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Chris Sale sent Gordon Hayward a "get well soon" message with an unexpected ending

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale talks to the media before a practice for baseball's American League Division Series, Oct. 4, 2017, in Houston. Sale will start game 1 of the ALDS as the Red Sox face the Houston Astros Thursday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Eric Gay/AP)

Six minutes into his first game with the Boston Celtics, forward Gordan Hayward suffered a serious leg injury, putting an abrupt end to his season. Other Boston athletes have been sending Hayward positive thoughts and encouragement during his recovery, Chris Sale among them.
Let's take a look at Sale's "get well soon" message, shall we?

Well … maybe he's just hammering home the point that he definitely can't take Hayward's place on the court. We're sure that's it. After all, we know the guy can hit his spots: 

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