Fans react: Braves’ Brandon Phillips traded to the Angels
One day after he recorded his 2,000th hit, Atlanta Braves second baseman Brandon Phillip was traded to the Los Angeles Angeles.
On Thursday night, the Braves announced Phillips and cash considerations were traded for minor league catcher Tony Sanchez.
"I didn't want to leave my family; it's fun playing for the Braves," Phillips said on Thursday night. "Hopefully I can come back next year or whatever's in the future for me. It's really tough to leave the team that I grew up watching. This decision is much harder than leaving the Reds, honestly. Just being around the family and stuff like that.
“So my family made this decision for me. I’m going to go out there and do what I’ve been doing. My dream is to get a ring and that’s what I have a chance to really do now.”
Phillips, 36, was acquired by the Braves in the offseason after 11 years with the Cincinnati Reds. In his first season with the Braves, Phillips batted .291 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs.
Here’s what fans had to say about Phillips being traded to the Angels:
I understand the reasoning behind the move, but seeing @DatDudeBP go makes me sad. One of my favorites to play for ATL. Good luck, BP! https://t.co/iVdVqcZsep
— Jeff Donahoo (@TheBravesJeff) September 1, 2017
@DatDudeBP Good luck with the Angels. I hate to see you leave Atlanta. Thanks for being a true professional & team player.
— John (@johntmoore1951) September 1, 2017
Me finding out Brandon Phillips was traded pic.twitter.com/HkTJGnAlrI
— McCaffrey A Goat (@Bossatronio1541) September 1, 2017
🏆— Matt LeBris (@Matt_LeBris) September 1, 2017Its tough to see @DatDudeBP go. He played some great baseball in a @Braves uni. My only wish for him after this move is to win the chip
Wishing @DatDudeBP nothing but the best on your new journey. You will surely be missed in @Braves country.....
— Rusty Humphrey (@RustyHumphrey) September 1, 2017
@DatDudeBP...Sad to see you traded you were good for the @Braves! Good luck in LA. Say hi to @Andrelton for us!
— Michael (@ehggzz) September 1, 2017
😈 (@DavisIreya) September 1, 2017I will miss u @DatDudeBP u made the @Braves such a better team. Thank u for all u have done.
— TIANA_QUEEN16
@DatDudeBP Thanks for being such a great Brave, It been good seeing you play. All the best and God Bless Sir!
— William Travis (@Wildwill36) September 1, 2017
@DatDudeBP thank you for playing your heart out in ATL, good luck with Angels
— MT (@myles_fogle) September 1, 2017
Ughh any potential Brandon Phillips trade would so much sense and would hurt so much at the same time. He's been so fun to watch
— Cody (@CodyRogers10) August 31, 2017
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