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‘Like seeing Jordan in a Wizards uniform.’ José Abreu begins his next chapter after 9 years with White Sox.

HOUSTON — José Abreu gave Gavin Sheets a big hug before beginning batting practice Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. A few minutes later, Eloy Jiménez and Yasmani Grandal watched from behind the cage as Abreu took a few swings. A few minutes after the session finished, Abreu received a hug from Lance Lynn near the Houston Astros dugout. Abreu enjoyed the reunion with his former teammates ...
The Houston Astros' Jose Abreu greets his former Chicago White Sox teammates on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on March 30, 2023, in Houston.

HOUSTON — José Abreu gave Gavin Sheets a big hug before beginning batting practice Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.

A few minutes later, Eloy Jiménez and Yasmani Grandal watched from behind the cage as Abreu took a few swings. A few minutes after the session finished, Abreu received a hug from Lance Lynn near the Houston Astros dugout.

Abreu enjoyed the reunion with his former teammates before making his debut

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