Even the team that closed the door welcomed him Friday night with open arms.
June 16, 2003
During Pudge's pregame news conference, Rangers outfielder Carl Everett poked his head in and later bear-hugged his former teammate. With umbrellas held low and hopes held high, fans stood in the rain and awaited a chance for an autograph. And, just before the delayed start of Florida 8, Texas 0, the Rangers honored him with a video highlight tribute, a commemorative painting and a 1999 American League West championship banner presented by former teammates Gonzalez and Rafael Palmeiro.
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