Atlanta Braves star pitcher Max Fried is saying goodbye to the A. The two-time All-Star left-handed pitcher and the New York Yankees reached an 8-year agreement and a $218 million contract. In a video posted to Instagram on Saturday, Fried gave a heartfelt goodbye message to his home for the last decade.

ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported Monday that two of baseball's biggest rivals are competing to sign Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried.

Fried, who recently signed a $218 million, eight-year contract with the New York Yankees, said he is “filled with gratitude and appreciation for all your support these last 10 years.”

Max Fried penned a beautiful farewell message to the Atlanta Braves fanbase after signing a historic $218 million contract with the New York Yankees.

Starting pitcher Max Fried departed from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday when he signed an eight-year, $218 million deal with the New York Yankees. However, he didn’t leave without saying goodbye to the fans and organization he spent a decade with.