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.