OAKLAND — Reliever Sean Doolittle never was one to disappoint A’s fans when it came to Twitter.
On Sunday evening, Doolittle — traded to the Washington Nationals earlier in the day along with Ryan Madson — tweeted out a heartfelt goodbye to A’s fans:
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) July 17, 2017
Doolittle was the final player left on the A’s who was a part of all three postseason teams from 2012-14. With his Metallica entrance music, his fiery demeanor on the mound and bushy red beard, he became a fan favorite at the Coliseum.