Hunter Pence quickly became a fan favorite in Philadelphia because of his hard play, general quirkiness, and most famously his slogan, "Let's go eat!" which became jargon for Philadelphians.
Twitter user @FanSince09, who perfectly mocks the attitude of a Phillies fan jumping on the team's bandwagon following its 2008 World Series victory, organized a Twitter prank on Pence.
Ok, 1130pm we all start tweeting Hunter Pence to congratulate him on the trade to Boston.
— FanSince09 (@FanSince09) July 31, 2013
Wait for my signal, then unleash hell.
— FanSince09 (@FanSince09) July 31, 2013
.@hunterpence Can't believe you were traded to Boston! Shane and Hunter together again!
— FanSince09 (@FanSince09) July 31, 2013
Fans followed @FanSince09's orders and started tweeting about Pence's fake trade.
Congrats to @hunterpence on being traded to the Red Sox!!!
— Jordan Sams (@astrosjordan) July 31, 2013
The Red Sox put together an impressive #package together for @hunterpence. Have fun at #PeskyPole!
— M?i?k?e? ?M?e?e?c?h? (@meechone) July 31, 2013
First Jake Peavy and now @HunterPence? Red Sox arent messing around...
— TONY DYNAMIC ? (@tonyisdynamic) July 31, 2013
Hunter Pence eventually noticed and responded.
Pretty good try everyone...kinda cruel, but well played.
— Hunter Pence (@hunterpence) July 31, 2013
After the Pence prank, @FanSince09 tried again with Phillies reliever Justin De Fratus which again drew a response.
.@JustinDeFratus Wow. Can't believe you were traded. Good luck in LA! we'll miss you!
— FanSince09 (@FanSince09) July 31, 2013
Hahaha I did not get traded. Somebody is messing with you guys...
— Justin De Fratus (@JustinDeFratus) July 31, 2013
If the Giants do want to trade Pence, the Yankees, Reds, Rangers and Pirates are all teams that could go after him.
(Tip of the hat: Sporting News)
