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Post by ghost on Mar 21, 2023 22:38:03 GMT -5
With Steve Cohen bidding, I could easily see Ohtani getting $600 million. My initial guess was around $500-550m but I think if he stays healthy (knock on wood) that he might be able to reach that.
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Mar 22, 2023 3:14:20 GMT -5
Hey Doyers, give him $600 million. Stephen A's Ohtani take as dumb as it always was. It's somehow gotten dumber. With Steve Cohen bidding, I could easily see Ohtani getting $600 million. My initial guess was around $500-550m but I think if he stays healthy (knock on wood) that he might be able to reach that. And any team that gives him that will probably make their money back in a year and a half. The jersey sales, the ticket sales, the Ohtani non-jersey merch sales, the team merch sales because Ohtani's on the team, the concession sales because of increased attendance, and the broadcasting rights fees. The team will kick back and enjoy the profits. |
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Post by BRV on Mar 22, 2023 10:01:56 GMT -5
Another reason why the World Baseball Classic is being played at the perfect time of year: it has built an immense amount of hype and excitement for the upcoming MLB season.
It's drawn strong TV ratings both domestically and internationally (NBC was reporting that the USA-Japan final was projected to be the most-watched baseball game ever), attendance at the games was at an all-time high, it benefited tremendously from a solid social media presence, and it got fans excited about their players who were participating in the WBC. For example, Red Sox fans' response to the team's signing of Masataka Yoshida was tepid at best. But after seeing him dominate the WBC, being arguably the second-best player on Team Japan behind Shohei Ohtani, there's a palpable excitement for his arrival in a Red Sox uniform.
Aside from the injuries to Jose Altuve and Edwin Diaz, both of which could have happened at any time during Spring Training, the 2023 World Baseball Classic was a tremendous success and Major League Baseball couldn't have asked for a better prelude to the upcoming season.
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Post by ghost on Mar 22, 2023 13:21:22 GMT -5
Another reason why the World Baseball Classic is being played at the perfect time of year: it has built an immense amount of hype and excitement for the upcoming MLB season. It's drawn strong TV ratings both domestically and internationally (NBC was reporting that the USA-Japan final was projected to be the most-watched baseball game ever), attendance at the games was at an all-time high, it benefited tremendously from a solid social media presence, and it got fans excited about their players who were participating in the WBC. For example, Red Sox fans' response to the team's signing of Masataka Yoshida was tepid at best. But after seeing him dominate the WBC, being arguably the second-best player on Team Japan behind Shohei Ohtani, there's a palpable excitement for his arrival in a Red Sox uniform. Aside from the injuries to Jose Altuve and Edwin Diaz, both of which could have happened at any time during Spring Training, the 2023 World Baseball Classic was a tremendous success and Major League Baseball couldn't have asked for a better prelude to the upcoming season. Agreed. This is the most I've seen baseball talked about in March in a long time, and it's all been positive talk about how great the WBC was. Basically the perfect appetizer for the MLB season. If this happened in November instead, then it would have been buried behind the NFL, and would have been followed by a 5 month off season where all the momentum would have cooled off instantly. March is the right time to do it. With how universally praised this WBC was, I'd be surprised if more stars didn't participate in 2026. |
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Post by sfvega on Mar 22, 2023 17:15:03 GMT -5
Apparently, yes. The WBC head said that between competition from college/pro football and coming off of grueling regular MLB season and nagging injuries, that it'd be untenable to hold it in November. The WBC where it is replaces the otherwise meaningless Spring Training and don't have to worry about TV partner conflicts from the NFL and NCAAF seasons.
A midsummer WBC around, say, the All-Star Break also is untenable because of the way the Asian pro leagues are scheduled on top of any potential problems with MLB schedules.
March really is the best time to hold it, it seems.
Yeah, this is the perfect time as not like you have a playbook in MLB, you just need reps which is what they are getting in WBC. This turns meaningless Spring training games into fun I don't see them jumping off a cliff for a few injuries I don't want them to, it's just my natural inclination to think that owners overreact to injury risk. It's not like Diaz is out for the year because he's allergic to international baseball. But when we see these things not directly under the owners' thumb, and sometimes even under their thumb, result in a lack of return on those contracts they get discussed for the chopping block. We JUST saw it with the NBA pro-ams that were fun this year and had everyone talking, and as soon as Holgren got injured the NBA was like maybe we won't allow this anymore. |
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Mar 23, 2023 14:22:46 GMT -5
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Post by HMARK Center on Mar 23, 2023 15:56:52 GMT -5
Meantime apparently nearly 100% of Japanese TV sets were tuned in. Good Lord.
