Social media reacts to Donaldson’s reported deal with the Twins

Here’s a small sampling of what was said on social media after Josh Donaldson’s reported agreement with the Twins:

@Braves' stadium gets a new name.....

The #Twins get our 3B and cleanup hitter.....#Atlanta gets a cause célèbre.....#Minnesota gets #JoshDonaldson

Whoop de do for Atlanta.
— Reggie Warren (@SimpleDawg) January 15, 2020

Smart move by the #Braves to pass on #JoshDonaldson for 4 years - $92 million
at age 34. Definately a poor decision by Donaldson to leave Atlanta having family & friends nearby and the Atlanta climate for 4 years in Minnesota. Josh, you priorities are screwed up.#RaysUp #Rays https://t.co/N9x6IlpqzQ
— OldSoul🏖🌞🏝 (@fl_trump) January 15, 2020

I like the game of baseball. I do not like the business of baseball. #JoshDonaldson #Braves
— David Carroll (@DAVIDCARROLL3) January 15, 2020

The Braves lost #JoshDonaldson to the Twins. I hate corporate ownership. The Falcons brought back their proven losers on the sideline and in the front office. I hate crazy billionaire ownership. Fan is short for fanatic.
— Bob Norwood (@NorwoodBob) January 15, 2020

Josh Donaldson is signing with Minnesota on a 4-year deal, per @Feinsand. Braves miss out.

Which means with a month until spring training, they’re desperate for a clean-up hitter.
— Gabe Burns (@GabeBurnsAJC) January 15, 2020

Per source, Donaldson will earn $84 million over the first four years of his deal with the Twins, with a $16 million club option ($8 million buyout). So it’s $92 million guaranteed, but with escalators and the option, the deal could climb to $104 million.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 15, 2020

Me knowing that I have to watch Camargo/Riley next season and not Donaldson: pic.twitter.com/sfXHaEUF02
— ATL Braves Boy (@ATLBravesBoy12) January 15, 2020

*Donaldson signs with the Twins*

Mets and Phillies fans: pic.twitter.com/lYT64FBPVK
— Anthony DiGiorno (@AnthonyDiGiorn0) January 15, 2020

#Braves: we are renaming our park Truist Park

Josh Donaldson: pic.twitter.com/hBfRzpsWFv
— Jeffrey/Braves/Mavs/Dolphins (@KatysMyHabibi) January 15, 2020

And Truist Park thought it would be the big Braves news of the day https://t.co/6hkEjYjUGp
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) January 15, 2020

Now watch Austin Riley come out and hit 48 dingers and 129 RBI's next season.
— ATL Braves Boy (@ATLBravesBoy12) January 15, 2020

Minnesota, grab your umbrellas.

Josh Donaldson, @Twins reportedly agree to 4-year deal, per @Feinsand. https://t.co/ZPMtGsR9gQ pic.twitter.com/8h4z9bCsnJ
— MLB (@MLB) January 15, 2020

Third baseman Josh Donaldson has agreed to a four-year contract with the Twins.

Over the last 5 seasons, only Nolan Arenado and Manny Machado have more home runs among third basemen than Donaldson. pic.twitter.com/K1yJt7pJss
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 15, 2020

If the season started today, Johan Camargo is likely the #Braves third baseman with Austin Riley starting at Triple-A. They could now pivot to an Ozuna or Castellanos as a possible RH corner outfielder to platoon with Nick Markakis to plug in the cleanup spot. @680TheFan
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) January 15, 2020

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