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Three A's from the same trade celebrated clinching a postseason berth with a great photo

A's from same trade celebrate postseason berth

On December 9, 2014, the White Sox acquired Jeff Samardzija and Minor Leaguer Michael Ynoa from the Athletics in exchange for four players: right-hander Chris Bassitt, catcher Josh Phegley, shortstop Marcus Semien, and Minor League first baseman Rangel Ravelo. Ravelo is currently in the Cardinals organization, but the other three young White Sox players traded have played varying roles for the A's over the last few years.

Now, nearly four years after being traded from the organization that raised them, Bassitt, Semien and Phegley found themselves celebrating a postseason berth together: 

#TheTrade indeed.

Here are some other highlights from baseballers on social media over the last week ...

The A's weren't the only ones enjoying a postseason clinch party. The Yankees' dynamic rookie duo of Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar couldn't be happier:

The NL East champion Braves took some time out of their celebration to announce their pick for National League Rookie of the Year:

Manny Machado wished his friend and teammate Matt Kemp a happy birthday with a nice throwback picture:

Mets prospect Peter Alonso saw his jersey in an unexpected place:

White Sox rookie slugger Daniel Palka enjoyed Sister Mary Jo's ceremonial first pitch:

Pirates right-hander Trevor Williams updated everyone on his status as a part-time NFL player:

Angels rookie Michael Hermosillo is just like all of us when it comes to watching Shohei Ohtani:

Rougned Odor continued the age-old tradition of Rangers infielders mimicking each other during plays, and Ronald Guzman loved it:

Cedric Mullins was all about the Orioles' rookie dress-up day:

Collin McHugh and Tony Kemp had a moment:

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