John_Havok

He can't block, throw, or hit.

I still won’t believe it even if it gets announced tomorrow that he’s signed. April Fools day come early

Higashioka? Why would you want a giant downgrade at C?

From SI.com The first day of the MLB winter meetings has been a snooze (literally—at least one reporter fell asleep in the press room), but that could change soon. Circumstantial evidence points to the possibility that Shohei Ohtani, the jewel of the sport and of the offseason, might be advancing in conversations with the Blue Jays. Ohtani, 29, has been linked with Toronto for weeks, although both sides have taken pains to keep machinations quiet. On Monday there may have been a development. Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins reportedly switched his scheduled in-person media availability to Zoom, then declined to tell reporters where he was. Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, was not believed to be in Nashville on Monday either. Ohtani is thought to be at home somewhere in the western United States, perhaps with his dog, whose name he has also not disclosed. (This is the level of secrecy we are dealing with.) Meanwhile, Blue Jays manager John Schneider, who had been scheduled to address the media on Monday afternoon, had his session moved to Tuesday. A person familiar with that process said the change had been made Friday. A team spokesperson did not return a request for comment as to whether Atkins’s classified location and Schneider’s schedule change were related. Atkins did not return a request for comment as to whether he was at that moment with Ohtani. Balelo did not return a request for comment as to whether he was at that moment with Atkins. The Blue Jays would in many ways make sense for Ohtani. He could command a deal in excess of half a billion dollars, and Toronto ranked only No. 11 in payroll last season. But given his global marketing potential, some executives believe his contract will pay for itself. Japanese television will almost certainly bid to broadcast his team’s games, as NHK did last season. Japanese companies will almost certainly vie to sponsor the team, as many have since he joined the Angels before the 2018 season. And Japanese fans will almost certainly take interest in his team, as they did when he played in Anaheim. Canada’s team could become Japan’s team. And that team should be better than the one Ohtani is leaving, which never made the playoffs despite employing him and Mike Trout. The Blue Jays have made the postseason in three of the last four years, although they have been swept out of the first round each time. It’s easy to imagine that a player of Ohtani’s ability could make them a true contender. They have a young lineup that needs an anchor and a solid middle of the rotation that needs an ace. Ohtani, of course, is perhaps the most talented player who ever lived. He would be the most attractive hitter on the market if he could only hit and the most attractive pitcher on the market if he could only pitch. Even the elbow injury that will keep him off the mound for 2024 will likely only make his contract more complicated, not smaller. His signing will jolt an entire industry awake.

Got a link to the vid?

Yeah, not sure what’s more delusional, his opinions or the fact he seems to think posting ridiculous idiocy that’s about as transparent as plastic wrap actually pisses people off. He has my sympathy for having such low self esteem.

Yeah. Ohtani is plan A, Soto plan B.

In before t's confirmed Atkins was the only GM who flew to Japan to meet with Ohtani AND Yamamoto's reps before they came stateside

Best part is after eating one you don't need to eat again for 3 days

I agree but I also think that plays into the laziness of McDonald's and a few other places when it comes to check coen. Taking a normal chicken sandwich and just adding a spicy sauce isnt anything special. Putting the spiciness into the breading or coating is the key to a good spicy chicken

It's just a masterpiece of greasy excellence.

Sushi is so much more dependant on the quality of its ingredients. Getting the kind of fresh stuff needed for good sushi is impossible in any province that isn't on the coast of an ocean.

The Double Down from KFC is the greatest sandwich ever invented though.

Also extremely unlikely to trade with the Yankees.

Maybe. Ive only had MBs twice so maybe I'll check again but it wasn't good at all the first couple of times

I think Soto's FA deal is going to be very similarly structured to the one Ohtani signs this year. My guess is Ohtani will have 2 opt outs for sure just in case s*** with whatever team he signs with goes south. Maybe year 4 and again after year 6? Soto for sure would insist on having one before he gets to 30 in case he has 3 monster seasons and can hit FA again

Wendy's and A&W spicy chicken sandwiches are good. Way better than they're nonspicy s***. Not as good as Popeyes, but I'd put them above MB

You still haven't made a salient argument as to how he traded for players and gave up next to nothing. To do so, you would need to explain why McGriff, Fernandez and Kent fit the description of "next to nothing" If your only logic is "the Jays won 2 WS" as the explanation...that's a different argument. That would be a justification for trading valuable assets in return for other valuable assets. It doesn't not support or explain your initial claim.

Well, you can recognize sarcasm. but I'm not convinced you know what it means.

Boy I sure learned my lesson. Next time someone says stuff with absolute certainty without providing any actual points to back up their statement I'll just blindly accept it as truth. You must be a politician

Jeff Kent had a HOF worthy career for 8 weeks of Cone. Again, not "next to nothing" The fact he was blocked by Alomar doesn't change what his value was.

Yea you're right, future HOF and an outstanding SS certainly qualify as "next to nothing"

Woo Suk Go sounds like one of connorp's pickup lines in Asia

Name an example of Gillick convincing players to come to the Jays for "next to nothing"

He could very well be going to the Dodgers. Jays have signed top free agents and shown the willingness to spend in the past 5 seasons. Sure, it's probably a long shot but to say the team hasnt done anything since Gillick left is moronic.