Othani discussion

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Yossarian said:

And if Ohtani gets injured, you're out two players. 

Huh, so he didn't play as a DH while recovering from TJ surgery?

[Yossarian]

I would prefer to lock up guys like Rutschman, Henderson, Rodriguez, Holiday, and whichever other young guys that come through the system up for longer contracts than bank on one guy.   Then use money to chase a TOR pitcher if you have it. 

The Angels have had arguably the 2 best players in baseball in the roster for 2 years and they haven't been able to even make the post season.   A successful team is more than just one superstar. 

[RZNJ]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

Huh, so he didn't play as a DH while recovering from TJ surgery?

Depends on the injury and when it happens.  I hear Bryce Harper is out for awhile.   Can’t even DH.  How about a knee or hip injury?   Those would take him out of both roles.

[yark14]

Not sure how much a cut of officially-licensed merchandise clubs get, but if Ohtani signs with a different team there will be a crap ton of people in Japan immediately buying his new teams gear.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, RZNJ said:

Depends on the injury and when it happens.  I hear Bryce Harper is out for awhile.   Can’t even DH.  How about a knee or hip injury?   Those would take him out of both roles.

Sure, but it isn't a lock that an injury takes him out equally in both roles.

[RZNJ]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

Sure, but it isn't a lock that an injury takes him out equally in both roles.

Not a lock.  But even T.J. surgery that Harper had in November won’t allow him to DH 5 months later.   Most major injuries I can think of would shut him down both ways.  Of course, an arm injury is going to mean more down time as a pitcher than hitter.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

1 hour ago, yark14 said:

Not sure how much a cut of officially-licensed merchandise clubs get, but if Ohtani signs with a different team there will be a crap ton of people in Japan immediately buying his new teams gear.

 

 

[24fps]

1 hour ago, yark14 said:

Not sure how much a cut of officially-licensed merchandise clubs get, but if Ohtani signs with a different team there will be a crap ton of people in Japan immediately buying his new teams gear.

A consistently winning team made up of solid but internationally invisible ballplayers will generate more gross revenue.  Far more over time.  It's hard to look at the Orioles signing Ohtani as anything other than a stunt given what it would take to land him.

[oh-wee-ohs]

I realize this will never happen, but as our expenses are low and hoping we can make a legit run in the next 2-3 years. What about something like a 3/230. Can still pay our stars in the future. Ohtani can come out of the otherside still able to get a 10/500+. And, the money and exposure the team makes while he's on the team probably pays for itself. I mean for real, look at the WBC numbers, the Japanese looooooove baseball, we're talking 40 - 60 million viewers every game. If MASN would ever have streaming service, they could rake in subs from Japan, not to mention merch sales thru the roof. The most marketable player in all of baseball that will bring in actual ticket sales. If it was my business the reward far outweighs the risk.

Additional thought: if they were doubley smart (ha!), they'd also hire a second, Japanese broadcast team specifically for those subs. They're way better at pumping up and bringing the excitement to the game too. 

Edited March 23, 2023 by oh-wee-ohs

[OriolesMagic83]

I would rather the O's sign that great pitcher, Sasaki, when he is posted.  Could be that ace we need (or our 2nd ace is Gray Rod hits his ceiling).