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Post by JohnM on Nov 2, 2017 8:20:13 GMT -5
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Post by jimbue2 on Nov 2, 2017 8:29:16 GMT -5
$hit
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Post by JohnM on Nov 6, 2017 20:21:18 GMT -5
Source: Shohei Ohtani has selected CAA Sports to represent him. Nez Balelo will be the lead agent. @dylanohernandez was first on the story.
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Post by yankeeyogi on Nov 6, 2017 20:40:24 GMT -5
We could use him but don't need him...I'm not stressing about this story we'll see not as if it's a fait accompli just yet.
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Post by dtwentythree on Nov 7, 2017 6:36:39 GMT -5
Don’t know about much about him but would imagine if he is a decent two way player he probably has his eyes on NL right?
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Post by JohnM on Nov 7, 2017 7:05:49 GMT -5
Don’t know about much about him but would imagine if he is a decent two way player he probably has his eyes on NL right? I believe the opposite is true.
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Post by Skinnyhead on Nov 7, 2017 7:22:59 GMT -5
Side show.
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Post by JohnM on Nov 7, 2017 8:16:37 GMT -5
Obvious you haven’t read a scouting report on the kid. Same mistake the Red Sox made trading Ruth.
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Post by Knuckles on Nov 7, 2017 8:43:55 GMT -5
The Yankees want Otani.
And I believe they have the inside track ... IF the contract issues can be worked out and he comes.
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Post by Skinnyhead on Nov 7, 2017 9:18:52 GMT -5
Obvious you haven’t read a scouting report on the kid. Same mistake the Red Sox made trading Ruth. Call me "Doubting Skinny".
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Post by NYY23 on Nov 7, 2017 9:29:53 GMT -5
Or could be the same mistake they made signing diceK. Remember, Irabu was the Japanese Nolan Ryan. Lets face it, some players have come over and worked out, some haven't. There are other factors that play, beyond just the skill set. That said, based on what I've heard and seen, I hope they get him.
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Post by GoodFriar on Nov 7, 2017 9:54:15 GMT -5
This guy looks way different than other Japanese players who have come over.
He's a big boy!
LH power hitter, who can also take the ball every 5th Day? we need both of tgose things!
daddy like!
Tanaka and Matsui were both as advertised, so it's not like all Japanese imports are busts.
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Post by roger on Nov 7, 2017 11:07:24 GMT -5
This guy looks way different than other Japanese players who have come over. He's a big boy! LH power hitter, who can also take the ball every 5th Day? we need both of tgose things! daddy like! Tanaka and Matsui were both as advertised, so it's not like all Japanese imports are busts. Seriously, what MLB team is going to let someone alternate between pitching and playing the field on a regular basis ?? I can't see that as a selling point in his recruitment. Pick your need .....It will be one or the other .... Case closed !!!
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Post by dtwentythree on Nov 7, 2017 11:56:50 GMT -5
Not saying that it will happen but I could imagine that he could be everyday offense and come in from the field/dugout to pitch in relief.
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Post by roger on Nov 7, 2017 12:13:08 GMT -5
Not saying that it will happen but I could imagine that he could be everyday offense and come in from the field/dugout to pitch in relief. If that happens on a regular basis, let alone once every month, I will be happy to sell you my Brooklyn bridge at a discount price
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Post by JohnM on Nov 7, 2017 12:18:21 GMT -5
He won’t sign with a team that won’t use him as a two way player.
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Post by roger on Nov 7, 2017 12:22:35 GMT -5
sure, I can a see a team conceding that at the time of signing, but letting him actually do that on a long term regular basis is far fetched. I just don't see that happening.
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Post by NYY23 on Nov 7, 2017 12:36:09 GMT -5
I don't either Roger. Hard to see him getting enough reps to sustain himself as a hitter long term(I envision him as a pitcher first). Pretty much every pitcher in the bigs was a stud hitter at one point too. There's a reason this doesn't happen. Guess we'll see. Hopefully with him in pinstripes.
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Post by GoodFriar on Nov 7, 2017 12:56:54 GMT -5
No guys...he will pitch every 5th day, and DH on the other days.
It's perfect!
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Post by JohnM on Nov 7, 2017 12:59:40 GMT -5
No guys...he will pitch every 5th day, and DH on the other days. It's perfect! Likely won’t play the day before he starts. DH the other days.
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