Kevin Gausman posts emotional thank you to Giants fans on Twitter

Kevin Gausman departs San Francisco after putting together one of the most memorable seasons from a Giants pitcher in years.

Officially signing a five-year, $110 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Gausman leaves behind a large hole in the Giants rotation. He explained his decision to sign with Toronto on a Zoom press conference with reporters before thanking Giants fans on Twitter on Thursday afternoon.

Huge thank you to @SFGiants The last 2 yrs have been amazing! To be able to put on those cream jerseys that my idols growing up wore is something that I will always cherish!! SF will always have a special place in my heart! Thank you for all the ❤️❤️ #ForeverGiant
— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) December 2, 2021

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To all the Giants fans: Having y’all back in the stands made last season even more special! You are a passionate group of fans who really understand and appreciate good baseball! Thank you for all your support, I truly loved my time in SF!
— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) December 2, 2021

Signing as a free-agent with the Giants prior to the 2020 season, Gausman posted a 14-6 record with a 2.81 ERA in 192.0 innings pitched with 227 strikeouts in 2021, playing a huge role in San Francisco's record-setting 107-win season.

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