'Trade' to Japan leaves Kendrick in shock

Randy Orton

WC's Resident Alchoholic

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick was shocked to learn that he'd been traded to the Yomiuri Giants in Japan for a player named "Kobayashi Iwamura."

"I don't know what to think right now," he told reporters outside his locker shortly after getting the news from assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Had he truly been thinking, he would have realized that such deals are prohibited. And with a little digging he could have found out that there is no Kobayashi Iwamura playing in Japan.

The "trade" was, in fact, a prank. The ruse was orchestrated by pitcher Brett Myers and was elaborate enough to include Amaro, manager Charlie Manuel, Kendrick's agent, the media and others.

here is the video, can't get it to embed

YouTube - Kyle Kendrick traded to Japan

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

That's greatness. Rookie Pranks are awesome.

Necro

VIP Room Moderator

lmao thats so classic...