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This may be the dumbest thing I've ever read on this site. Truly unbelievable.

Oh, I completely agree. My guess is that the Angels (rightly) low-balled him.

Interesting that Ohtani is the only one who didn't come to an agreement before the deadline. I imagine he's asking for a crazy amount.

Too old.

Nah, it's missing an 8-line-long link to a random Bing search query.

I would be shocked if they pick Jose Mota.

Again, what evidence does anyone have that Ohtani can start 20 games this season? Last time he did that was 2016 (21 starts). I understand your larger point, though--but I am just amazed that people keep talking about Ohtani like this. I will be extremely happy if he starts 20 (or more!) games. I'm not HOPING he fails. I'm just saying that I think it's a fool's game to factor him into planning in any significant way.

That's fine. You can call me a Debbie Downer--but as I've said elsewhere, if the team is actually COUNTING on significant contributions from Ohtani as a pitcher, then they're just setting themselves up for disappointment. I think they should still be building a staff as if he'll pitch zero innings; put together a staff with some flexibility if he is available, but don't count on it.

Maybe things have changed a bit, but my impression from talking to people in these types of roles several years ago was that they don't really prepare you for major league gigs at all, since they're more administrative and marketing-oriented, rather than player development, scouting, etc.

You're welcome, Chuck! So much for being an "anonymous" donor!

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