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Shohei Otani - a ten tool player

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by kevC, Oct 17, 2016.

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  1. Snake Diggit

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    Padres gotta be feeling good
     
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    Think the Mariners are a good spot for Ohtani. Japanese owners, west coast, decent team, etc.
     
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    as if the Astros need a 10 tool player. Lol
     
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    Here’s most updated list I believe
     
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    So says the experts that about 4 hours ago believed that the Yankees were going to be the landing spot for him.
     
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    I didn't want him anyways. Would be too awkward in our locker room with known LOH Gurriel .
     
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    Get it done.
     
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    Get it donet
     
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    He *has* to go AL, right? Wants to pitch and hit? DH is a perfect fit. Would be very surprised if he went NL, but who knows. Looks like Seattle or Angels, but I’m still praying he comes to us.
     
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    Well by MLB geography, we are in the West. Lol.
     
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    IS it coincidence that all his desired destinations are East coast or is that really a driving factor in his decision? If it is then he sounds like a moron.

    edit: west coast
     
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    Your map is upside down I think.
     
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    ha. sry.
     
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    Why? It's the next 6 years of his life. Why wouldn't he choose to go somewhere that makes him happy? Easier access to home, potentially a larger Asian culture, easier transition to the US, etc. Most free agents have where they want to live as a piece of the puzzle, just as regular people do when they are choosing whether to take a job or not.
     
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    Closer proximity to Japan. Typically better Japanese populations. More likely better Japanese food.
     
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