The Phillies pulled off an instant-classic clubhouse prank Saturday afternoon in Clearwater.

Evil genius Brett Myers concocted a plan where assistant GM Ruben Amaro and manager Charlie Manuel would inform 2nd year pitcher Kyle Kendrick that he was traded to a Japenese team in exchange for another pitcher – named Kobyashi. Â  Watch and enjoy.  The plan was extensive and nearly everyone and their mother was in on the prank.  Good stuff. 

Brett Myers is the new Ashton Kootcher [Bugs and Cranks]