Twitter Reacts to James Shields Trade to the Kansas City Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays traded starting pitchers James Shields, Wade Davis and a player to be named later to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday night. In return the Rays received Royals top prospect Wil Myers, right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi, left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery and third baseman Patrick Leonard.

As with any other trade or player transaction we won’t know whether the deal will be a difference maker for either team until games are played.

Fortunately, Twitter waits for nothing. Here are some of the best reactions after the trade was announced.

Let's start with a little holiday-themed humor.

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Christmas came early for James Shields and Wade Davis this year. They have obviously been very very naughty! #royals#rays

— Joe Steyskal (@Joecocardinal) December 10, 2012

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Followed by a little trade trivia courtesy of Jonathan Gantt from the Rays Communications staff.

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Interesting footnote in Rays/Royals trade: Mike Montgomery graduated from Hart HS in Newhall, CA—the same high school as James Shields.

— Jonathan Gantt (@Jonathan_Gantt) December 10, 2012

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A lot of Royals fans will be wondering if they got enough in return in the trade for their top prospect.

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Giving up the #1 and #3 prospect in your organization is suppose to land you David Price , not James Shields..

— Brandon (@TheJokerJavis) December 10, 2012

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Jon Morosi pointed out what the Rays lost in Shields and what the Royals gain in him and Davis.

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Shields is obviously a huge loss for Rays. Gave them excellent, reliable innings every year. Means a lot to young rotation in that division.

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 10, 2012

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Royals get seven years of control – two on Shields (’14 club option) and five on Davis (’16 and ’17 club options).

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 10, 2012

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Radio host Toby David points out what the trade means for Shields who grew up in the Tampa Bay organization.

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Shields has been with #Rays since he was 18. He almost 31 now. He's been thru the ups and downs. This is unfortunate side of baseball.

— Toby David (@TobyDavid) December 10, 2012

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There is always the what-if part of the discussion when dealing with prospects.

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If Wil Myers is half as good as scouting report & Minor League record suggest, #Royals will rue the day they dealt him. #Rays#HotStove#MLB

— Alex Cushing (@A_Cushing) December 10, 2012

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No better tweets, than those of now former teammates wishing it's not true.

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Guys guys guys there's been a huge misunderstanding...whenever we all wake up tomorrow Shields and WD40 will still be my teammates...😒😢

— David Price (@DAVIDprice14) December 10, 2012

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