technically it's legal but that sure doesn't make it ethical in my book -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
at first was thinking they wouldn't have a problem because it was Ohtani's suggestion. I would think owners would have the bigger problem with it.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
plus contenders for Yamamoto only $46 mil counts toward luxury tax - $24 mil to play withby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
can you believe it $68 mil is deferred - $2 mil a year for 10 years counts toward luxury tax - than the balance $68 mil over something like the following 7 yearsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Jack's one source I trust for Yankee newsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
probably in progress as LA is 3 hours behind us - late lunch there while we're thinking dinner sometimes the best get duped by someone and you're one of my bestsby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
read this - the Dodgers were clearing roster spots for Ohtani & Kelly. I seriously doubt the Yankees will trade Schmidt after being 'forced' to give up King in the Soto deal. We definitely to re-enforce our pitching depth. How far can we go with Cole and whoever else is healthy and reliable? See what HotStove reports tonight -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Just read that the Yankee brass if flying to LA to meet with Yamamoto and his representatives tomorrow,by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
to a full, healthy seasonby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Boone indicated during an interview he would either be at the meeting or at least be available to meet with Kamamoto. Also heard Matsui could also be included. Question are we at the disadvantage as Uncle Stevie & David Stearns met with him in Japan? I like the idea of him coming to The Cathedral of Baseball II - the feeling there you get in no other ball park..by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I agreeby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I know = unfortunately he'll probably meet with Uncle Stevie Tuesday that's why I hope Hideki will have some influence and maybe tweak the odds in our favor.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
wonder if the Dodgers are still in the Kamamoto stakes - sounds like they're gearing up for a 2024 comebackby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
should be interesting as they recap some big deals of the week and with Ohtani & Soto set for 2024, could see other FA signings soon - yes I know Soto was a trade.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
close to the same - if it really is Ohtani's Instagram: here's an early report: Shohei Ohtani, the most coveted free agent in baseball history, announced his next team on Instagram: The Los Angeles Dodgers. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the deal is for 10 years and 700 million, by far the biggest contract in baseball history. The team has not yet commented.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
a bum tip as people were tracking flights to Toronto someone probably had a mixed signal. More of that article 'Morosi reported Friday morning that Ohtani was close to making a decision on where he will sign and that his signing later that day was a distinct possibility. He added that the Blue Jays were a finalist for the two-way superstar, sparking speculation that Ohtani was close to signinby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
Just googled Ohtani and found this is a SI article : “Today, I posted reporting that included inaccurate information that Shohei Ohtani was traveling to Toronto,” Morosi wrote on social media. “I regret the mistake and apologize to baseball fans everywhere. I am deeply sorry for letting you down.”by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
still reading that Ohtani deal is not done - is this another case of the reporter trying to get the jumpstart headline like Judge signing with the Giants or Padres? Hopefully something will be official soon.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I heard this rumor starting yesterday - speculation was it has something to do with Toronto having a dome. To think the Dodgers lost out after their hot pursuit - wonder if that hype had anything to do with it or maybe he just wanted a low-profile team. Will the Dodgers now ramp up their endeavors in the Kamamoto sweepstakes. Hope we make an offer he can't refuse Monday.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
in the end we both just want that elusive #28 -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I get concerned about any player coming to New York - it's a different atmosphere.- we've seen players come who just couldn't get it together - don't want to be let down again but you have to take the risk.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
I know all that but still want to see how Soto performs in the Bronx. - and how the pitching gets restocked. Getting Kamamoto would be a good start.by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
that was a lot of pitching we lost in two days - I'm reserving my judgment on this deal -by toga - TheYankeesBoard.com
and the deal is not finalized yet!! Somebody jumped the gunby toga - TheYankeesBoard.com