Kyle Kendrick of the Phillies Traded to Japan

Kendrick was in "shock" he was traded for a relatively unknown. He thought the Phillies needed him this year - and that he was going to become a MLB star ... Its too bad that he doesn't yet realize that no one can ever be a HUGE star playing in Philidelphia. Even their biggest stars get little to no recognition on the big stage. They have MVP winners in Rollins and Howard, and that Utley guy is one of the best second basemen in the game - but outside of the Fantasy world and Phili - no one cares. He will gain more national recognition and endorsement money playing in Japan. (Companies don't shell out money to players who play for the team with the most losses of any professional sports team in history)

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/-Trade-to-Japan-leaves-Kendrick-in-shock?urn=mlb%2C67246

(Yes I am aware it was a joke played on him - pretty funny though)