The future of Shohei Ohtani

[mrreality68]

Ohtani just won his 2nd MVP award and 2nd time it was unanimous.

My understanding only player to win it both times unanimous

He will be getting his money and will be interesting to see where he picks

[bk400]

Guy shows up for his MLB acceptance video in what appears to be an apartment in Japan (I'm inferring from the low angle of the sunlight coming in through the window that it is morning where he is). And he's cradling a puppy. In a sweater that looks suspiciously like the one I have from Uniqlo. It's awesome. This guy is different in a strangely endearing way. Hope he goes far and plays for anyone other than the Angels, Mets or Yankees.

[Peter_Spaeth]

SHOHEI OHTANI'S 2024 TEAM ODDS*

Los Angeles Dodgers: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Chicago Cubs: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
San Francisco Giants: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
New York Yankees: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
New York Mets: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Texas Rangers: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Boston Red Sox: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Seattle Mariners: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Los Angeles Angels: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Philadelphia Phillies: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Toronto Blue Jays: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
San Diego Padres: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Any other team: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)

[packs]

I have such a hard time with the frequency the Giants are noted as serious contenders for huge free agents. They were supposed to be in on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes too and people talked about them like a serious contender.

But why? They have a terrible major league team and nobody in the minors either. If Ohtani didn't like losing on the Angels, the Giants are hardly a move in the right direction.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by packs

I have such a hard time with the frequency the Giants are noted as serious contenders for huge free agents. They were supposed to be in on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes too and people talked about them like a serious contender.

But why? They have a terrible major league team and nobody in the minors either. If Ohtani didn't like losing on the Angels, the Giants are hardly a move in the right direction.

I think some are underestimating the geographical factor. Being on the West Coast is huge if you have family in east Asia that you frequently visit. Same goes for Europe and the east coast.

Can someone enlighten me on why the Cubs are #2?

[packs]

There are plenty of teams on the West Coast though. The Giants haven't made a big splash in quite some time. The biggest free agent they signed last offseason in terms of contract money was giving Mitch Hanniger $43 million.

I don't see why they'd be in the sweepstakes at all. It's like saying because the A's are (temporarily) on the West Coast they're players too.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by packs

There are plenty of teams on the West Coast though. The Giants haven't made a big splash in quite some time. The biggest free agent they signed last offseason in terms of contract money was giving Mitch Hanniger $43 million.

I don't see why they'd be in the sweepstakes at all. It's like saying because the A's are (temporarily) on the West Coast they're players too.

Good point. He better not go to the A's, lol