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

[Masterbather]

So today was ultimately about nothing.

 

Dodgers probably still the favorites lol

[DigitalRock]

This day has been ridiculous

[glory]

Now we know how the Giants fans felt last year after being Arson Judge’d. Whatever optimism I had for Ohtani signing here has gone, and I blame myself because against my better judgment I got excited based off a Morosi tweet, and I should have known better.

[jerb]

[Jonn]

 

This s*** is getting f***ing weird.

[Grant77]

I've been intentionally ignoring this to protect my own mental health. Does someone have a synopsis of last couple of days?

 

It seems like nobody knows anything right now, as far as I can tell.

[bones10]

We got Trojan horsed

[jaysblue]

AA might just be the type of vindictive doosh to up his offer just to beat the Jays

 

Thought about it earlier this week, but Atlanta makes a lot of sense for Ohtani if he wanted to sign there.

 

Braves have all their core players locked up to team friendly contracts over the next 8-10 years. They likely could afford Ohtani and don't have to worry about spending on other players to build around him. Financially he won't strap the team since they already have Acuna, Olsen, Riley, Albies, Harris, Strider etc. all locked up to team friendly extensions. Atlanta is a great baseball town and the new ballpark district they've built is amazing and first class. As well, they don't need Ohtani to pitch until 2025 and he would slide right into their rotation since Fried is a FA anyways and will need to be replaced. If Ohtani is concerned about winning, Braves likely to be perennial contenders for the next decade. As well, AA has always been willing to make upgrades and additions to the clubs he's been with, so he has shown a dedication to putting the best team on the field whenever possible.

[BTS]

Which one of you is this?

 

[Brownie19]

I've been intentionally ignoring this to protect my own mental health. Does someone have a synopsis of last couple of days?

 

It seems like nobody knows anything right now, as far as I can tell.

 

The best I have is that you're Marcus Camby.

[Jonn]

Braves gutting their core and savy team friendly contracts and still having a great team only to ultimately splurge on Ohtani makes little sense to me.

[rydermike]

I'd say they failed since the biggest report of the day came from a dude from Dodgers Nation, followed by Morosi,

They got thousands of people and sports shows talking about and tracking a plane he wasnt on. Easily could be spun into "look how crazy and stalker ish jays fans are"

[LGBJ29]

They got thousands of people and sports shows talking about and tracking a plane he wasnt on. Easily could be spun into "look how crazy and stalker ish jays fans are"

 

Ohtani is supposedly holding leaks against teams. My guess is that would involve teams spilling info on meetings taking place. Not fans getting excited on twitter

[G-Snarls]

Ohtani is supposedly holding leaks against teams. My guess is that would involve teams spilling info on meetings taking place. Not fans getting excited on twitter

 

[jaysblue]

Braves gutting their core and savy team friendly contracts and still having a great team only to ultimately splurge on Ohtani makes little sense to me.

 

Why would they have to gut their core? Complete opposite. All their core players are locked up to team friendly contracts. They could likely sign him at $500M and not worry about adding other players around him with everyone locked up for the next 7 to 10 years.

[Carlos Danger]

I've been intentionally ignoring this to protect my own mental health. Does someone have a synopsis of last couple of days?

 

It seems like nobody knows anything right now, as far as I can tell.

 

Up until JP Morosi said he was on the plane and the Dodgers guy saying it happened, it was Twisted (NOPE) Logic's/Reddit thread lol getting the board spun up with BS since last night... A lot of guys looking for 15 mins of fame...

[Jays24]

Which one of you is this?

 

 

Dear God... someone delete this video asap because I don't want this associated with the Jays. Lunatic lol.

[Omar]

I've been intentionally ignoring this to protect my own mental health. Does someone have a synopsis of last couple of days?

It seems like nobody knows anything right now, as far as I can tell.

 

[Sorrow]

The Dodgers guy and the on the plane tweets are what got me really thinking this was happening today. Now I am just sad.

[glory]

Up until JP Morosi said he was on the plane and the Dodgers guy saying it happened, it was Twisted (NOPE) Logic's/Reddit thread lol getting the board spun up with BS since last night... A lot of guys looking for 15 mins of fame...

 

The sad thing is, I actually think Morosi’s source might have been the Reddit thread.

[glory]

I wonder how the dude from Shark Tank felt when he got off the plane.

[TheHurl]

I wonder how the dude from Shark Tank felt when he got off the plane.

 

He knew. He and Ohtani share their agent.

[Carlos Danger]

So you guys realize who it was that reported Ohtani will make a decision by Sunday prior to the "decision is imminent", we all saw this AM.

 

Same MFrrr. Unfortunately, before JP's "reporting", it had been reported by other sources only that a decision is expected before Christmas..

[Jonn]

Why would they have to gut their core? Complete opposite. All their core players are locked up to team friendly contracts. They could likely sign him at $500M and not worry about adding other players around him with everyone locked up for the next 7 to 10 years.

 

I think you misunderstood. They have already moved on from the likes of Freeman and Swanson for more team friendly situations. They have done a wonderful job of locking up a core of great talent. Would be out of character now to go sign the biggest free agent deal in the history of North American sports. Just doesn’t add up.

[TheHurl]

Now ban Morosi from here lol.

 

I'm f***ing done with that fraud.

 

Done. Anyone quoting Morosi is cut forever

[Dick_Pole]

To help take my mind off of this for a few hours, I have entered into a bunch of degenerate gambler NBA bets tonight. Spurs end their losing streak tonight!

[TheHurl]

Which one of you is this?

 

 

We would never have the Gate 14 guys here.

[Terminator]

Which one of you is this?

 

 

Embarrassing

[TheHurl]

To help take my mind off of this for a few hours, I have entered into a bunch of degenerate gambler NBA bets tonight. Spurs end their losing streak tonight!

 

I emptied my account on Jays signing Ohtani bets

[hanton]

He's not even on the plane LMFAO what a day