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The New England Patriots shocked the sports world Wednesday by shipping wide receiver and unwitting Russ Feingold campaign spot star Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings. Moss, arguably the greatest receiver in NFL history, played the first six years of his career in Minnesota, only to be shipped out after the 2005 season following a litany of off-the-field incidents. In a sport where big trades are rare and in-season trades even rarer, the move qualified as a seismic event. A sampling of reactions from Twitter.


What's bigger in Minnesota today, the likely re-acquisition of Randy Moss or the Twins' first playoff game? It's probably a coin flip.less than a minute ago via webBuster Olney
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Has any player in the history of sports been both as transcendent AND as much of a dog as Randy Moss?less than a minute ago via TweetDeckJoe Posnanski
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To avoid confusing him, the Vikes won't tell Favre they traded for Moss. They'll just say Rice is back, and he's got old man dyslexia.less than a minute ago via webGourmet Spud
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Bud Selig "I Love the NFL'' Note of the Day: McNabb traded on MLB's opening night. Moss traded to Minn on day of Twins' home playoff opener.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckPeter King
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Moss trade, Vikes, Vikings all trending topics. and "Farve"less than a minute ago via webBrian McCarthy
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Seems like the only question at this point is whether or not Brad Childress will pick Randy Moss up at the airport.less than a minute ago via webRoss Tucker
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Welp, With Randy Moss gone from New England I can go back to absolutely hating everything about the Patriots.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckChris Mottram
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Patriots fans are miffed they're not getting Toby Gerhart in exchange for Randy Moss.less than a minute ago via webBobby Big Wheel
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Twins in the playoffs and Moss headed back to Vikings. Hope springs eternal.less than a minute ago via ÜberTwitterAaron Blake
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