Angels Pursuing Ohtani

[JAHV]

1 minute ago, Randy Gradishar said:

But why would both teams be told to do so? It seems more like the teams are just trying to make an extra push; I was a little worried that it may come off as desperate, too, but hopefully it just shows that they're serious.

Maybe it's like in real estate when a call goes out for a "best and final offer" with a time window for all parties bidding. 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

15 minutes ago, jordan111280 said:

So all this time, there have been no leaks, and now all the sudden Bowden has a connection.  I call BS.  

Usually, he is full of shit!......

[vladdy#27]

22 minutes ago, greginpsca said:

Are any of their remaining guys blue chippers?

 

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Twins had lots of money to spend on international. The club voided the $3 million contract of Dominican shortstop Jelfry Marte after complications with his physical in the last few months. He’s still on the market.@MLBPipeline

This guy is still out there as well. #3 international prospect of 2017 behind Ohtani and Wander Franco (Rays)

[greginpsca]

Is anyone monitoring 'Pio Diportes"?

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

14 minutes ago, John Smith said:

Ranking The Ex-Braves Who Have Been Granted Free Agency

2. Yunior Severino, 2B
Severino signed for $1.9 million in 2016 as one of the top players in the Braves' loaded international class. He is an offense-first switch-hitting middle infielder with power potential and loads of bat speed. As you would expect for a teenager, he has plenty of work ahead of him, especially defensively, but 17-year-olds who slug .444 in the Gulf Coast League are exceedingly hard to find.

5. Ji-Hwan Bae, SS

Bae was one the better international prospects to play in the 18U World Cup this summer–he hit .286/.393/.412 at the tournament–and he signed with the Braves soon after. Scouts who saw Bae projected him as a well-rounded, athletic middle infielder with a chance to stay at shortstop. His plus speed is an asset, although there are more questions about his power potential.

7. Juan Contreras, RHP
Contreras is all about arm strength. He can light up radar guns from 92-97 mph already and he's got a little room to add more velocity. But right now he has no idea of where the ball is going when it leaves his hand (10 walks per nine in the GCL this year) and his secondary pitches are more ideas than refined offerings at this point.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/international/ranking-braves-prospects-granted-free-agency/

I want Yunior Severino and the OF Negret! Contreras could be a good extra part that could fall into our hands inexpensively.... Just due to the "Wild Thing" persona.

[totdprods]

I want all three if we miss on Ohtani. Why not?

[Hufflepuff]

Mariners get 1mil from the twinkies for a 5th round catching prospect, we had to cough up a 3rd? Bummer

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

2 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I want all three if we miss on Ohtani. Why not?

Don't need another Bae! Mine would get jealous~

[Chuck]

36 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Have you reached out to Tim?

We're good buds, but mums the word.

[vladdy#27]

5 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I want all three if we miss on Ohtani. Why not?

3. SS Jelfry Marte

6. OF Raimfer Salinas

8. C Antonio Cabello

11. SS Ronny Rojas

24. SS Osleivis Basabe

25. OF Wildred Patino

29. OF Stir Candelario

From MLB.com’s top 30 international prospects are still available. So at the very least we have some good fall back options

[bloodbrother]

18 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

I want Yunior Severino and the OF Negret! Contreras could be a good extra part that could fall into our hands inexpensively.... Just due to the "Wild Thing" persona.

Royals just signed him

 

[Chuck]

If I'm a young foreigner and have a choice between Seattle and So. Cal, duh.

I didnt move up here until I was almost 40. But my main reason was to be close to my dad who suffered a stroke 3 years prior, and who ultimately passed away in my arms in 2008 on Thanksgiving day, at.my house unexpectedly. 

[Ohtaniland]

This is all about Dipoto vs Eppler. 

[ettin]

6 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

If I'm a young foreigner and have a choice between Seattle and So. Cal, duh.

I didnt move up here until I was almost 40. But my main reason was to be close to my dad who suffered a stroke 3 years prior, and who ultimately passed away in my arms in 2008 on Thanksgiving day, at.my house unexpectedly. 

Sorry to hear that Chuck. My mother passed away on Christmas Day 1996 and I always still think about her even to this day. I don't look at the Holiday in a bad way though because it was her favorite Holiday of the year and so I take a sort of odd comfort when the season rolls around.

[ettin]

1 minute ago, Calzone said:

This is all about Dipoto vs Eppler. 

No this is all about acquiring Ohtani. Eppler doesn't have a beef with Dipoto and isn't that petty.

[Chuck]

Just now, ettin said:

No this is all about acquiring Ohtani. Eppler doesn't have a beef with Dipoto and isn't that petty.

Arte and Sosh do. Trust me.

[KevinJ14]

27 minutes ago, Hufflepuff said:

Mariners get 1mil from the twinkies for a 5th round catching prospect, we had to cough up a 3rd? Bummer

David Banuelos is a fine catcher. Both teams gave up a lot.

[ettin]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Arte and Sosh do. Trust me.

That I do believe but I don't think Eppler does at all.

Also this is 90% about Ohtani/10% other old history in my opinion.

[totdprods]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

Arte and Sosh do. Trust me.

I believe you and think that may be an interesting X factor here.

[greginpsca]

Just now, ettin said:

That I do believe but I don't think Eppler does at all.

Also this is 90% about Ohtani/10% other old history in my opinion.

Bend over Jerry!

 

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

I believe you and think that may be an interesting X factor here.

I don't release info like I used to, but I will say this. This brass isn't too fond of Dipoto.

[Chuck]

3 minutes ago, ettin said:

That I do believe but I don't think Eppler does at all.

Also this is 90% about Ohtani/10% other old history in my opinion.

Arte and Sosh have strong personalities. Trust me on this. Italian and a Mexican. God bless them both..

[Stradling]

Quick someone start a new poll, now who do you will sign Ohtani?

[ettin]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

Arte and Sosh have strong personalities. Trust me on this. Italian and a Mexican. God bless them both..

I get it Chuck but if you substituted a guy like Joe Blanton for Ohtani in this scenario you wouldn't see them going this distance they'd let Dipoto eat it, that's all I'm saying.

[Chuck]

Dipoto has no shot here. If what I'm hearing is true. 

The only thing that Dipoto is clinging to besides his charming personality (BS) is the Japanese nostalgia in Seattle. 

From what I learned today, we flexed our muscles in our meeting.