OT: Ohtani

[Rokodesh]

Who cares about the MVP award? Make the playoffs if you want to impress people.

Ohtani could throw 10 no hitters and the angels still miss the playoffs. Its not dependent on one person.

 

[YoucancallmeRay]

When will he be considered the greatest player in MLB history?

 

[yesrutgers01]

When will he be considered the greatest player in MLB history?

He needs to perform both ways at this level for another 5 years.

 

[T2Kplus20]

He needs to perform both ways at this level for another 5 years.

When he hits more HRs than most MLB teams in a season. To be the Man, you need to beat the Man.

 

[yesrutgers01]

When he hits more HRs than most MLBs teams in a season. To be the Man, you need to beat the Man.

It is difficult to surpass players like Ruth and Gretzky-
Though, I actually have Mays as my greatest player. His speed and fielding put him on a different level.
Ohtani being a DH hurts his argument.

 

[T2Kplus20]

It is difficult to surpass players like Ruth and Gretzky-

Because both are the greatest ever in their sport (and by wide margins).

 

[yesrutgers01]

Because both are the greatest ever in their sport (and by wide margins).

It’s funny- I don’t think Gretzky gets as much credit as he should.

 

[mdk02]

It’s funny- I don’t think Gretzky gets as much credit as he should.

And to fully appreciate his talent you had to see him play live, to see the whole rink and his vision.

 

[Mufasa94]

Ohtani left the game early today that he started. Hope it isn’t a long term issue. He is easily in his best season batting. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sp...ngeles-angels-game-in-2nd-inning/70663008007/

 

[S.W.A.I.N]

Ohtani left the game early today that he started. Hope it isn’t a long term issue. He is easily in his best season batting. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sp...ngeles-angels-game-in-2nd-inning/70663008007/

After hitting another HR. Guy could never pitch again and still be an MVP candidate every year. Unbelievable.

 

[wisr01]

Ohtani done pitching in '23 due to elbow tear

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has a tear in an elbow ligament and will not pitch for the rest of the season, while three-time MVP Mike Trout is returning to the IL.

www.espn.com

 

[rureadyforsomefootball]

Well this should put a ribbon on any talk of the Mets throwing good money at Ohtani as strictly a DH. Good thing this didn't happen with his 1st start as a NYM. Great DH/pitcher, now going forward you have to see him as only a DH. Value goes down some no doubt.

 

[Zak57]

Wonder if he'll get TJS again.

 

[WhiteBus]

All the major possible destinations are now out, long term, on Ohtani. Guessing he signs a big one year deal with someone. He lost a ton of future money yesterday.

 

[runner1954]

Who cares about the MVP award? Make the playoffs if you want to impress people.

Agreed but he can’t do it all himself unfortunately

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

The Angels messed up even more than the Yankees by not selling at the deadline.

 

[WhiteBus]

The Angels messed up even more than the Yankees by not selling at the deadline.

Who could the Yankees shipped out at the deadline??? Who would want anyone but Judge?

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

Who could the Yankees shipped out at the deadline??? Who would want anyone but Judge?

Good point

 

[T2Kplus20]

Mr. Fragile is hurt again? Not surprised.

 

[yesrutgers01]

Who could the Yankees shipped out at the deadline??? Who would want anyone but Judge?

Potentially- DJ or Torres could have interested someone.

 

[WhiteBus]

Potentially- DJ or Torres could have interested someone.

Just stop. DJ is owed $45 million plus the remainder of this season. His batting average in 2020 was .364. The next 3 seasons are .268, .262 and currently .239. He is growing old right in front of us.

 

[Kbee3]

I gotta admit I was happy when they signed him to that contract.