Twitter reacts Morneau trade to Pirates
By Peter Bean: Justin Morneau has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for OF Alex Presley. The trade was reported first by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports via Twitter:
Source: #Pirates acquire Morneau from #Twins for OF Alex Presley.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 31, 2013
As always, Twitter exploded with the news. Here are some of the best responses followed by a live feed of tweets related to the trade:
Report: Pirates acquire Justin Morneau from Twins http://t.co/bKrpmN70RN via @cbssports — Eye on Baseball (@EyeOnBaseball) August 31, 2013
Remember when Justin Morneau called out Russell Martin for not playing in the WBC... this is going to be awkward #Pirates #cdnbaseball
— Melissa Couto (@ThrowinSmoke) August 31, 2013
From @Ken_Rosenthal - Justin Morneau is a Pittsburgher, acquired from #Twins for Alex Presley. #Pirates @baseballcanada — Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness590) August 31, 2013
Watch Justin Morneau crush this Yu Darvish pitch for a go-ahead home run in last night's game! http://t.co/Sy8ov6AN1r
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 31, 2013
It's going to be super weird seeing Morneau wear a Pirates uniform. — Scott Weber (@LookoutLanding) August 31, 2013
Happy that Justin Morneau is going to have a chance to play for a contending team. Hopefully we can re-sign him in the off-season
— Kevin Lillie (@kevinlillie) August 31, 2013
Thoughts on the Morneau/Martin beef and how it could affect Team Chemistry? You don't just forgive someone who says you can't play SS. — @dlbno (@dlbno) August 31, 2013
Pirates lengthen lineup further with morneau. @Ken_Rosenthal had 1st
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) August 31, 2013
I heard Morneau is gonna catch with Russell Martin moving to shortstop for the Pirates. — Glen Perkins (@glen_perkins) August 31, 2013
#Pirates playing late season trade hardball .... Acquire Morneau from the Twins. Rrrrr maties ! Buccos serious player!
— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) August 31, 2013
While Justin Morneau is a big name and good get for Pittsburgh, it says a lot that he was traded for a 28-year-old journeyman outfielder. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 31, 2013
Morneau bound for Pittsburgh. He was very vocal about Russ Martin's WBC drama this March. Now they're teammates.
— Jamie Campbell (@SportsnetJamie) August 31, 2013
Media reports have Justin Morneau heading to Pirates. Morneau has 9 HR in August. He had 8 HR in 379 at-bats entering month. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 31, 2013
deal will be Morneau for alex presley plus a player to be named or cash. #twins #pirates
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) August 31, 2013
Best thing about the trade is it will give Morneau a chance in the playoffs. — Seth Stohs (@SethTweets) August 31, 2013
Devastated. Absolutely devastated to see Morneau leave the Twins. Terrific servant to the club and great guy. Over 1,000 games and 200 HRs.
— Callum Carson (@CallumCarson34) August 31, 2013
Just heard Canadian #Twins 1B Justin Morneau has been traded to the #Pirates. Wish him the best with his new team! pic.twitter.com/dW0XqTFsS0 — April Whitzman (@Alleycat17) August 31, 2013
Gonna miss Morneau. Learned a lot about how to carry myself at this level from him. Great person and player. Pirates are lucky to have him
— Brian Duensing (@BrianDuensing52) August 31, 2013
And Justin Morneau is no longer a Twin. My day is now ruined. #whyme — Sean Davich (@ShindigDaHusky) August 31, 2013
The @Pirates have acquired first baseman Justin Morneau from Minnesota for outfielder Alex Presley and a player to be named or cash.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 31, 2013