This guy has NOT EVEN DONNED THE BLUE yet and he’s already the face of the franchise for the rest of my life. No words can describe my love for this man as a human and a player. Just at a loss of words man
1. Sign Yamamoto
2. Gauge interest on Ohtani and get him if you can, if not grab JD
3. Re-sign Heyward/Hernandez as a platoon
4. Trade Busch + pitching prospect + depth for Burnes/Glasnow
5. Sign one of Soler/Gurriel Jr./Teoscar
I think it’s important to note that this is strictly based on Ireton’s interpretation of Ohtani’s comments.
It’s possible something was lost in translation between Ireton and Ohtani.
I reached out to the Dodgers about it early today, and they didn’t provide any additional info.
"My understanding is the Dodgers aren't that enthused about Manuel Margot. They'd be more enthused if it was Randy Arozarena, but that's a lot more prospects."
"I'm not sure if Margot will be part of this package." 👀
Heyman this morning on the reported Tyler Glasnow trade
Sources: Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today.
A representative of his agency, CAA, would not comment when asked about Ohtani’s travel plans.
At this hour, Ohtani does not have a signed agreement with any
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Of the $23.5 million in Teoscar Hernández's deal with the Dodgers, $8.5 million will be deferred, to be paid out from 2030 to 2039, sources tell ESPN. The corner-outfield market is tough, and Hernández opted for a big one-year deal with the best team over other multiyear offers.
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on an 11-year, $280 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN. A monster contract and the Padres, after missing Trea Turner and Aaron Judge, get the longtime Red Sox shortstop.
Big news regarding the outfielder market: The Rays are shopping OF Randy Arozarena, and there’s a good chance that he is moved, sources tell
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UPDATE: Yoshinobu Yamamoto was extremely impressed by the Dodgers' presentation, including the 'support staff' in attendance at the meeting (incl. Freeman, Betts, Ohtani, Smith). A 10+ year contract term has supposedly been offered. Now we wait...