The A's and Blue Jays pulled off a blockbuster deal on Friday night, swapping Josh Donaldson and Brett Lawrie. Here's some reaction:
A’s closer Sean Doolittle:
.@BringerOfRain20 I'm going to miss you man. Before you go, NOW do I have the best hair on the team? (sorry I use bad jokes to mask my pain)
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) November 29, 2014
New A’s pitcher Kendall Graveman:
Excited about being apart of the Green and Gold family! No matter where I am the mission never changes. Bay Area how "y'all" doing?
— Kendall Graveman (@kage49) November 29, 2014
New A’s pitcher Sean Nolin:
Thank you to the @bluejays for giving me a great chance & start to my career. Excited for another adventure with the @athletics...
— Sean Nolin (@Sean_Nolin) November 29, 2014
New A’s third baseman Brett Lawrie:
A's fans ... I look forward to competing everyday for you guys #BruceBuffer pic.twitter.com/Vk1isM2WKw
— Brett Lawrie (@blawrie13) November 29, 2014
— Brett Lawrie (@blawrie13) November 29, 2014
Former A’s pitcher Dallas Braden:
With an All-Star mullet in tow, @BringerOfRain20 needs 2 B introduced 2 the great Canadian people wearing a denim jacket/pant combo just cuz
— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) November 29, 2014
Dear @Rogers_Centre I recommend adding a second layer to the roof W/ the @BringerOfRain20 coming to town. Could be a downpour in that lineup
— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) November 29, 2014
Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista:
One of the hardest things about our game, saying goodbye to a great person, amazing teammate and friend! You will be missed! @blawrie13
— Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19) November 29, 2014
In contrast, we also get to welcome a new member to our squad!! Come on @BringerOfRain20 let's get those leg kicks going!!
— Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19) November 29, 2014
Former A’s pitcher Brett Anderson:
You might want to start working on perfecting the art of filling out customs sheets, @BringerOfRain20.
— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) November 29, 2014
Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman:
Welcome @BringerOfRain20 to the @BlueJays! He rakes!#TORONTO
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) November 29, 2014
Crazy sad at the same time to see my brothers leave though! @blawrie13 @kage49 @Sean_Nolin
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) November 29, 2014
Stockton Ports, A’s High-A minor league affiliate:
Former Stockton Port and @Athletics Third Baseman @BringerOfRain20 traded to Blue Jays, we wish you the best of luck Josh and thank you!
— Stockton Ports (@stocktonports) November 29, 2014
A’s minor leaguer Jeremy Barfield:
Donaldson? Really?
— Jeremy Barfield (@BarfontheField) November 29, 2014
Blue Jays left fielder Kevin Pillar:
@blawrie13 sad to see you go bro but your the queso be the cheese in Oaktown
— Kevin Pillar (@KPILLAR4) November 29, 2014