Chen says goodbye on Twitter; Royals fans wish him well in kind
Bruce Chen was among the most popular Royals during the parts of six seasons he spent in Kansas City (2009-14), so when the 37-year-old left-hander announced his retirement Monday, it was no surprise the Royals' Twittersphere was bubbling with fond farewells.
Which was all the more appropriate considering Chen himself used Twitter to announce he was saying goodbye to a big-league career that began in 1998.
Many Royals fans felt similarly blessed.
Bruce Chen was one the few bright spots during some dark years for the #Royals. He will be missed. #ComeOnChen #ThankYouBruce
— Brett Rasdall (@BrettRasdall) May 19, 2015
The #Royals should do a Chen joke of the day prior to first pitch.
— Mike Vamosi (@MikeVmos) May 19, 2015
Was a blast cheering for you, what a career you can be proud of. One last time, "C'mon Chen!!!" :)) #Royals https://t.co/T1J0X22aHu
— Patrick Quaife (@pquaife) May 19, 2015
@ChenMusic Thank you Bruce Chen for all you did with the Royals!
— Stacy Tatkenhorst (@stacytat5) May 19, 2015
So how long until Bruce Chen is offered a coaching or front office position in the #Royals organization?
— Hunter Samuels (@HunterSamuels) May 19, 2015
@ChenMusic gonna miss screaming Chen at the TV. Seriously one of my all-time favorite royals. Good luck in your endeavors, bud.
— Alex Pinkerton (@fuqbilloreilly) May 19, 2015
@ChenMusic @Royals @Reds THERE IS NOT A BETTER FRIEND ON & OFF THE FIELD THAN BRUCE CHEN, THANKS FOR ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME GOD BLESS YOU
— Brayan Pena (@cuban2727) May 19, 2015
