cubbymark Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Cody Bellinger is probably licking his chops right now. Yes, the Yankees are probably out of the sweepstakes for his services, but he's going to do very well for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Non Soto transactions from yesterday Eduardo Rodriguez to the D-Backs: 4 years, $80 million (with a 5th year vesting option) Reds sign Jeimer Candelario: 3 years, $45 million (with a club option) Also - reports are that Ohtani will make his decision by Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, RIPPA said: Also - reports are that Ohtani will make his decision by Sunday In one of those "Hey, why did Living Colour just re-record Cult of Personality?" moments: Bob Nightengale is reporting that the Dodgers asked reliever Joe Kelly (who wears #17) how he would feel about wearing ... any other number next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Sucks that the Jays whiffed on both Soto and Ohtani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onelegbrynn Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 hours ago, RIPPA said: Reds sign Jeimer Candelario: 3 years, $45 million (with a club option) This one is really interesting to me. The Reds are already loaded with infielders so either someone is getting shipped off for pitching or some serious mix & match platooning will be going on next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Well this is coming out of nowhere Quote Carlyle Group founder David Rubenstein is in talks to acquire the Baltimore Orioles, according to a report from Gillian Tan of Bloomberg. The O’s are currently owned by the Angelos family. It’s unclear if any kind of deal is close at this time. It should also be noted that the Orioles and the state of Maryland still haven't finalized the deal to renovate Camden Yards and to keep the Birds in Baltimore So... yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 7 hours ago, RIPPA said: Non Soto transactions from yesterday Eduardo Rodriguez to the D-Backs: 4 years, $80 million (with a 5th year vesting option) 30 year old pitcher coming off outlier career year going to a hitters' ballpark... what could go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Darius Bagfelt Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Infinit said: Sucks that the Jays whiffed on both Soto and Ohtani. Ohtani was the only one worth pursuing. Jays really didn't match up with what the Padres wanted playerwise and would have had to empty out what's left for 1 year of Soto. I'm still slightly hopeful for Ohtani coming to Toronto. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun had a good point for once in his life. Rogers is out from the money losing NHL rights deal in 2026. 50-60 million a year for Ohtani is a bargain compared to the 500-550 million they are giving the NHL. The Jays when they are in the hunt gets Sportsnet better ratings than hockey. Edited December 8, 2023 by Serious Darius Bagfelt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Ohtani's apparently made his decision. The news may come as soon as today according to Olney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Baseball Twitter is currently trying to will Ohtani to the Jays right now - it is fucking amazing THERE IS A PRIVATE JET FLYING THERE!!!! KIKUCHI MADE DINNER RESERVATIONS!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Baseball Twitter is currently trying to will Ohtani to the Jays right now - it is fucking amazing THERE IS A PRIVATE JET FLYING THERE!!!! KIKUCHI MADE DINNER RESERVATIONS!!!! My pants are halfway off!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Darius Bagfelt Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Will Jose Berrios give up number 17 ??????!!!!!!!???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 One of the Dodgers beat reporters is saying that Ohtani to the Jays is happening with the formal announcement happening tonight EDIT - other reporters are saying that isnt the case and it still isn't decided (but the Jays are still in it) So... yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 55 minutes ago, Serious Darius Bagfelt said: Will Jose Berrios give up number 17 ??????!!!!!!!???????? I couldn't imagine how quick the DFA would happen if he said no. lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I hope he signs with Toronto and everyone blames Dave Roberts for daring to talk about meeting with Ohtani. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, Kevin Wilson said: I hope he signs with Toronto and everyone blames Dave Roberts for daring to talk about meeting with Ohtani. If he does sign with the Blue Jays, that HAS to be the first question at the press conference. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Bust out your happy bird dance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 It’s not like Rogers doesn’t have the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Bust out your happy bird dance.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Assuming Ohtani signs this evening - I wonder how many/how quickly other folks come off the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Crazy how the AL East just keeps somehow getting stronger. It's war over here and I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Serious Darius Bagfelt Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 50 minutes ago, odessasteps said: It’s not like Rogers doesn’t have the money. Well that's it. When Ted Rogers bought the Jays it was because no one else was interested and it was programming for his network. He hated sports and gave them no budget. Edward Rogers III comes off badly and is an annoying rich guy most likely but he has ego and is a sports guy. It's time they acted like a big city team. Investing in the stadium and spring training facilities was important. Dunedin was becoming an accident waiting to happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Darius Bagfelt Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Kevin Wilson said: I hope he signs with Toronto and everyone blames Dave Roberts for daring to talk about meeting with Ohtani. Didn't Ohtani spurn them before when he signed with the Angels? I'd say he hates the colour blue but Blue Jay blue and Dodger blue are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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