Shohei Otani signs with Angels

[jays4life19]

Meanwhile...

 

The Marlins, MLB’s other Florida-based organization, are unlikely to make an effort for Ohtani, Tim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel writes. The cost-cutting Marlins are wary of the financial commitment it would take to reel in Ohtani, who won’t require much from a salary standpoint but will cost a $20MM posting fee. While that looks like a relatively minor amount for a possible franchise face like Ohtani, the Marlins simply aren’t in position to fork it over in their current financial state, Healey explains.

 

Just wut.

[Bobthe4th]

Meanwhile...

 

The Marlins, MLB’s other Florida-based organization, are unlikely to make an effort for Ohtani, Tim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel writes. The cost-cutting Marlins are wary of the financial commitment it would take to reel in Ohtani, who won’t require much from a salary standpoint but will cost a $20MM posting fee. While that looks like a relatively minor amount for a possible franchise face like Ohtani, the Marlins simply aren’t in position to fork it over in their current financial state, Healey explains.

 

Just wut.

 

If Jeter and co couldn't afford to buy the franchise, then they shouldn't have been allowed to bid.

 

Apparently they are also prioritising salary savings over prospects in the Stanton trade too.

[Jimcanuck]

If Otani decides to come here, they will be able to find more bonus money.

 

Has gotten harder though, now that all those Braves prospects have re entered the market.

[BTS]

Meanwhile...

 

The Marlins, MLB’s other Florida-based organization, are unlikely to make an effort for Ohtani, Tim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel writes. The cost-cutting Marlins are wary of the financial commitment it would take to reel in Ohtani, who won’t require much from a salary standpoint but will cost a $20MM posting fee. While that looks like a relatively minor amount for a possible franchise face like Ohtani, the Marlins simply aren’t in position to fork it over in their current financial state, Healey explains.

 

Just wut.

 

Jeter is embarrassing himself.

[Spanky99]

Keith Law says Ohtani has 80 speed, while Callis and Mayo have said he has 70 speed. Apparently he's 3.8 to 1st.

 

Yeah, heard that, Mike Trout speed.

[Spanky99]

Jeter is embarrassing himself.

 

Yeah, no Ohtani pitch is embarrassing.

[P2F]

This is interesting:

 

Preller says Padres hopeful for invitation to meet with Shohei Ohtani

 

Dennis Lin Contact Reporter

 

 

A.J. Preller did not make a televised plea while hanging from the side of a building, as the New York Yankees’ Brian Cashman did, or struggle to contain his excitement in a podcast appearance, which was the case for Seattle’s Jerry Dipoto, but the Padres’ desire to sign Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is, officially, no secret.

Preller fielded a question about Ohtani on Saturday, and in typical fashion, San Diego’s general manager did not elaborate much.

“As a group, we’re prepared, and I think he’s a player that obviously we’ve scouted and have history with,” Preller, making his first public comments about Ohtani, told the Union-Tribune. “You try to see what the fits are and why he’s a good fit for us and why we’re a good fit for him. We’re kind of down the path of doing that work.”

Ohtani, a 23-year-old with standout potential on both sides of the ball, became free to negotiate with major league teams Friday. For all of them, interest has existed for years. In an effort to whittle down the field, Ohtani’s agents at CAA recently sent a questionnaire to all 30 clubs.

 

According to sources, the Padres responded within a few days with a detailed PowerPoint presentation in English and Japanese. Though the specifics of that pitch are unknown, San Diego’s selling points — ready availability of two-way opportunities, budding talent base, West Coast location, preexisting ties to Ohtani — seem obvious.

For instance, executives Logan White and Acey Kohrogi were heavily involved in attempting to recruit Ohtani for the Los Angeles Dodgers when he was coming out of high school. Former reliever Takashi Saito, another member of San Diego’s front office, was represented by Ohtani’s agent, Point Loma native Nez Balelo.

Many in the industry continue to believe Cashman and the Yankees are the favorites, but much remains to be seen. Ohtani, who will require a team to pay a $20 million release fee and a bonus no larger than $3.5 million, has until Dec. 22 to choose a club. If he is leaning one way, he has yet to provide the evidence.

Sources familiar with the process say a number of teams will be notified before the end of the weekend if they have made the first cut. Those teams will begin in-person pitches to Ohtani next week in Los Angeles.

 

Preller said Saturday afternoon he was unsure if the Padres will be invited to the second round.

“What we looked at is basically put our best foot forward and see how this process plays out,” Preller said.

[Daniel Labude]

This is interesting:

 

Preller says Padres hopeful for invitation to meet with Shohei Ohtani

 

Dennis Lin Contact Reporter

 

 

A.J. Preller did not make a televised plea while hanging from the side of a building, as the New York Yankees’ Brian Cashman did, or struggle to contain his excitement in a podcast appearance, which was the case for Seattle’s Jerry Dipoto, but the Padres’ desire to sign Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is, officially, no secret.

Preller fielded a question about Ohtani on Saturday, and in typical fashion, San Diego’s general manager did not elaborate much.

“As a group, we’re prepared, and I think he’s a player that obviously we’ve scouted and have history with,” Preller, making his first public comments about Ohtani, told the Union-Tribune. “You try to see what the fits are and why he’s a good fit for us and why we’re a good fit for him. We’re kind of down the path of doing that work.”

