The future of Shohei Ohtani

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Peter, I agree that at a certain point you would think a little bit more money wouldn't matter, but it usually ends up being the highest bidder that signs the player so hard to believe it will be different with Ohtani.

True but I can't believe this young man of unique talents isn't dying to get out of there and get to someplace where he can compete.

[RCMcKenzie]

Rendon, Trout, Urshela, Moniak, Moustakis, Drury, Renfroe. The Angels need a few pitchers next year. See if Giolito can pan-out. I'd stay there.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

True but I can't believe this young man of unique talents isn't dying to get out of there and get to someplace where he can compete.

I am sure he will get the best of both worlds.

There are enough teams with the money that he will get his money, he will play on a winning team, and if he choses he can live where he wants to.

He will get quality of life and quality of work life and enjoy his life.

with his skill set and style he will survive and prosper.

Will be fun watching

[Seven]

Ohtani is confirmed to have torn his UCL again, per the Angels GM. It's unclear whether it will require surgery, but he won't pitch for the rest of the year. I've linked the tweet below.

https://x.com/jeffpassan/status/1694...9Tg4v1McmAcYQA

Clearly he should dedicate himself to hitting. 2nd UCL tear. He's an elite hitter, and should continue as such.

[bk400]

Agree. Take his 2nd MVP award and then move to right field. Where he might even win a few Gold Gloves.

As an aside, I find it incredible that he's throwing 94 mph with a torn UCL.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by bk400

Agree. Take his 2nd MVP award and then move to right field. Where he might even win a few Gold Gloves.

As an aside, I find it incredible that he's throwing 94 mph with a torn UCL.

I believe Nolan Ryan threw a 98 MPH fastball on his last pitch, with a torn UCL, at the age of 46.

[mrreality68]

Wow

No pitching test of year and potentially surgery but they are no sure. That question can cost him $
Tens of millions of dollars in his next contract depending on the answer.

So he hits the rest of the year and gets his MVP as someone mentioned,
Trout goes back on the IL after playing just 1 game and maybe out rest of year.

Sad for the Fans in LA and not the 2 month send off they thought

Wow and not even a play off race

[cesarcap]

Now, w/ the UCL, is a perfect time for the Yankees or Mets to overpay....