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Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava was designated for assignment at trade deadline and picked up by the Tampa Bay Rays on waivers.

It's never easy for a player change organizations, especially a player who has only known one organization like Nava has.

The new Rays outfielder took to Twitter to thank the Red Sox and its fans:

Nava's journey from a non-drafted free agent signing to a World Series champion certainly shows an endearing perseverance that Rays fans will surely grow to admire.