Ohtani Thread - Special Sheriff's Edition (Update: confirmed going to the Dodgers)

[Orgfiller]

One other thing that Ohtani might find value: he can probably live in anonymity here in Toronto. Privacy seems to be important.

 

Torontonians are literally tracking some random flight which he may or may not be on. The worst part is this isn't even the first time they've done this in the past 5 years (Kawhi Leonard saga fiasco).

[HERPDERP]

One other thing that Ohtani might find value: he can probably live in anonymity here in Toronto. Privacy seems to be important.

 

I mean, it's not like he will be a nobody here. He may not be hounded as much as he is in LA, but he is going to be a very visible player in the city. He might not have as much attention from Japanese media (LA has the largest Japanese city population outside of Japan)

[Dick_Pole]

This is all Krylian's fault because he's normally a downer but he jinxed it with all his happiness.

[max silver]

I mean, it's not like he will be a nobody here. He may not be hounded as much as he is in LA, but he is going to be a very visible player in the city. He might not have as much attention from Japanese media (LA has the largest Japanese city population outside of Japan)

 

If the dude is plastered all over Canadian media 24/7 it will be hard for Ohtani to avoid attacting a ton of extra attention.

[burlingtonbandit]

One other thing that Ohtani might find value: he can probably live in anonymity here in Toronto. Privacy seems to be important. Watching ESPN MLB news right now. They're talking about what a mistake it would be to sign in Toronto because of lack of exposure to US tv rights. I think that could be a positive for us.

 

I think its honestly the opposite... People are tracking planes and restaurants reservations in Toronto, its more insane than anything. If he's seen on the street people will go nuts and go up to him lol.

 

But at his celeb status that's just one of the deals of being a mega superstar

[Stangstag]

One other thing that Ohtani might find value: he can probably live in anonymity here in Toronto. Privacy seems to be important. Watching ESPN MLB news right now. They're talking about what a mistake it would be to sign in Toronto because of lack of exposure to US tv rights. I think that could be a positive for us.

 

How many 6’6 buff asian dudes have you seen walking around dowtown Toronto?

[rydermike]

The question is, who's on the plane heading to Toronto?

 

Ohtani is on the plane. He's coming to Kikuchi's party for their mutual friend's birthday. That's all.

[Krylian]

This is all Krylian's fault because he's normally a downer but he jinxed it with all his happiness.

 

Soak it all up while it lasts.

[RobinThicc]

I guess theres a chance the Dodgers were informed they're out and have leaked it.

[glory]

Toronto is a relative small pond (in the major sports landscape) and he’s a gigantic fish. He will have less privacy in Toronto/Canada, if anything.

[Stangstag]

I guess theres a chance the Dodgers were informed they're out and have leaked it.

 

Im really really hoping that’s what happened here

[Dick_Pole]

Let's be real. The media here will explode the day of the signing and maybe for another week and then on opening day. Then it's back to Leafs coverage. I think if media attention is a sore spot for Ohtani (which I don't think he really cares either way FWIW), the Jays FO would have made that clear.

[Jays24]

I would find it hilarious if Dave Roberts opening his mouth was what changed it towards us.

[G-Snarls]

Ah yes, the famously reasonable and paragons of morality, the BBWAA.

 

It's more likely that the Sportnet guys haven't been told yet than it is likely that this Dodgers reporter is wrong

[The_DH]

How many 6’6 buff asian dudes have you seen walking around dowtown Toronto?

 

Can't say I look around town for 6'6" buff asian dudes. But I did see Dave Winfield and Lou Piniella in Yorkville when they were big and nobody was getting in their faces.

[Virgil_Hiltz]

It's more likely that the Sportnet guys haven't been told yet than it is likely that this Dodgers reporter is wrong

 

Jays are probably not saying a peep until the ink is dry...maintaining the status quo!

[The Cats Ass]

This is going to be Darvish all over again.

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/blue-jays-to-reportedly-sign-shohei-ohtani.html

[Krylian]

Toronto is a relative small pond (in the major sports landscape) and he’s a gigantic fish. He will have less privacy in Toronto/Canada, if anything.

 

I don't know about that. Canadians tend to not bother celebs on the street too much. I think he'd be able to avoid a lot of public interaction here

[G-Snarls]

Jays are probably not saying a peep until the ink is dry...maintaining the status quo!

 

Then Ohtani's camp can't say they leaked anything

[Krylian]

The plane is currently over Nebraska

[dineke]

I don't know about that. Canadians tend to not bother celebs on the street too much. I think he'd be able to avoid a lot of public interaction here

 

Without a cap and baseball uniform he would blend in with all the other Asians in Toronto easily.

[G-Snarls]

Dodgers currently like the dumped partner who immediately go tell everyone they know what a shitbag you are even though they were in love you with you until 2 minutes ago

[Ray]

I mean, it's gotta be verbally done and just leaked early, right? Chances are Ohtani's camp probably want to break it themselves.

 

Like with all that's transpired today, it would be maybe the biggest blue balls on earth if he doesn't sign with the Jays at this point

[Krylian]

Dodgers currently like the dumped partner who immediately go tell everyone they know what a shitbag you are even though they were in love you with you until 2 minutes ago

 

But will never say that you have a massive cock. I'm here to tell you that we do.

[Stangstag]

This is going to be Darvish all over again.

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/blue-jays-to-reportedly-sign-shohei-ohtani.html

 

Most likely scenario

[The_DH]

Wonder if Rogers is trying to do something big in the Japanese market? Edward Rogers wouldn't be doing this without a real big reason. I might be getting ahead of myself.

[G-Snarls]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Look:

 

[Stangstag]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Look:

 

 

Uhhhhhh im gonna bust

[Eat My Shatkins]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Look:

 

 

My weiner is getting erect again. Just sayin

[Jays24]