Watch: Adam Wainwright Shares Retirement Gift from Ian Happ, Eddie Vedder
Adam Wainwright is significantly easier to like now that he’s no longer pitching for the Cardinals, but Ian Happ may not have been as pleased about the longtime Cardinals’ retirement. Like hitting in Cincinnati, facing Waino gave Happ superpowers that led to seven homers with a .389/.436/1.056 slash line.
As thanks for helping him earn a few more dollars, Happ sent his former division rival a retirement gift that featured a contribution from a relatively famous Cubs fan. Here, let Wainwright explain…
One of the all time best retirement gifts just arrived in the mail. Courtesy of someone I would have never expected! @Cubs @eddievedder #ianhappstillknockingitoutofthepark pic.twitter.com/ay4u8Z9RFS
— Adam Wainwright (@UncleCharlie50) August 8, 2024
“You just made me a Cubs fan for at least a few minutes.”