Here’s a look at some of the reports and reactions from teams, players, and the media on Twitter following the trade that sent pitchers Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins to the Braves for outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden:
St. Louis Cardinals trade RHP Shelby Miller & RHP Tyrell Jenkins to the Braves for OF Jason Heyward & RHP Jordan Walden.
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 17, 2014
The #Braves have acquired RHP Shelby Miller and RHP Tyrell Jenkins from the Cardinals in exchange for OF Jason Heyward and RHP Jordan Walden — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 17, 2014
Get to know your newest #STLCards – @JasonHeyward and @JWal52: http://t.co/cFpS0PEtlk pic.twitter.com/yn3n1c2Yny
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 17, 2014
“We feel like we have depth with Carlos Martinez and Marco Gonzales.” -Mozeliak — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 17, 2014
“That’s a Mike Matheny question, but I’ll take my shot at it. (He could bat) 1, 2 or 3.” -Mozeliak on where Heyward could bat in the lineup.
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 17, 2014
“We really felt like this might be the best way to improve our team and change the way you look at the #STLCards in 2015.” -Mozeliak — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 17, 2014
President of Baseball Operations John Hart: ” It was very difficult to trade Jason, but deal was made to help us short term and long term.”
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 17, 2014
Hart: “As we look at Shelby, we see that he has a chance to become a front-of-line rotation type of guy.” — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 17, 2014
Thank you to the Cardinals and their Fans for some great seasons and memories. Best of luck to the guys and the organization!
— Shelby C Miller (@ShelbyMiller19) November 17, 2014
Too: MY ATLANTA, GEORGIA Braves fans, coaches, teammates, #BravesCountry While it may not have (cont) http://t.co/48pihFuH91 — jheytwotwo (@JasonHeyward) November 18, 2014
@JasonHeyward Welcome to #CardinalsNation I’m proud to have you as a teammate! Let make it happen, see you in February.
— Carlos Martinez (@Tsunamy27) November 18, 2014
Happy to hear @Cardinals traded for my boy @JWal52. Welcome to STL @JasonHeyward and @JWal52 !! — Randal Grichuk (@RGrich15) November 17, 2014
What the @Braves are getting in @ShelbyMiller19. #HotStove pic.twitter.com/bPzOcH4Bd4
— MLB (@MLB) November 17, 2014
What the @Cardinals are getting in @JasonHeyward. #HotStove pic.twitter.com/uIu47ABURl — MLB (@MLB) November 17, 2014
Cardinals get best defensive RF in baseball which allows them to platoon Grichuk and Jay in CF…Cards had SP depth to make the deal
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) November 17, 2014
Watch for Cardinals to try and extend Hayward who is free agent after 2015 season — Jim Bowden (@JimBowden_ESPN) November 17, 2014
So the Cardinals now have an answer in RF after death of Oscar Taveras. Love them striking for Jason Heyward. And Atl needed pitching
— Scott Miller (@ScottMillerBbl) November 17, 2014
Jason Heyward is 4th among outfielders in WAR over the last 5 seasons (trailing McCutchen, Bautista & Trout): http://t.co/5gstk0FdgJ — Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) November 17, 2014
Heyward one year of control, Walden two for #STLCards. Miller four years of control, Jenkins six for #Braves.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 17, 2014
What might’ve been: (Almost) All the Cards’ great player development hopes (Rasmus, Miller, Oscar) gone. Trade w/ATL solid, necessary move. — Joe Strauss (@JoeStrauss) November 17, 2014
Nice move by Mo’: Showcase healthier Jenkins in AZ then let someone else to assume the risk. Braves used to be ones who shipped dinged SP’s.
— Joe Strauss (@JoeStrauss) November 17, 2014
So happy 4 @ShelbyMiller19 to be main piece of #Braves rotation. Good luck big fella. You’ll B missed. You’ve got a bright future. #40 #chop
— Andy Benes (@AndyBenes40) November 17, 2014
Mo on Heyward/lineup: “I think he understands his role. If you put him in 3-spot, you’ll see more power. 2, what you’re getting. 1, walks.”
— Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) November 18, 2014
Heyward on FA: “I hope I love STL as much as it seems like I’m going to…I hope I love it that much that I want to stay for a long time.”
— Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) November 17, 2014
Mo: “I don’t want to forget about Oscar, but reality is we have to move on. We have to play next year. Game of baseball is always moving.”
— Chris Hrabe (@chrabe) November 17, 2014
The trade is about supply and demand. The #stlcardinals have a nice supply of pitching. They have a demand for offense. @KSDKSports
— Frank Cusumano (@Frank_Cusumano) November 17, 2014
Chris Brown, St. Louis Baseball Today
