Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers (10 years, $700 million)

[Tank]

2 hours ago, Stradling said:

How great would it be if the Dodgers don’t win it all and then Dodger fans will be bitter as the team spends $68 million each year after he retires. 

i figure the dodgers are going to get 5 spectacular years from him, possibly winning a WS or two, and then the pujols age factor drop off the cliff clause will kick in. 

i'm not figuring he'll be much of a pitcher after age 35, factoring in whatever aches and pains happen to a pitcher at that age as well as his two UCL surgeries and whatever effect that might have as he gets older. 

[Warfarin]

4 hours ago, mmc said:

 

Errr, that's interesting.  Mark Walter is 63 years old.  What if he like.. dies suddenly?  Can Ohtani opt out then?  

Seems rather interesting that the people who offered this contract (Walter, Friedman) can include a provision that essentially guarantees them 10 year job security.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

24 minutes ago, Warfarin said:

Errr, that's interesting.  Mark Walter is 63 years old.  What if he like.. dies suddenly?  Can Ohtani opt out then?  

Seems rather interesting that the people who offered this contract (Walter, Friedman) can include a provision that essentially guarantees them 10 year job security.

But, but, but....

[Chuck]

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

4 hours ago, Tank said:

i figure the dodgers are going to get 5 spectacular years from him, possibly winning a WS or two, and then the pujols age factor drop off the cliff clause will kick in. 

i'm not figuring he'll be much of a pitcher after age 35, factoring in whatever aches and pains happen to a pitcher at that age as well as his two UCL surgeries and whatever effect that might have as he gets older. 

What if he drinks Mt Dew through the length of the contract?

[ten ocho recon scout]

3 hours ago, Warfarin said:

Errr, that's interesting.  Mark Walter is 63 years old.  What if he like.. dies suddenly?  

You fuckers better put money on my books for Ramen and thermals.

 

Go angels!

 

[BILLYMACREXANDGUBI]

I'm happy the Angels are not saddled with a bloated contract like the one Ohtani got from the dummy Dodgers. I think it's a slap in the face to all Angels enjoyers that he would choose to play for the Dodgers being so close in proximity/cross town rival (even though r'tard Dodgers ball washers say it's not a rivalry). I can't help but dislike Ohtani now even though he was a fun player to watch for the last few years.

As great as Ohtani was, in some way I think his superstardom may have had a negative affect on the team. It definitely did on Trout. It was basically like a Buzz Lightyear (Ohtani) and Woody (Trout) type of dynamic. Angels fanboys had found a new toy and Trout as much as he respects Ohtani's game, I'm sure he was pissed a bit that he was no longer the team's top dog. I think during his tenure the team never really gelled together because so much emphasis was placed on what Ohtani "the unicorn" (as some call him, not me) was doing, not that he wasn't deserving of it but it became a media circus and I don't think the rest of the players responded to well even though I haven't heard of any rumblings to that effect. Just my opinion.

One poster on these forums keeps calling Ohtani the new "Kobe" which is so ridiculous I can't believe the post has likes on it (should be thumbed down). Kobe won three championships as a youngster and then two more as a veteran all with the Lakers, never changed teams. He is probably the most beloved LA sports figure of all time. Also, he spoke, y'know, ENGLISH and was a native born American! Ohtani is a foreigner and he could never be compared to a superstar like Kobe (or Jordan/Gretzky for that matter) in the sense of being a LA icon no matter how much you think they are alike, you are just flat out insane for even trying to say that. LMAO. I'm not a Kobe worshipper by no means at all and thought he was a bit full of himself but I'm not that big of an idiot to try and say Ohtani the Japanese foreigner who doesn't speak a lick of English could fill those shoes or ever would fill them. And the same poster said New Balance should start a line that is like Jordan shoes? ROFL. Dude, you are comparing Michael Jordan to Ohtani now too? Just an insane level of mental problems you have to even go there. What person in their right mind would ever by a shoe because Ohtani wore it? You do realize that MJ shoes and basketball shoes are considered fashionable and are worn by the general public. Nobody wears any shoe a baseball player endoreses. Griffery JR/Trout sneakers don't sell, neither would Ohtani's shoe if he had one or gets one. LMFAO. Too funny. Plus, New Balance tried a Kawhi Leonard shoe and nobody bought it. They are known for selling MADE in US/UK sports shoes and even still it is a stupid brand like the rest of the big market sports companies who shill for Chinese yen.

 

[Angelsfan1984]

1 hour ago, BILLYMACREXANDGUBI said:

I'm happy the Angels are not saddled with a bloated contract like the one Ohtani got from the dummy Dodgers. I think it's a slap in the face to all Angels enjoyers that he would choose to play for the Dodgers being so close in proximity/cross town rival (even though r'tard Dodgers ball washers say it's not a rivalry). I can't help but dislike Ohtani now even though he was a fun player to watch for the last few years.

