lekidecincinnati
lekidecincinnati
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everybody wants to break news how bout use reliable sources
My bad looks now like it's still uncertain where Ohtani ends up.everybody wants to break news how bout use reliable sources
I do think it's his agent's way to use media to raise the price.My bad looks now like it's still uncertain where Ohtani ends up.
you may be right there Genie. THXI do think it's his agent's way to use media to raise the price.
I still feel he wants to sign with the Dodgers or the Giants. He is just waiting for the right offer.you may be right there Genie. THX
I would love my Giants to sign Ohtani but I'm not holding my breath because the Giants always say they're interested in a big name free agent but they never sign one because someone else outbids them or the signing falls apart. I'll believe it when I'll see it but the Giants haven't signed anyone this big since Barry Bonds came to the bay in the offseason of 1992.I still feel he wants to sign with the Dodgers or the Giants. He is just waiting for the right offer.
The Giants are targeting either Ohtani or Yamamoto. If not Ohtani, maybe Yamamoto? It will be a lot cheaper than Otani, even though he will still cost a lot of money too.I would love my Giants to sign Ohtani but I'm not holding my breath because the Giants always say they're interested in a big name free agent but they never sign one because someone else outbids them or the signing falls apart. I'll believe it when I'll see it but the Giants haven't signed anyone this big since Barry Bonds came to the bay in the offseason of 1992.
Maybe they'll get him instead. They definitely need to do something this offseason to excite the fanbase. I guess getting rid of Kapler was a start but they need to bring in a big free agent signing or else it will be the same old story with the Giants.The Giants are targeting either Ohtani or Yamamoto. If not Ohtani, maybe Yamamoto? It will be a lot cheaper than Otani, even though he will still cost a lot of money too.
If only they can have both.Maybe they'll get him instead. They definitely need to do something this offseason to excite the fanbase. I guess getting rid of Kapler was a start but they need to bring in a big free agent signing or else it will be the same old story with the Giants.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$If only they can have both.
We'll look forward to this and good luck on your team, Jr!
I would be shocked if he doesn't go to the Dodgers. Big money to spend. Big market. Closest to Japan to draw that audience and tourists. Lots of +'s vs Toronto.Pretty smart marketing ploy by Ohtani and his agent to make it seem like he's going to Toronto only to drive his price up. I think he winds up in LA. I don't want him to because I hate the Dodgers but the glitz and glamour of playing in LA seem like it'll be the destination for Ohtani.
Its big not close to LA. LA is 3.5X the market of Toronto.Toronto also a very big market
But it also is the only Canadian market in the leagueIts big not close to LA. LA is 3.5X the market of Toronto.
Also, a lot more media in LA = more press and public view.
Markets of more than 10 million people
21,199,865 New York Mets, New York Yankees
16,373,645 Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers
Markets of 5-10 million people
9,157,540 Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox
7,608,070 Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals
7,039,362 Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants
6,188,463 Philadelphia Phillies
5,819,100 Boston Red Sox
5,456,428 Detroit Tigers
5,221,801 Texas Rangers
Markets of 3-5 million people
4,682,897 Toronto Blue Jays
4,669,571 Houston Astros
4,112,198 Atlanta Braves
3,878,380 Florida Marlins
3,554,760 Seattle Mariners
3,426,350 Montreal, QC (NHL)
3,251,876 Arizona Diamondbacks
I live in Toronto, it's nothing compared to any of the major cities in the US. Even Sydney, Australia is a better city than T.O. imo. The only draw Toronto has is that it's a multicultural city and Ohtani might feel more comfortable socially... don't think he's a fan of Winter, so I think it's highly likely he signs with LA.Toronto also a very big market
He doesn’t have to live there in winter if he doesn’t like it. But I’m pretty sure he grew up in very similar climate to TorontoI live in Toronto, it's nothing compared to any of the major cities in the US. Even Sydney, Australia is a better city than T.O. imo. The only draw Toronto has is that it's a multicultural city and Ohtani might feel more comfortable socially... don't think he's a fan of Winter, so I think it's highly likely he signs with LA.
IMO, he's using Toronto to get a better deal out of Dodgers or Angels.