You build a baseball team with your head and time will tell if A.J. Preller targeted the right return for Franmil Reyes. You “fan” with your heart and La Mole (Beast) was a big personality who unquestionably endeared himself to the San Diego fanbase with his power on the field and obvious zest for life and “big fun” off it.
The feeling from the 6-foot-5, 275-pound Reyes was mutual.
After his trade to Cleveland was formally announced by the Padres, Reyes took to Instagram to thank the Friar Faithful with a message below a video montage of highlights played to what became his theme song in San Diego: “I Will Always Love You.