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It's a shame that his injury will likely lower his market value... but he's gonna rake in YUGE bucks all the same.

But where will he end up?

Ohtani has previously said that one of the biggest reasons he chose the Angels was because he wanted to play for a west coast team so he would have a shorter plane ride back to Japan.
I see no reason why that still wouldn't be a factor in his thinking.
I think the farthest east he'll go is the Rangers... but I fully expect he'll sign with a west coast team again.
But which one?

The Dodgers?
They're a rich team who like to ignore the Luxury Tax... but honestly, I don't think Ohtani wants that kind of environment.

The Padres?
They went all in last year, spent boatloads of money... and didn't make the playoffs.
I think Ohtani will be gun-shy on the Padres.

The Diamondbacks?
Where the D-Backs a one-hit-wonder? Ohtani will sure be wondering.

The Giants?
I give this a 50/50 chance. They have been snake bit since their glory days but they have a good process in place. The big question is, do the Giants have the balls to spend that kind of money?

The Athletics?


The Angels?
It would have to be the sales pitch of the century!!!!!!! (he already turned down their qualifying offer)

The Mariners?
This is my pick for where he goes.
Ohtani is on record saying how much he likes Seattle and the Mariners are sooooooo close!
I think the Mariners open up their wallet and go after Ohtani.

Siedler left his entire fortune to Ohtani, including his stake in the team. They will be announcing it tomorrow.

I'd say 75% chance Dodgers. They held back on spending last year to avoid the luxury tax.

25% chance the Giants. They need to make a big move.

0% Mariners. They won't/can't spend that much.

It is true, the Mariners ownership refuse to pay large sums for really anything, and it does not help that there is a question mark on his health.

But, I would love him in Seattle.

hawkfan8812 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:19 pm It is true, the Mariners ownership refuse to pay large sums for really anything, and it does not help that there is a question mark on his health.

But, I would love him in Seattle.

Yeah, it's more like wishful thinking on my part...
But then again, no one thought the Rangers would go out and spend $500 million dollars either.

Would love to see him in Seattle but I think he ends up in SF

Reservoir Dog wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:16 pm

hawkfan8812 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:19 pm It is true, the Mariners ownership refuse to pay large sums for really anything, and it does not help that there is a question mark on his health.

But, I would love him in Seattle.

Yeah, it's more like wishful thinking on my part...
But then again, no one thought the Rangers would go out and spend $500 million dollars either.

I am sure you have already heard this, but before I forget again.

The Rangers were known for one thing in this year's playoffs and that was their ROAD wins. I think they were undefeated (11-0?) on the road in playoff games. Who did they play?

R ays
O rioles
A stros
D iamondbacks

Coincidence? I don't think so.

i hope the dodgers get him and he blows out a knee or something and they choke on the contract.

California is a high tax shit hole. if he had any brains, he'd steer clear of that state.

JackCoughsALot wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:24 pm California is a high tax shit hole. if he had any brains, he'd steer clear of that state.

Well, if he eliminates all the shit holes... then I guess his only choice would be the Toronto Blue Jays.

Reservoir Dog wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:47 pm

JackCoughsALot wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:24 pm California is a high tax shit hole. if he had any brains, he'd steer clear of that state.

Well, if he eliminates all the shit holes... then I guess his only choice would be the Toronto Blue Jays.

As a Blue Jays fan, I would be down with that.

JackCoughsALot wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:24 pm California is a high tax shit hole. if he had any brains, he'd steer clear of that state.

Worth every penny, it cost money to live in one of the top 5 climates on earth.

The Dodgers win the Ohtani sweepstakes. 10- year $700 million dollar deal...

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shoh ... 700m-deal/

B-Tender wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:12 pm I'd say 75% chance Dodgers. They held back on spending last year to avoid the luxury tax.

25% chance the Giants. They need to make a big move.

0% Mariners. They won't/can't spend that much.

.

I figured he would stay on the west coast.

But the Dodgers puking up $700 million is just fucking ridiculous.

8-TrackJones wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:21 pm The Dodgers win the Ohtani sweepstakes. 10- year $700 million dollar deal...

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shoh ... 700m-deal/

'Win'

Biker wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:55 pm

8-TrackJones wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:21 pm The Dodgers win the Ohtani sweepstakes. 10- year $700 million dollar deal...

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shoh ... 700m-deal/

'Win'

Yo, they just kicked the can down the road to the next ownership group!

What a disgrace for MLB to allow this. Another black eye for
Manfred

Biker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:41 am What a disgrace for MLB to allow this. Another black eye for
Manfred

Seriously. WTF? $20 million against the luxury tax for 10 years of the "best player since Ruth"? Fucking Dodgers need all the help they can get but subverting the luxury tax like this should not be allowed.

saltydog wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:27 am
Yo, they just kicked the can down the road to the next ownership group!

Obviously Ohtani will be part of the next ownership group. Only way this contract makes sense for the team.

Burn1dwn wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:50 am

Biker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:41 am What a disgrace for MLB to allow this. Another black eye for
Manfred

Seriously. WTF? $20 million against the luxury tax for 10 years of the "best player since Ruth"? Fucking Dodgers need all the help they can get but subverting the luxury tax like this should not be allowed.

The Dodgers, Yankees, and Mets are on line 1.

That deal looks like they gave the salary cap rules to an 8 year old and told them to figure out a way to make this contract work for the next 10 years.

Animal wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:57 pm That deal looks like they gave the salary cap rules to an 8 year old and told them to figure out a way to make this contract work for the next 10 years.

Either that or it's a stroke of genius.
All depends on how you look at it, I guess.

Reservoir Dog wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:05 pm

Animal wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:57 pm That deal looks like they gave the salary cap rules to an 8 year old and told them to figure out a way to make this contract work for the next 10 years.

Either that or it's a stroke of genius.
All depends on how you look at it, I guess.

If the Dodgers win 2-3 World Series rings, it's probably all worth it.

Of the $700M in the contract, only $460M counts against the CBT(Competitive Balance Tax). I don't understand why this is so.