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Post by Renslayer on Mar 23, 2023 18:39:13 GMT -5
Oh no
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Mar 23, 2023 18:45:37 GMT -5
Meantime apparently nearly 100% of Japanese TV sets were tuned in. Good Lord. 100% DAMN!!! This is only good for the global growth of the game with that type of rating |
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Mar 23, 2023 18:47:27 GMT -5
That sucks They are down two big bats with Hoskins and Harper (until probably All Star game). Still got Kyle, Catellanos, Turner but going need others to step up. |
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Mar 24, 2023 5:47:49 GMT -5
Meantime apparently nearly 100% of Japanese TV sets were tuned in. Good Lord. Anybody out there besides a certain hot takes personality still want to deny that Ohtani is the face of baseball? |
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Mar 24, 2023 20:39:17 GMT -5
That sucks They are down two big bats with Hoskins and Harper (until probably All Star game). Still got Kyle, Catellanos, Turner but going need others to step up. Stott, Bohm, and Sosa mainly Darick Hall is also not gonna get like daily playing time, maybe the whole season barring them trading for another first baseman |
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Post by horsemen4ever on Mar 24, 2023 21:12:26 GMT -5
If Volpe is sent down, Glaber Torres is going to be public number one, even more so than Hicks and Donadlson, the Yankees need to get rid of him.
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Post by sfvega on Mar 24, 2023 21:30:36 GMT -5
If Volpe is sent down, Glaber Torres is going to be public number one, even more so than Hicks and Donadlson, the Yankees need to get rid of him. They wouldn't even need to get rid of him if they just cut Donaldson who does nothing. Or if they just came out and said they're still trying to manipulate service time. Their infield is WAY too asscheeks to deny a guy with the contact skills, speed, and glove of Volpe. |
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Mar 25, 2023 12:21:50 GMT -5
Glass man Sevy is starting year on IL
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Post by sfvega on Mar 25, 2023 16:02:25 GMT -5
Volpe with a single, double, and triple. Cashman is fighting for his life.
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Post by ghost on Mar 25, 2023 16:12:02 GMT -5
Trading Gleyber for starting pitching depth seems like the logical move right now. Frees up an infield spot for both Volpe and Peraza while filling a need with so many injuries to the rotation.
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Post by S-Chrome on Mar 25, 2023 23:24:07 GMT -5
Glass man Sevy is starting year on IL The dreaded lat strain, no less. We'll see him again in August, if not next Spring Training. Cashman will be all like, "With (enter pitcher) coming off the IL, it'll be like trading for a front-end starter!!!!!1111" Contrary to the lousy hot take, Gleyber Torres has value on the Yankees, in the lineup, or as a trading chip. It's Donaldson, Hicks, and I Kan't Field who should be jettisoned whether it's a certainty the Volpe/Peraza make it or not. Thing is, Peraza shined in limited time last year and Volpe is crushing it this Spring. It's a must that one or both of them have to make the trip to The Bronx to start the season. Realistically, you can have an infield of LeMahieu at 3B, Peraza at Short, Volpe at 2nd, and Rizzo at 1st with Torres DH'ing, and it'd still be better than any combination of Donaldson/IKF in the infield. |
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Post by Ringmaster on Mar 25, 2023 23:26:59 GMT -5
Meantime apparently nearly 100% of Japanese TV sets were tuned in. Good Lord. I find it a bit humourous the WBC features more of the world than the 'World Series' |
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Post by sfvega on Mar 25, 2023 23:43:55 GMT -5
Glass man Sevy is starting year on IL The dreaded lat strain, no less. We'll see him again in August, if not next Spring Training. Cashman will be all like, "With (enter pitcher) coming off the IL, it'll be like trading for a front-end starter!!!!!1111" Contrary to the lousy hot take, Gleyber Torres has value on the Yankees, in the lineup, or as a trading chip. It's Donaldson, Hicks, and I Kan't Field who should be jettisoned whether it's a certainty the Volpe/Peraza make it or not. Thing is, Peraza shined in limited time last year and Volpe is crushing it this Spring. It's a must that one or both of them have to make the trip to The Bronx to start the season. Realistically, you can have an infield of LeMahieu at 3B, Peraza at Short, Volpe at 2nd, and Rizzo at 1st with Torres DH'ing, and it'd still be better than any combination of Donaldson/IKF in the infield. It's weird to see a utility guy block top prospects from coming up. That's usually the opposite of how that goes. But whereas Kiner-Falefa has value in his versatility, Donaldson just doesn't do anything. He's a good fielder, but a black hole in the batting order, has no future on the team, and just a bloated salary. |
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