Ohtani, a 23-year-old with standout potential on both sides of the ball, became free to negotiate with major league teams Friday. For all of them, interest has existed for years. In an effort to whittle down the field, Ohtani’s agents at CAA recently sent a questionnaire to all 30 clubs.

 

According to sources, the Padres responded within a few days with a detailed PowerPoint presentation in English and Japanese. Though the specifics of that pitch are unknown, San Diego’s selling points — ready availability of two-way opportunities, budding talent base, West Coast location, preexisting ties to Ohtani — seem obvious.

For instance, executives Logan White and Acey Kohrogi were heavily involved in attempting to recruit Ohtani for the Los Angeles Dodgers when he was coming out of high school. Former reliever Takashi Saito, another member of San Diego’s front office, was represented by Ohtani’s agent, Point Loma native Nez Balelo.

Many in the industry continue to believe Cashman and the Yankees are the favorites, but much remains to be seen. Ohtani, who will require a team to pay a $20 million release fee and a bonus no larger than $3.5 million, has until Dec. 22 to choose a club. If he is leaning one way, he has yet to provide the evidence.

Sources familiar with the process say a number of teams will be notified before the end of the weekend if they have made the first cut. Those teams will begin in-person pitches to Ohtani next week in Los Angeles.

 

Preller said Saturday afternoon he was unsure if the Padres will be invited to the second round.

“What we looked at is basically put our best foot forward and see how this process plays out,” Preller said.

 

Is it good or bad that we haven't heard much about the Blue Jays in this regarding their pitch to Ohtani or in face meeting?

[P2F]

Is it good or bad that we haven't heard much about the Blue Jays in this regarding their pitch to Ohtani or in face meeting?

 

It's probably not indicative of anything, but we may know something soon.

[xposbrad]

It's probably not indicative of anything, but we may know something soon.

 

No one really expects Toronto to win the sweepstakes though. So we'll find out what we already know

[P2F]

No one really expects Toronto to win the sweepstakes though. So we'll find out what we already know

 

Some of us are just enjoying the process.

[CrackerJack]

Maybe i'm alone in not minding if the Yankees sign Ohtani and the Red Sox (say) acquire Stanton? I want to see the biggest stars in the game playing against the Blue Jays as much as possible ... assuming, of course, that the Jays don't land them. That's also why i'd like to see Harper in pinstripes next year.

 

Edit: next year meaning in 2019

Edited December 3, 2017 by CrackerJack

[Boxcar]

Jeter is embarrassing himself.

 

How much must it suck to be a Marlins fan. You hate Loria because he'd always do these kinds of needless firesales and then you're celebrating because he's finally gone and the new owner is even worse.

 

Oh well, I can't stand Jeter so I'm glad he's getting negative attention.

[Boxcar]

Maybe i'm alone in not minding if the Yankees sign Ohtani and the Red Sox (say) acquire Stanton? I want to see the biggest stars in the game playing against the Blue Jays as much as possible ... assuming, of course, that the Jays don't land them. That's also why i'd like to see Harper in pinstripes next year.

 

I don't want to see Harper in pinstripes. A beard like that should never be shaved.

[CrackerJack]

I don't want to see Harper in pinstripes. A beard like that should never be shaved.

 

I think that the Yankees will change their rule for him.

[burlingtonbandit]

Maybe i'm alone in not minding if the Yankees sign Ohtani and the Red Sox (say) acquire Stanton? I want to see the biggest stars in the game playing against the Blue Jays as much as possible ... assuming, of course, that the Jays don't land them. That's also why i'd like to see Harper in pinstripes next year.

 

Edit: next year meaning in 2019

 

It will be amazing to see Ohtani's first ever game in MLB live since the Yankees open the season in Toronto. After that it will suck for the next 6+ years when he kills the Jays.

[Spanky99]

Ohtani runs a 3.9 to first, that's Trout speed/instinct, lol. That's absurd.

[CrackerJack]

It will be amazing to see Ohtani's first ever game in MLB live since the Yankees open the season in Toronto. After that it will suck for the next 6+ years when he kills the Jays.

 

So if Ohtani is going to kill the Jays, then I guess we're going to need players who will kill the Yankees & Red Sox ... unless content to cede the division most years (unless we fluke into it) and just settle for battling for a wildcard.

[jaysguy44]

The Yankees have been informed that they are OUT in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes.

[leaffie]

Yippee!!!

[BTS]

The Yankees have been informed that they are OUT in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes.

 

Good.

[burlingtonbandit]

Sounds like Giants and Mariners are top teams right now.

[glory]

Nice that the Yankees are out. If not the Jays, then go to the NL, and I'll be happy, and we can finally move on to an actual off-season.

[Rusty_Savage]

The Yankees have been informed that they are OUT in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes.

 

Source?

[Abomination]

The Yankees have been informed that they are OUT in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes.

 

Sounds like he wants a smaller market west coast team. At least that hopefully means we won't see him in the ALE.

[P2F]

[P2F]

Source?

 

Brian Cashman

 

[burlingtonbandit]

San Fran isn't a small market lol. So that basically leaves the Mariners.

[Angrioter]

The Yankees have been informed that they are OUT in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes.

 

Thanks Tanaka

[leaffie]

And red sox out too!!!