For Pete’s Sake

Royals fans say thank you to outfielder Terrance Gore as they bid him farewell

By Pete Grathoff

Updated August 15, 2018 12:54 PM

It’s doubtful that a player with zero career hits has ever been this popular.

But Terrance Gore holds a special place in the hearts of Royals fans who saw him run wild during the 2014 and 2015 seasons that ended with World Series appearances.

On Wednesday, the Royals traded Gore the Cubs. He had been with Class AAA Omaha this season. Over four seasons, Gore had 21 stolen bases and no hits in 14 plate appearances with the Royals.

But Gore’s speed caused fits for other teams, like the time he scored from second base on an infield single.

So Royals fans were a little bummed but grateful for what Gore had done for the Royals during their World Series championship season and their American League pennant-winning season.

Here is what they shared on Twitter:

My entire heart is shattered. pic.twitter.com/55FZsflylP
— Mary Forde (@ImpossiblyBossy) August 15, 2018

Good luck in Chicago, Terrance. Thank you for your contributions the last few years. #ForeverRoyal #RaisedRoyal
— Jeff Allison (@Twisted_Jeff) August 15, 2018

Thank you for everything, @TGO7E. #ForeverRoyal pic.twitter.com/u0V8M7lk03
— Elizabeth Hermann (@BetsyHermann) August 15, 2018

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— Kyle Stearnes (@KyleStearnes) August 15, 2018

I enjoyed watching you speed around the bases! Thank you @TGO7E for wonderful memories and all the best as you join another former classy @Royals , Ben Zobrist. #RaisedRoyal https://t.co/Zh0ckCwikx
— Kathy Potter (@KPo401) August 15, 2018

Thank you for being part of my
favorite baseball team. Thanks for helping bring 2 pennants, a championship to Kansas City and the sea of blue parade that my kids will remember for a lifetime.
— Scott shaw (@coldbrains21379) August 15, 2018

Oh, Terrance. You will be missed. Who will throw sunflower seeds at me in Spring Training? Much love to you and your family from mine. We wish you the best. Thank you for your laughter.
— David McLelland (@dwwmc) August 15, 2018

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— Jason (@RoyalsFreeOut) August 15, 2018

IT HAD BETTER HAVE BEEN 5 BILLION DOLLARS!!!

(Yeah, I get that trading Gore is smart and that he was never going to have a permanent position with the #Royals, but still...sad heart.) https://t.co/MDOcCQSFpG
— Sam Creagar (@screagar) August 15, 2018

I'm not crying, you're crying!! pic.twitter.com/5F5rZ7QGN0
— Jon Long (@JLong2004) August 15, 2018

I understand and agree with it for baseball reasons, but Terrance Gore being traded is hitting me square in the feelings. I hope he gets to do for the Cubs what he did for the Royals, and build a mighty collection of WS rings.
— Minda Haas Kuhlmann (@minda33) August 15, 2018

This will always be my second favorite memory of @TGO7E catching and trading him his 1st ever Pro HR ball. My favorite memory is watching him tear up the base paths in the post season. Thanks for the great memories Terrance. Go get em with the @Cubs #RaisedRoyal @britney_gore pic.twitter.com/S5DKAGTZ3V
— Royals Collector (@RoyalsCollector) August 15, 2018

Nooooooo.. why are the royals doing this to me?!
— jordy (@jordyn_gomez) August 15, 2018

This story was originally published August 15, 2018 at 12:08 PM.

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