Former Yankees player writes emotional goodbye to New York: ‘It was a family’

Minutes before the trade deadline on July 31, the Yankees dealt infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels.

A week later, the 25-year-old shared his good bye to New York.

“Thank you, Yankees,” Peraza wrote on Instagram . “After 9 years with this organization, all I can say is thank you.Thank you for believing in me from day one, for shaping me as a player, for giving me the opportunity to grow, make mistakes, learn, and live moments I will never forget.

“From the moment I signed, I knew it wasn’t just any team it was a family.You opened the doors tome me when I was just a young kid full of dreams, and you gave me the tools, the discipline, and the trust to become the player and the person I am today.

“I want to deeply thank every coach, manager, teammate, medical staff mem