![Rocco Baldelli, takes batting practice in 2000. [Times files]](https://www.tampabay.com/storyimage/HI/20181106/ARTICLE/311069740/AR/0/AR-311069740.jpg&MaxW=1200&Q=66 "Rocco Baldelli, takes batting practice in 2000. [Times files]")
Longtime Rays player, front office executive and coach Rocco Baldelli took to Twitter today to offer a thanks to Tampa Bay fans as he settles into his new job as manager of the Minnesota Twins.
As you read Baldelli's thanks, please take a moment and share with us your favorite memory from his long career with the Rays, whether his impressive rookie season, his postseason contributions or even some of his off-field actions.
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay community, you have given me the world. I’ve been supported and encouraged since the day I arrived. It’s with great love that I say, THANK YOU. A great deal of me is now made up of you. pic.twitter.com/BgAsnVS7pS
— Rocco Baldelli (@roccodbaldelli) November 6, 2018
Please put your Baldelli memories in the comments below.
