The Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox shocked the baseball world with a trade on Wednesday that sent ace left-hander Chris Sale to Boston for prospects.
Sale spent his first seven MLB seasons with Chicago, the last of which was marred by an infamous uniform scandal.
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis, who often sat when the former White Sox starter pitched against him, was one of the MLB players to react to the deal, voicing his disappointment that Sale would remain in the American League.
There go my off days 😩... https://t.co/kzUksC3brc
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) December 6, 2016
Sad to see Chris go, one of the best teammates/competitors that I've ever been able to witness. Best of luck buddy.
— Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) December 6, 2016
I'm going to miss you "Flaco",best of luck for you and your family,you treated me like family.
— Jose Abreu (@79JoseAbreu) December 6, 2016
OMG 😱😱😱...time to SALE-A-BRATE!!!!!
— Jk (@JosephKellyJr) December 6, 2016
@CY24_7 you're still my favorite Chris on the team
— Brock Holt (@BrockStar4Lyf) December 6, 2016
😂 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://t.co/2Gstn58jrJ
— Jose Ramirez (@MrLapara) December 6, 2016
AL East heatin' up. More competition. We love that. Can't wait to compete with my guys! 🐸☕️ @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/8r8iGiEDkG
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) December 6, 2016
👀👀 let's go to work!
— Blake Aubry Swihart (@BLAKESWIHART_1) December 6, 2016
One of the key pieces going to Chicago is right-handed pitching prospect Michael Kopech, who reacted to the news with a little humor.
New team, same dream. Anyone know if can bleach red socks to turn them white? 🤔
— Kopech (@MichaelKopech5) December 6, 2016
Speaking of humor, here was the recently retired David Ortiz's reaction to the trade.