Pablo Sandoval says 'Panda' nickname will live on Boston (Video)

During his introductory press conference with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Pablo Sandoval said his "Kung Fu Panda" nickname will live on in Boston.

"Ben didn’t sign one guy. It was a two-for-one deal. The panda is with me."

The Red Sox are clearly embracing the nickname, putting a picture of a panda in Sandoval's new locker and bringing a panda mascot to greet him:

New addition to the clubhouse 🐼. Yup, this locker works. Welcome @KFP48! pic.twitter.com/NbyAJPAdix
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) November 25, 2014

From the Globe’s Jim Davis: Here’s a photo of Pablo Sandoval at Fenway Park. http://t.co/OWHlObBps6 pic.twitter.com/OcCafWjX6f
— Matt Pepin (@mattpep15) November 25, 2014

There's no mistaking that the Red Sox have been swept up with Panda-monium.

Video via MLB. H/T BLS.

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