Denard Span was 3-4 and helped the Nationals win in extras, so he’s the MVP of Yesterday.
Standings, as always, after the jump:
Denard Span was 3-4 and helped the Nationals win in extras, so he’s the MVP of Yesterday.
Standings, as always, after the jump:
Going 3-4 with 2 RBIs and a walk, Denard Span is the MVP of Yesterday. According to Fangraphs, Span had the best WAR (Wins Above Replacement) and the third best Win Points Added amongst hitters yesterday, as he paced the Nationals to a 3-1 victory over the Braves.
MVP Standings after the jump:
Headlines from around the world, courtesy of the Newseum’s website.
Story: Denard Span traded to Nationals for prospect Alex Meyer
Star Tribune (Minneapolis): SPAN DEALT TO NATS (Subhead: “Twins get pitching prospect Meyer in trade”)
Washington Times (Washington Post didn’t have any big headlines about it): Nationals fill need, acquire center fielder Denard Span.
Denard Span himself:
All I can say is wow right now!! Def glad I got unlimited calls and text lol.
— Denard Span (@thisisdspan) November 30, 2012
def gonna miss everything about Minnesota. From top to bottom as a organization. They gave me an opportunity to fulfill my childhood dream. — Denard Span (@thisisdspan) November 30, 2012
Gonna miss my teammates first and foremost. Secondly gonna miss all the twins fans that showed me so much love. — Denard Span (@thisisdspan) November 30, 2012
But on another note I’m very very very very very very excited to be joining the nationals organization. Def an exciting moment for me to be
— Denard Span (@thisisdspan) November 30, 2012
Going to a quality team and organization. I feel like a little kid again lol
— Denard Span (@thisisdspan) November 30, 2012
I think every single one of my followers has tweeted me tonight! Feeling loved tonight.
— Denard Span (@thisisdspan) November 30, 2012
Sadly, my original plan to include reactions to David Wright’s new deal was foiled by the fact it happened after press time for most papers. Perhaps tomorrow.