"Just glad that we got the win on the last day there, our last game in Oakland. It’s not easy to go back. A lot of emotions playing there," Chapman expressed, highlighting the emotional weight of the moment as he remembered his career beginnings with the A's. He added, "Being there and (Melvin) being the manager of the Giants and I'm on the team, it's a pretty full circle moment." This encapsulated the bittersweet triumph of his and Canha's final game at the Coliseum.
"I couldn't really decide if I wanted to do it or not, but then I was like, Maybe if I don't I'll regret it,'" Canha recalled, explaining the choice to keep a piece of dirt from the field where he began his career. His sentiment captures the nostalgia and the importance of each player’s connection to their roots, noting how he wanted to embrace the moment one last time in the ballpark he holds dear.
"I know it's maybe not the nicest ballpark, but I always liked playing there," Canha reflected. He emphasized the unique charm of the Coliseum and the memories it held, concluding with, "It was just nice to see the place one last time and be there. Especially for the Bay Bridge series. One last Bay Bridge series was cool. It was just fun for me personally to experience it one more time." This statement emphasizes the personal connection the players had to this venue.
"Bob said something to the rest of the clubhouse about what the moment meant, understanding the significance of Sunday's game" which illustrates the camaraderie and leadership shared among the players and coaching staff. This shows how important it was not just for Chapman and Canha, but the entire team to recognize this pivotal farewell.
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