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Chris Archer has been traded by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Here are all the reactions coming in, starting with video of Archer:
Chris Archer says goodbye to the Rays. Hello Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/PDrIUjjHXI
— Kevin ODonnell Fox13 (@ODonnellFox13) July 31, 2018
Writer and Fan reaction category
#Rays #Pirates deal is a perfect match of risk/reward for both teams.
— Steve Kinsella (@Steve_Kinsella1) July 31, 2018
To me, it's a perfectly balanced
Archer said there were tears when he heard of trade to #Pirates, that he’s excited to go and sad to leave #Rays
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 31, 2018
Note on the Archer deal for the Rays: Pitching coach Kyle Snyder is 6-foot-8 and a savant at helping pitchers understand and control their bodies. Well, Tyler Glasnow is a 6-foot-8 pitcher who struggles with repeating his delivery and throwing strikes. Perfect situation for him.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2018
#Rays scout other teams pitchers exceptionally well. If they can "fix" Glasnow, look out.
— Toby David (@TobyDavid) July 31, 2018
Wow:
— Brian Kenny (@MrBrianKenny) July 31, 2018
Austin Meadows is slugging .468, only 23.
Tyler Glasnow 11.6 k/9, only 24. #Rays get a LOT.....
I am a big fan of Austin Meadows. He can just hit. Not sold on Glasnow as a second piece unless the third piece is better than I'm expecting.
— Tommy Rancel a.k.a. PlaThanos (@TRancel) July 31, 2018
I’m confused as to what #Pirates are doing. Archer is a quality arm, but
— Robert Flores (@RoFlo) July 31, 2018
this is quite a return for the #Rays. https://t.co/yM0UZSvQRf
Aw, you guys, the Pirates are actually trying to get better: https://t.co/LPgLomZMGS pic.twitter.com/bHbqd26rl6
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) July 31, 2018
I thought the #Rays had a fabulous day. Chris Archer might find his career again in Pittsburgh and turn into a good pitcher, but I think everything the Rays did today was superb, especially getting Austin Meadows.
— Tom Jones (@TomWJones) July 31, 2018
If it's all true, the #Rays have done a fantastic job leveraging Chris Archer.
— Bernie Pleskoff (@BerniePleskoff) July 31, 2018
The front office did a fantastic job. We have to wait to see if they do, indeed, get Glasnow and Meadows, plus more.
I’m opening up a 2020 World Series savings account. Who’s with me? #Rays
— Conor Wyatt (@conorlewiswyatt) July 31, 2018
The #Rays won this trade to be honest. Austin Meadows (23 years of age) is a good young talented player. Here's his stats this year in the Majors: 49 Games, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 4 SB, .292 AVG. #Raysup #MLB
— Sebastian Alvarez (@castlehill814) July 31, 2018
I'm amazed the Rays finally moved Archer. The return has a lot of potential. Makes for a real interesting OF alignment there with Meadows and Pham flanking Kiermaier.
— Aaron Somers (@AaronJSomers) July 31, 2018
I love it. I love it. I love it.
— Carl Gonzalez (@CarlGonz97) July 31, 2018
Meadows is ok and at least they look to have a reasonable OF solution for next year. Not sold on Glasnow as more than a reliever. They really are going to have to do something to add to the rotation this winter. #Rays
— Josh Morgan (@JoshuaTMorgan) July 31, 2018
No idea what to make of Tyler Glasnow at this point. Range of outcomes is still wider than the Grand Canyon. Tons of talent & risk.
— George Bissell (@GeorgeBissell) July 31, 2018
Kiermaier is also the only remaining #Rays player from their last playoff appearance*
— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) July 31, 2018
* he only played 2 innings as a defensive replacement in the WC game and was left off the ALDS roster
The Rays' payroll commitments for next year now stand at ~$10M. That's $8.167M for Kiermaier, $2M they're still paying Longoria. Everyone else is in arb, or pre-arb. LOL.
— Andrew Stoeten (@AndrewStoeten) July 31, 2018
Marc , is this the best we can get for a top of the rotation starter like @ChrisArcher22 with a friendly contract ? Would have loved Frazier & Sheffield from the @Yankees @RonDiazWDAE @Buster_ESPN @karlravechespn @Kurkjian_ESPN @jaysonst @Joelsherman1
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) July 31, 2018
— DRaysBay (@draysbay) July 31, 2018
I understand what the Pirates are doing (I think?), but that doesn't mean I have to like it. https://t.co/6C3YiN89GJ
— Zachary Kram (@zachkram) July 31, 2018
Reunited and it feeeels so gooooood. https://t.co/BCsb21jVNw
— Ashley MacLennan (@90feetfromhome) July 31, 2018
A sincere thanks to @ChrisArcher22 for your years as a #Ray...Good luck with the #Buccos
— sternfan10 (@sternfan10) July 31, 2018
#Rays fans, please take note of the deals.
— Steve Kinsella (@Steve_Kinsella1) July 31, 2018
Andriese brought back a catcher who is on 25-man
Eovaldi a SP who is up now
Archer - not low level prospects years away
Acquiring Pham
Use these deals as a barometer of where front office feels they are
This is how I’ll fondly remember @ChrisArcher22. A beautiful mind and an amazing way with words. I put him up with John McKay for best interview in Tampa Bay history. https://t.co/9nfkzxbFaw
— Jeff Barlis (@JeffBarlis) July 31, 2018
Player and team category
Nothing but , Arch.
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 31, 2018
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/mnEzKoVuwf
He's @ChrisArcher22
— Pirates (@Pirates) July 31, 2018
And he's good. pic.twitter.com/qcIjoF27AI
1063 innings.
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 31, 2018
1146 strikeouts.
But this is how we will remember Arch in our uniform. pic.twitter.com/VgVQnNjWbZ
To a great Bull and a great guy, thank you Arch.
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) July 31, 2018
Best of luck. pic.twitter.com/rHoyU1420l
#Rays Cash said conversation with Archer was tough, some hugs, handshakes and laughs, that Archer was excited about #Pirates but disappointed to leave
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 31, 2018
— Willy Adames ™! #1 (@willya02) July 31, 2018
Same... https://t.co/fIG3Om5XIY
— Anthony Banda (@anthony_banda3) July 31, 2018
Black & yellow, black & yellow!!!! @Pirates
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) July 31, 2018
(we’ll update this section as more break)
It had to be done category
well, it's finally happened for the Rays pic.twitter.com/iRepprb0Gs
— Andrew Mearns (@MearnsPSA) July 31, 2018
The Rays just traded Chris Archer to the Pirates.
— SB Nation (@SBNation) July 31, 2018
They currently have no starting pitchers on the roster. pic.twitter.com/VbW2KePeV9
— Danny Russell (@d_russ) July 31, 2018