Ohtani on his way to Toronto

[lekidecincinnati]

everybody wants to break news how bout use reliable sources

 

[theriver55]

everybody wants to break news how bout use reliable sources

My bad looks now like it's still uncertain where Ohtani ends up.

 

[BMR Genie]

My bad looks now like it's still uncertain where Ohtani ends up.

I do think it's his agent's way to use media to raise the price.

 

[theriver55]

I do think it's his agent's way to use media to raise the price.

you may be right there Genie. THX

 

[BMR Genie]

you may be right there Genie. THX

I still feel he wants to sign with the Dodgers or the Giants. He is just waiting for the right offer.

 

[Jrgum3]

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.

 

[Jrgum3]

I still feel he wants to sign with the Dodgers or the Giants. He is just waiting for the right offer.

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.

 

[BMR Genie]

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.

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.

 

[jjgold]

Probably more information like usual

 

[Jrgum3]

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.

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.

 

[BMR Genie]

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!

 

[Tanko]

If only they can have both.

We'll look forward to this and good luck on your team, Jr!

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[Tanko]

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.

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.

Does Ohtani know it snows in Toronto???

 

[stormtrooper8]

Ohtani grew up in a similar climate to Toronto I believe

 

[stormtrooper8]

Toronto also a very big market

 

[Tanko]

Toronto also a very big market

Its 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

 

[stormtrooper8]

Its 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

But it also is the only Canadian market in the league

And also has a very strong Japanese population

In this day and age market size doesn’t matter as long as it’s not a small market

 

[i'm_lucky]

Toronto also a very big market

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.

IMO, he's using Toronto to get a better deal out of Dodgers or Angels.

 

[stormtrooper8]

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.

IMO, he's using Toronto to get a better deal out of Dodgers or Angels.

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 Toronto

I don’t think the gap in market size is something that really matters now. Toronto is not LA, but it is certainly “big enough.”

 

[stormtrooper8]

Toronto a massive upgrade over Anaheim

SoCal is nice but Angels play in a DUMP