Andrew Friedman isn’t alone in his love for now-Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Logan Forsythe.
The Memphis, Tennessee, native has been with the Tampa Bay Rays since 2014. He blossomed into a versatile, above-average offensive piece in their lineup. After Monday’s deal, he’ll be asked to continue that success on the west coast.
The Rays’ trade of Forsythe for a rookie pitcher further signals a rebuild in central Florida. Forsythe’s former teammates expressed their gratitude of playing with him, as well as their disappointment in seeing him go.
From Rays Senior Vice President/General Manager Erik Neander:
“It’s a bittersweet day, though, as we part ways with Logan Forsythe in this trade. He’s not only a first-class player, but he’s also a great teammate and leader in the clubhouse. We will miss him, and we thank him for all he did as a Ray.”
I'm really, really, really gonna miss Logie bear ?. Doesn't get more classy or blue collar than him. Happy I was able to play with that man.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) January 24, 2017
Very sad day for me personally, I'm losing one of my best friends and we're losing one of our best players. Nothing but mad respect for him!
— Steven Souza Jr. (@SouzaJr) January 24, 2017
Teammate. Leader. Thanks, Logan. pic.twitter.com/fyNRbfWmFU
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) January 24, 2017
#Rays Longoria on Forsythe deal: "I'm surprised and upset at losing a player, clubhouse presence and friend like Logan. He's a rare player''
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) January 24, 2017
Don't care about numbers/sabermetrics. The way Forsythe plays the game, his abilities, his leadership and the ultimate pro he is…
— Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) January 24, 2017
Dodgers just got a star… one of the most underrated players in the game.
— Jp Arencibia (@jparencibia9) January 24, 2017
#Rays Neander on getting DeLeon: "It was an opportunity we felt we couldn't pass up as an organization.''
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) January 24, 2017
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