The MLB/Goldeyes Thread

[JCon]

It's a great day to be a baseball fan in Canada is Shohei signs with the Blue Jays. I hate the Blue Jays but this would do so much to promote baseball in Canada, it would be phenomenal. The generational impact would be massive. 

I still think the Dodgers have the advantage, but I could see how Toronto would be intriguing for Ohtani. 

 

Kind of the way Vince Carter sparked a generation of basketball players north of the border. 

[HardCoreBlue]

30 minutes ago, JCon said:

It's a great day to be a baseball fan in Canada is Shohei signs with the Blue Jays. I hate the Blue Jays but this would do so much to promote baseball in Canada, it would be phenomenal. The generational impact would be massive. 

I still think the Dodgers have the advantage, but I could see how Toronto would be intriguing for Ohtani. 

 

Kind of the way Vince Carter sparked a generation of basketball players north of the border. 

AND bring back the Expos!

Sorry my flyby post of the day. 🙂

[SpeedFlex27]

31 minutes ago, JCon said:

It's a great day to be a baseball fan in Canada is Shohei signs with the Blue Jays. I hate the Blue Jays but this would do so much to promote baseball in Canada, it would be phenomenal. The generational impact would be massive. 

I still think the Dodgers have the advantage, but I could see how Toronto would be intriguing for Ohtani. 

 

Kind of the way Vince Carter sparked a generation of basketball players north of the border. 

How many media layoffs & radio closures will this signing cost Rodgers??? 

Edited December 8, 2023 by SpeedFlex27

[JCon]

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

How many media layoffs & radio closures will this signing cost Rodgers??? 

Rogers will continue to to cut regardless of what they would give Ohtani. 

[SpeedFlex27]

1 minute ago, JCon said:

Rogers will continue to to cut regardless of what they would give Ohtani. 

It'll be accelerated now. People will lose their jobs. They're losing big money on the NHL. So, why not pay $600 million for a baseball player?

[JCon]

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

It'll be accelerated now. People will lose their jobs. They're losing big money on the NHL. So, why not pay $600 million for a baseball player?

They're losing money on the broadcasting rights to the NHL. The Blue Jays operate in a different sphere and they are profitable. It's about time that Rogers invested in that team. Second richest team in baseball and treat it like a small market. 

[SpeedFlex27]

4 minutes ago, JCon said:

They're losing money on the broadcasting rights to the NHL. The Blue Jays operate in a different sphere and they are profitable. It's about time that Rogers invested in that team. Second richest team in baseball and treat it like a small market. 

We'll see what happens in the next couple of years. I fully expect Rodgers will cut because that's what they do. 

Edited December 8, 2023 by SpeedFlex27

[Jpan85]

Signing Ohtani would be a financial windfall for Rogers. They would make money off this deal.

[JCon]

Just now, Jpan85 said:

Signing Ohtani would be a financial windfall for Rogers. They would make money off this deal.

[Noeller]

Even if they do land him, I can't help but feel it'll go the way all things go when they're this hyped up by the Jays/Leafs/SNet/TSN...... it'll be hyped up as the greatest thing to ever happen........aaaand then a huge bust. Like he gets injured and doesn't end up having much impact at all. Maybe it's just all the years of being let down by stuff like this, but can't shake that feeling...

[JCon]

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Even if they do land him, I can't help but feel it'll go the way all things go when they're this hyped up by the Jays/Leafs/SNet/TSN...... it'll be hyped up as the greatest thing to ever happen........aaaand then a huge bust. Like he gets injured and doesn't end up having much impact at all. Maybe it's just all the years of being let down by stuff like this, but can't shake that feeling...

He's too big to fail, TBH. Generational talent. Now, he's had two TJs, but he can still hit. And, he can play a position, if he doesn't pitch long-term. 

[Noeller]

25 minutes ago, JCon said:

He's too big to fail, TBH. Generational talent. Now, he's had two TJs, but he can still hit. And, he can play a position, if he doesn't pitch long-term. 

this worried me a lot....

[bustamente]

There are rumours that if Ohtani lands in Toronto Rogers will drop the NHL rights, a reminder that Ohtani will not pitch this year and who knows how well he will be able to after this injury. My money is also on the Dodgers signing him. 

[Jpan85]

His days starting might be done but he would be a dominate back of the bullpen guy

[bustamente]

As much as I hate the Jays this would be a media frenzy that the city has never seen before, bigger than the what the Leafs face. All of Japan follows this guys ever move. I agree with @JCon he is a generational player and what he does and hopefully continues to do has never been seen before

[Noeller]

 

[SpeedFlex27]

1 hour ago, bustamente said:

As much as I hate the Jays this would be a media frenzy that the city has never seen before, bigger than the what the Leafs face. All of Japan follows this guys ever move. I agree with @JCon he is a generational player and what he does and hopefully continues to do has never been seen before

Bigger than the Henoc Muamba CFL bus tour? 

[bustamente]

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

Bigger than the Henoc Muamba CFL bus tour? 

Well maybe not that big.

[Noeller]

 

[SpeedFlex27]

2 minutes ago, bustamente said:

Well maybe not that big.

It was epic. 

[JCon]

Just now, Noeller said:

 

Not Toronto. Might be LA but only recently. Sun is setting. 

[Noeller]

 

[bustamente]

Everyone on X is an insider now 

[SpeedFlex27]

Man, I hate the Blue Jays now because of Rodgers. I can't imagine how insufferable they'll be with Ohtani forced down our throats. 

[bustamente]

Never liked the Blue Jays but I always had a soft spot for the Expos, it also bothers me a bit that Hawk decided that if possible he would like a Cubs hat in HOF, that's a slap in the face to Montreal and fans of a Expos.