Angels Official Website: It's a small world: Traded players meet at airport

[AngelsWin.com]

Early Saturday, Ernesto Frieri was en route from Kansas City to Pittsburgh, where he had just been dealt by the Angels. His itinerary called for a layover in Chicago's O'Hare Airport, and he felt dingy. But who do you think he met at the airport? That's right, Jason Grilli.

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[tomsred]

Pretty interesting article.  I was in O'Hare recently traveling east to Canada, and I met someone out of the blue that I formerly worked with, and hadn't seen in 10 years.  That place is like the crossroads of America, LOL.

Edited July 3, 2014 by tomsred

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Wow, what are the odds.

[Blarg]

Looks like 100%.

[Docwaukee]

ironically, they both walked right past each other.  

[Dreams]

Aaaaaawkward

[Blarg]

As awkward as meeting up with your ex at the free clinic.

It's not what you think, I was just there to meet a friend for lunch.

[Dave Saltzer]

Earlier in the season, I met a scout who was part of the package we traded to get Rod Carew. Later in the game, I ran into Rod Carew in the stadium (whom I already knew). What are the odds you'd talk with two people traded for each other within 2 innings of baseball?