Where will Ohtani play in 2024?

[T.G.]

Everyone is speculating... might as well put your choice down in writing.

[Tank]

i think he stays in anaheim.

[tomsred]

2 hours ago, Tank said:

i think he stays in anaheim.

I agree with Tank.

[Duren, Duren]

I think Seattle is possible. Certainly not a lock, or even the favorite. But they have a history with Ichiro which Ohtani must know in detail. Also west coast, though weather is not as ideal as SoCal.

And they are playoff contending and he would take them a lot further in the next few years. They already have a big offensive star so it would mimic the Trout/Ohtani dynamic. 

But obviously with the inscrutable Ohtani, he could go anywhere. Including staying with the Angels if he's happy overall, gets the contract he wants and recognizes that injuries are the real reason this season has imploded.

[T.G.]

I am guessing (maybe just hoping) he'll resign with the Angels.  My second choice would be the Giants.

[TheLordofOuts]

I'm certain it won't be the Savannah Bananas 

I wonder if the Halos could beat those guys

[greginpsca]

Not sure what team he goes to, just know it won't be the Angels.

[SoCalDucksFan]

1 hour ago, Duren, Duren said:

But obviously with the inscrutable Ohtani, he could go anywhere. Including staying with the Angels if he's happy overall, gets the contract he wants and recognizes that injuries are the real reason this season has imploded.

This injury excuse is laughable.  What about in 2022?  Or 2021?  Or 2020?  Or 2019?  The Angels must have really bad injuries on a yearly basis, because they're soon to be at a decade since they made a playoff appearance.  They've been in the Playoffs ONCE in 14 Seasons, and they got swept 3-0 when they did.

The Angels will be lucky to get any quality player to play here, let alone Ohtani.

[floplag]

A short drive up the I-5 has been my guess since last off season. 
He picked us for the market, and the fact that we could give him both way play, now so can they. 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

4 hours ago, Duren, Duren said:

I think Seattle is possible. Certainly not a lock, or even the favorite. But they have a history with Ichiro which Ohtani must know in detail. Also west coast, though weather is not as ideal as SoCal.

And they are playoff contending and he would take them a lot further in the next few years. They already have a big offensive star so it would mimic the Trout/Ohtani dynamic. 

But obviously with the inscrutable Ohtani, he could go anywhere. Including staying with the Angels if he's happy overall, gets the contract he wants and recognizes that injuries are the real reason this season has imploded.

That is the way that I voted. Seattle has a long history with Japanese players (even before Ichiro), and at one time they had Japanese ownership (don't know if that is still the case)

[HaloBronco]

7 hours ago, Tank said:

i think he stays in anaheim.

I agree.

[Taylor]

Right field apparently.

[m0nkey]

Only time he'll play in Anaheim is as an opponent unfortunately 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I think he'll end up with the Dodgers. If there is every a team that seems to be, at least over the last 5-10 years, in post season contention and consistent with their analytics, player development, etc. its the Dodgers. They've got a massive fanbase, he can stay in SoCal and he'll likely be playing for a perennial contender. 

If not the Dodgers, I think Seattle and SF are the two likely landings spots. Both west coast teams, SF has a massive Asian population and he could be the face that brings them back into contention. Seattle just seems like a dark horse. 

I hope he stays in Anaheim, and I think we are a top 2 landing spot for him, unfortunately IMO it doesn't feel like we'll be #1. If there is any truth to the rumor that came out last week that the Angels will try to accommodate Trout if he asks for a trade; I don't see us committing the money and years to Ohtani in that situation, I see a full blown rebuild. 

[Angelsjunky]

I don't see an option for "not the Angels, because they're a loser franchise."

[HeavenlyHalos]

I think the Giants sign him. They have been chasing a superstar the past few off-seasons to no avail. They are also a well-run organization that is over .500 with a pretty lackluster lineup. 

[Mark68]

It won't be the Angels.

So I'm going to hope it's the Giants or the Padres, because I do not want him playing for any of the other teams listed. I don't think the Padres are realistic, soooo....Giants.

[Taylor]

Anyone want to change their vote?

[REDneck]

I voted Giants, but after yesterdays events I wouldn't be surprised if SO already has a locker at the latrine.

If he's having the surgery now, would he not still dress and be on the bench with the team?

Edited September 16, 2023 by REDneck

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

I voted Giants... Before the latest issue in this shytshow.

[Inside Pitch]

I have it on good authority that the Angels plan to play clips from all the Fast and Furious movies where Dominic Torreto talks about family on the scoreboard during the Angels final home game.  No way Ohtani can walk away after that.

 

[UndertheHalo]

4 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

I have it on good authority that the Angels plan to play clips from all the Fast and Furious movies where Dominic Torreto talks about family on the scoreboard during the Angels final home game.  No way Ohtani can walk away after that.

 

Man, the Angels are dumb enough that they might actually do this.  Plz.  Surely some of the Arte minions are here.  Don’t give them any ideas. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

13 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

I have it on good authority that the Angels plan to play clips from all the Fast and Furious movies where Dominic Torreto talks about family on the scoreboard during the Angels final home game.  No way Ohtani can walk away after that.

 

And then the rally monkey appears.

[Inside Pitch]

4 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

And then the rally monkey appears.

Yep, and slowly morphs into Paul Walker in a GTR

[TroutField]

I voted dodgers but I’m so burnt out from this team, I don’t think I care anymore. Whatever happens, the angels will continue to be a shit show and that guarantees he won’t be back in Anaheim. I know that for sure.