Carlos Santana’s short-lived tenure as a Phillie came to an end this week as he and J.P. Crawford were traded to the Mariners for Jean Segura, Juan Nicasio, and James Pazos. Santana bid farewell to the Phillies and fans in a classy message through the team.
Throughout his time as a Phillie, Santana became one of the main scapegoats whenever things turned awry. Once the team’s collapse began in August, roasting Santana on Twitter became a pastime. His career in Philadelphia will not be remembered fondly by many.
What ultimately led to all the disdain towards Santana?