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Blue Jays: Kevin Pillar trade is reminder of human element of baseball

Athletes take on a superhuman persona on the field and as fans, we often place them on a pedestal failing to recognize that players have wives, families and carry the same burdens and stresses of life that we all do.

Kevin Pillar was formerly the longest-tenured Blue Jays player breaking in with the club in 2013, the outfielder was affectionately known as “Superman” and was a human highlight reel in centrefield for the better part of over five seasons.

“It’s all I’ve ever known.”

An emotional Kevin Pillar opens up about being traded to the #SFGiants.