As great as Ohtani was, in some way I think his superstardom may have had a negative affect on the team. It definitely did on Trout. It was basically like a Buzz Lightyear (Ohtani) and Woody (Trout) type of dynamic. Angels fanboys had found a new toy and Trout as much as he respects Ohtani's game, I'm sure he was pissed a bit that he was no longer the team's top dog. I think during his tenure the team never really gelled together because so much emphasis was placed on what Ohtani "the unicorn" (as some call him, not me) was doing, not that he wasn't deserving of it but it became a media circus and I don't think the rest of the players responded to well even though I haven't heard of any rumblings to that effect. Just my opinion.

One poster on these forums keeps calling Ohtani the new "Kobe" which is so ridiculous I can't believe the post has likes on it (should be thumbed down). Kobe won three championships as a youngster and then two more as a veteran all with the Lakers, never changed teams. He is probably the most beloved LA sports figure of all time. Also, he spoke, y'know, ENGLISH and was a native born American! Ohtani is a foreigner and he could never be compared to a superstar like Kobe (or Jordan/Gretzky for that matter) in the sense of being a LA icon no matter how much you think they are alike, you are just flat out insane for even trying to say that. LMAO. I'm not a Kobe worshipper by no means at all and thought he was a bit full of himself but I'm not that big of an idiot to try and say Ohtani the Japanese foreigner who doesn't speak a lick of English could fill those shoes or ever would fill them. And the same poster said New Balance should start a line that is like Jordan shoes? ROFL. Dude, you are comparing Michael Jordan to Ohtani now too? Just an insane level of mental problems you have to even go there. What person in their right mind would ever by a shoe because Ohtani wore it? You do realize that MJ shoes and basketball shoes are considered fashionable and are worn by the general public. Nobody wears any shoe a baseball player endoreses. Griffery JR/Trout sneakers don't sell, neither would Ohtani's shoe if he had one or gets one. LMFAO. Too funny. Plus, New Balance tried a Kawhi Leonard shoe and nobody bought it. They are known for selling MADE in US/UK sports shoes and even still it is a stupid brand like the rest of the big market sports companies who shill for Chinese yen.

 

Tell me you have mental problems without telling me you have mental problems. Seek help…or don’t. 

[REDneck]

2 hours ago, BILLYMACREXANDGUBI said:

I'm happy the Angels are not saddled with a bloated contract like the one Ohtani got from the dummy Dodgers. I think it's a slap in the face to all Angels enjoyers that he would choose to play for the Dodgers being so close in proximity/cross town rival (even though r'tard Dodgers ball washers say it's not a rivalry). I can't help but dislike Ohtani now even though he was a fun player to watch for the last few years.

As great as Ohtani was, in some way I think his superstardom may have had a negative affect on the team. It definitely did on Trout. It was basically like a Buzz Lightyear (Ohtani) and Woody (Trout) type of dynamic. Angels fanboys had found a new toy and Trout as much as he respects Ohtani's game, I'm sure he was pissed a bit that he was no longer the team's top dog. I think during his tenure the team never really gelled together because so much emphasis was placed on what Ohtani "the unicorn" (as some call him, not me) was doing, not that he wasn't deserving of it but it became a media circus and I don't think the rest of the players responded to well even though I haven't heard of any rumblings to that effect. Just my opinion.

One poster on these forums keeps calling Ohtani the new "Kobe" which is so ridiculous I can't believe the post has likes on it (should be thumbed down). Kobe won three championships as a youngster and then two more as a veteran all with the Lakers, never changed teams. He is probably the most beloved LA sports figure of all time. Also, he spoke, y'know, ENGLISH and was a native born American! Ohtani is a foreigner and he could never be compared to a superstar like Kobe (or Jordan/Gretzky for that matter) in the sense of being a LA icon no matter how much you think they are alike, you are just flat out insane for even trying to say that. LMAO. I'm not a Kobe worshipper by no means at all and thought he was a bit full of himself but I'm not that big of an idiot to try and say Ohtani the Japanese foreigner who doesn't speak a lick of English could fill those shoes or ever would fill them. And the same poster said New Balance should start a line that is like Jordan shoes? ROFL. Dude, you are comparing Michael Jordan to Ohtani now too? Just an insane level of mental problems you have to even go there. What person in their right mind would ever by a shoe because Ohtani wore it? You do realize that MJ shoes and basketball shoes are considered fashionable and are worn by the general public. Nobody wears any shoe a baseball player endoreses. Griffery JR/Trout sneakers don't sell, neither would Ohtani's shoe if he had one or gets one. LMFAO. Too funny. Plus, New Balance tried a Kawhi Leonard shoe and nobody bought it. They are known for selling MADE in US/UK sports shoes and even still it is a stupid brand like the rest of the big market sports companies who shill for Chinese yen.

