Angels Pursuing Ohtani

[IEAngelsfan]

1 hour ago, mulwin444 said:

 You had this saved to your harddrive, didn't you?

That's his screensaver.

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, calscuf said:

And Japanese prefer polite to brash.  Flexing muscles isn't exactly a good thing.

I wonder if sosh and pujols walked in with sumo uniforms on to impress him.

[John Smith]

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For those interested, Jacob Pearson and David Banuelos would have ranked in the Nos. 15-20 prospect range in the #Angels and #Mariners systems, respectively. Now, they will slot in to the #Twins system

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, Jobu said:

Props to Ohtani's agent for playing Arte and Dipoto off each other for at least another mil. 

And ends up a padre.

[Chuck]

5 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

And ends up a padre.

I'm hoping this happens if not us.

[tomsred]

1 hour ago, Jobu said:

Props to Ohtani's agent for playing Arte and Dipoto off each other for at least another mil. 

Also, maybe props to the Twins for getting two good prospects by playing the Angels and Mariners off against each other.

[Biergott]

Every time I refresh and this thread goes to the top I think he might’ve decided....gonna be intense until he decides. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

5 minutes ago, tomsred said:

Also, maybe props to the Twins for getting two good prospects by playing the Angels and Mariners off against each other.

That would be funny if they called each front office with a bad japanese accent (like jerry lewis when they let him be asian in movies), and said we want to sign with you, but we need more money first.

[Chuck]

2 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

That would be funny if they called each front office with a bad japanese accent (like jerry lewis when they let him be asian in movies), and said we want to sign with you, but we need more money first.

Ha. Nice!

[ten ocho recon scout]

7 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

That would be funny if they called each front office with a bad japanese accent (like jerry lewis when they let him be asian in movies), and said we want to sign with you, but we need more money first.

 

[vladdy#27]

Just for comparison

Ohtani (Age 18-23)

GS 82 IP 543 H/9 6.4 ERA 2.52 K/9 10.3 BB/9 3.3 WHIP 1.08 (6.6 IP per start)

Darvish (Age 18-24)

GS 162 IP 1268 H/9 6.5 ERA 1.99 K/9 8.9 BB/9 2.4 WHIP 0.99  (7.8 IP per start)

Tanaka (Age 18-24)

GS 172 IP 1315 H/9 8.1 ERA 2.30 K/9 8.5 BB/9 1.5 WHIP 1.11 (7.7 IP per start)

Maeda (Age 20-27)

GS 217 IP 1509 H/9 7.5 ERA 2.39 K/9 7.4 BB/9 1.9 WHIP 1.05 (7.0 IP per start)

[Chuck]

32 minutes ago, calscuf said:

Nicely done! 

[Docwaukee]

I feel like Chuck had a cigar and maybe a bourbon or scotch (or two) and is just dying to give us the real scoop but can't 

[Docwaukee]

Also, this is another example of Billy being aggressive for a player he feels strongly about.  A 23yo #1 starter and the potential for a lot more at a fraction of the cost something like his talents would normally bring in.  I learned my lesson on Simmons.  When Billy has a chance to acquire a young, club controlled star player, let him do what he has to and trust it.  

And by 'big guns', I am thinking Chuck means Trout.  

[totdprods]

Only Jim Bowden could shoot down his own scoop...

Jim Bowden@Jim_BowdenSXM

 

 Ohtani has not narrowed his list of seven teams as of this morning according to sources close to the process

[tdawg87]

We won't know until he actually signs. All this "favorites" crap is just a bunch of BS to generate hits. 

[Blarg]

It would be funny as hell if he signed without a bonus to the Braves.

[zenmaster]

If we don't get him I'd love for something dumb to happen. Like he announces an 8th team came in and really impressed him and he will be spending his time in Tampa with the Rays.

[KevinJ14]

If I was a Twins fan, I would be absolutely ecstatic with the moves they made. Finnessed some real talent from both Angels and Mariners.

[Ohtaniland]

Can’t wait for the announcement of a new mystery team that has entered the race. 

[Jobu]

36 minutes ago, zenmaster said:

If we don't get him I'd love for something dumb to happen. Like he announces an 8th team came in and really impressed him and he will be spending his time in Tampa with the Rays.

I'm taking my talents to South.... side. 

[Ohtaniland]

Some teams are complaining about the process.

Some MLB front offices involved in the sweepstakes to sign Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani are reportedly "suspicious" a decision was made before the recruitment process was completed.

On Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic used the term "eyewash," a baseball phrase for a lack of sincere effort, to describe how certain teams view the Ohtani free-agent derby.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported earlier Wednesday the dual-threat sensation, a starting pitcher and outfielder, finished meeting with the seven finalists. Those teams included the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.

[Chuck]

3 minutes ago, Calzone said:

Teams are complaining about the recruitment process.

The Yankees and Red Sox Some MLB front offices involved in the sweepstakes to sign Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani are reportedly butt hurt "suspicious" a decision was made before the recruitment process was completed.

On Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic used the term "eyewash," a baseball phrase for a lack of sincere effort, to describe how certain teams view the Ohtani free-agent derby.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported earlier Wednesday the dual-threat sensation, a starting pitcher and outfielder, finished meeting with the seven finalists. Those teams included the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.

Fixed.

[totdprods]

I actually started wondering about a pre-arranged deal this morning between the Padres and Ohtani. 

The fact that the organizations had so many previous ties and business allows some back-end methods for money to be exchanged...
There was an extensive media push talking about the Padres as the surprising darkhorse candidate - almost too much of a media push, as if it was trying to get ahead of a 'conspiracy' (remember Heyman's article detailing an excessive number of reasons why the Padres made the most sense?) and paint it as a fit, despite the lack of a DH, the lack of a contending team, etc. 

And A.J. Preller hasn't exactly proven to be a guy of high integrity or someone above shenanigans.

[Make Angels Great Again]

Seriously.

 

Yankees need to stop being sore little bitches.