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Jake Arrieta inked a heartfelt letter to the city of Chicago after signing with the Phillies

(Patrick Semansky)
By Jessica Kleinschmidt

Jake Arrieta signed a three-year deal with the Phillies this week. And while he's looking forward to his future in the City of Brotherly Love, he couldn't forget the five seasons he spent with the Cubs. On Monday, he inked a heartfelt letter to the city and fans of Chicago:

The former National League Cy Young Award winner highlighted how he felt when he was traded to the Cubs, what it was like snagging two NL Central titles and, of course, winning the 2016 World Series.
Arrieta will miss the Cubs organization, and we think it's safe to say that it, along with the fans, will miss him and his family too.
As a matter of fact, the Cubs replied to his letter:

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