 

Ouch...incoming migraine.

Thanks!

[Stradling]

[mmc]

5 hours ago, BILLYMACREXANDGUBI said:

I'm happy the Angels are not saddled with a bloated contract like the one Ohtani got from the dummy Dodgers. I think it's a slap in the face to all Angels enjoyers that he would choose to play for the Dodgers being so close in proximity/cross town rival (even though r'tard Dodgers ball washers say it's not a rivalry). I can't help but dislike Ohtani now even though he was a fun player to watch for the last few years.

As great as Ohtani was, in some way I think his superstardom may have had a negative affect on the team. It definitely did on Trout. It was basically like a Buzz Lightyear (Ohtani) and Woody (Trout) type of dynamic. Angels fanboys had found a new toy and Trout as much as he respects Ohtani's game, I'm sure he was pissed a bit that he was no longer the team's top dog. I think during his tenure the team never really gelled together because so much emphasis was placed on what Ohtani "the unicorn" (as some call him, not me) was doing, not that he wasn't deserving of it but it became a media circus and I don't think the rest of the players responded to well even though I haven't heard of any rumblings to that effect. Just my opinion.

One poster on these forums keeps calling Ohtani the new "Kobe" which is so ridiculous I can't believe the post has likes on it (should be thumbed down). Kobe won three championships as a youngster and then two more as a veteran all with the Lakers, never changed teams. He is probably the most beloved LA sports figure of all time. Also, he spoke, y'know, ENGLISH and was a native born American! Ohtani is a foreigner and he could never be compared to a superstar like Kobe (or Jordan/Gretzky for that matter) in the sense of being a LA icon no matter how much you think they are alike, you are just flat out insane for even trying to say that. LMAO. I'm not a Kobe worshipper by no means at all and thought he was a bit full of himself but I'm not that big of an idiot to try and say Ohtani the Japanese foreigner who doesn't speak a lick of English could fill those shoes or ever would fill them. And the same poster said New Balance should start a line that is like Jordan shoes? ROFL. Dude, you are comparing Michael Jordan to Ohtani now too? Just an insane level of mental problems you have to even go there. What person in their right mind would ever by a shoe because Ohtani wore it? You do realize that MJ shoes and basketball shoes are considered fashionable and are worn by the general public. Nobody wears any shoe a baseball player endoreses. Griffery JR/Trout sneakers don't sell, neither would Ohtani's shoe if he had one or gets one. LMFAO. Too funny. Plus, New Balance tried a Kawhi Leonard shoe and nobody bought it. They are known for selling MADE in US/UK sports shoes and even still it is a stupid brand like the rest of the big market sports companies who shill for Chinese yen.

 

Not reading that essay

[CaliAngel]

I had no idea the ability to speak English was one of the qualifications required for superstardom.

So I guess this disqualifies a majority of football and basketball players who seem to have a tenuous grasp of the language as well. 

[Chuck]

Ippei says goodbye to Angels fans. 

[Angelsfan1984]

1 hour ago, Chuck said:

Ippei says goodbye to Angels fans. 

Can they offer ippei the same contract just to mess with ohtani 

[jsnpritchett]

 

[Tank]

13 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

What if he drinks Mt Dew through the length of the contract?

 

13 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

What if he drinks Mt Dew through the length of the contract?

then he'll have the strength of ten grinches, plus two!

[mmc]

 

[Make Angels Great Again]

2 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

 

Oh jesus.
 

I wonder if that's bobby V talking out his ass or if that's the truth.

[Ron Mexico]

7 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

Why would Arte care it's not like that MF would be owning the Angels in 10 years anyways when that money kicks in . Arte is a POS he has fucked this organization since day 1 of his ownership 

[mmc]

 

[Ron Mexico]

1 minute ago, mmc said:

 

Thanks Arte you POS

[Amazing Larry]

4 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

lol

[mmc]

[Ron Mexico]

5 minutes ago, mmc said:

Mf wanted to be there from the day he came over fuxk him 

[Stradling]

32 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

Why would Arte care it's not like that MF would be owning the Angels in 10 years anyways when that money kicks in . Arte is a POS he has fucked this organization since day 1 of his ownership 

Why?  Because that is debt against the sale of the team, after he is no longer on the team, when he adds no value to the team.  Imagine buying a team and having $680 million of debt accrued for something no longer creating value.