Is it time to short Ohtani?

[bk400]

Ok, so I'm probably going to look stupid in a week or two. But here it goes. I think Ohtani is done. He just published a children's book starring his pet dog. In the middle of the season. Yes, it was co-authored, which means that some other dude wrote the book, but still. Yes, the gamblers still have Ohtani as the favorite to win the NL MVP. But I think he's toast. He's going to suck for the rest of the year.

Let's go Mets!!!!!

[G1911]

Yes, couldn't agree more. Ohtani sucks at baseball now and his career is over because of a childrens book and Soto is trash because of the first few weeks of a 15 year contract. The hottest take is surely reasonable and sensible.

[steve B]

The book was probably written in the offseason and timed to be published during the season when the publicity of him playing would be highest.

[D. Bergin]

I admit it. I clicked on this thread.

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

I admit it. I clicked on this thread.

Damn, me too.

[jayshum]

Ohtani homered in his 5th straight game today.

[frankbmd]

Name one dog book writer with a higher WAR. Go Shohei Go

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Name one dog book writer with a higher WAR. Go Shohei Go

Props for the P.D. Eastman reference Frank.

[Peter_Spaeth]

No one has ever had two Tommy John surgeries, then added to their burden by writing a kids' book. The OP may be onto something.

[bk400]

Ohtani is everywhere. He heard me giving him crap about his book and then busted my ass.