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Scott Boras has spoken out against the new posting rules which enable the owners to pay far below market value for overseas players. The first example is Ohtani.
I know there has already been a lot of Ohtani discussion on the Rumors thread, but it may be easier for all to find by having the general (posting rules) or specific (Ohtani) talk here. Just a thought, not a mandate, though!
From Morosi:
Shohei Ohtani development: Multiple @MLB team execs believe Ohtani may actually prefer to sign with a club that doesn’t already have a Japanese star; Ohtani’s camp has not commented on that.
Well, that could be even better for the Cardinals if they woke up and went big on a Marlins deal – to possibly lure Ohtani without taking on Darvish would be ideal.
And then you could pitch them head-to-head against each other if Darvish signed with the Cubs.
Of course, if they come in to a club together as a package deal, then they are going to a club that doesn’t “already” have a Japanese star…
For those who want to read the specifics of the new posting agreement that was ratified unanimously by MLB owners:
Ohtani is to meet with interested teams this week in Los Angeles. Cards are not mentioned, but the list is not definitive.
https://nypost.com/2017/12/02/shohei-ohtani-to-meet-with-mlb-teams-this-coming-week/
The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are heating up. The #Yankees have been told they are out of the running, while #Mariners and #SFGiants are reportedly among the finalists: https://t.co/WIiLtoBZFj pic.twitter.com/Ei9SYYE57x
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) December 3, 2017
“The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are heating up. The #Yankees have been told they are out of the running, while #Mariners and #SFGiants are reportedly among the finalists: https://atmlb.com/2jGMVeU ”
That would be rough if the Giants got both Stanton and Ohtani…
I guess right now, I’m hoping he goes to either the Angels or Mariners
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2017/11/30/red-sox-trade-rumor-boston
“Teams reportedly still in the mix include the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Los Angeles Angels.”
Looks like the Padres are in the mix as well:
https://twitter.com/BerniePleskoff/status/937493347895205888
“#Mariners, #SFGiants and #Padres reported to be receiving a meeting with Shohei Ohtani.”
Cardinals out, Cubs “possibly” still in
https://sports.yahoo.com/shohei-ohtani-tracker-favorite-team-015143749.html
Still rooting for either the Angels or Mariners
From Mark Feinsand, MLB.com:
Here’s what we seem to know Sunday night re: Ohtani based on sources/reports: Finalists include SF, SEA, SD, LAD, CHC, TEX Teams eliminated: OAK, TOR, ATL, MIL, STL, AZ, NYM, NYY, BOS, TB, PIT, MIN, CHW, WAS Unknown status: LAA, HOU, CIN, COL, CLE, MIA, BAL, DET, KC, PHI
The Angels do appear to still be in the market
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/mariners-giants-will-meet-with-shohei-ohtani-yankees-out-of-the-running.htmlThough if his preference is for a smaller market on the West Coast, that appears to favor Seattle & San Diego, with Seattle getting the nod due to the DH.
Seattle also has more of an Asian influence in terms of culture.
If he ends up going to the Cubs I am going to be sick. That would give them yet another superstar at basically the league minimum.
Yup that would be disgusting for him to end up with the Cubs, and from reports I have seen doesn’t look like Cards even tried hard to get him which I see as a stupid decision.
Was hoping he would go to the Mariners since we were not really in the running. Angels is okay though – anyone in the AL is fine. Makes sense to go to the AL anyway as DH would be a good way to utilize his bat. But then they would have to play an aging Pujols at first base.
I’m just thrilled he didn’t pick the Cubs!! Sorry Cubbies you are going to have to spend some money like everyone else. Whew, we dodged a bullet there!
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