpence) January 15, 2018

at 26 MPH @TheCutch22 can get from PNC Park to AT&T Park in exactly 98 hours, 48 minutes. Welcome to the @SFGiants! https://t.co/UnWUwVJfsp
— Mark Melancon (@Mark_Melancon_) January 15, 2018

@TheCUTCH22 Good Luck in the Bay Cutch! If there’s one thing I can guarantee, it’s that you’re going to LOVE it out there! Take care of him @SFGiants Fans! #Gamer
— George Kontos (@G_Kontos) January 15, 2018

Tough to see a guy like @TheCUTCH22 go. The dude is cooler than cool, and has that “wow” factor. Admired the way you went about your business bro, #’s 21 and 22 might be off limits for future Pirates!
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) January 15, 2018

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