Let's talk about Yoshinobu Yamamoto

[metirish]

Stop it, Mike

[A Boy Named Seo]

"situation is fluid" = "I have no fucking idea"

[nymr83]

Wow , I guess he calls his people to get the private jet ready and just goes, must be nice

If I was Steve Cohen, I would hire a wounded army veteran pilot or two, buy them a decent house near my favorite airport, and pay them to just be on call.

[metirish]

I'm actually really worried that we won't get Yamamoto, and he'll end up with the MFY

[batmagadanleadoff]

I'm actually really worried that we won't get Yamamoto, and he'll end up with the MFY

Cohen's got the most money, but it seems as if practically every single team with deep pockets is in on the Yamamoto chase.

[MFS62]

I'm actually really worried that we won't get Yamamoto, and he'll end up with the MFY

Me, too.
I know that Stearns met with him in Japan, which shows respect. But the MFYs are meeting with him today. And the guy who gets in the last meeting can say "I can top that".

Later

[metirish]

Well, I think this might be his first meeting stateside, I'm more worried he just wants to play for them , not much you can do after that

[batmagadanleadoff]

The Yankees have way more prestige, are set up better, and just got Juan Soto. Also, the Yanks have sent a scout to observe every single one of Yamamoto's starts last season. The Mets have Cohen's money.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The Mets also have Kodai Senga, for however much (or little) that may be worth.

I really think Yamamoto is going to end up in New York. I really don't know which borough, though. This is a very high-stakes offseason.

[metsmarathon]

i think toronto is a very real option, too. perhaps more real than the yankees.

[metirish]

[metirish]

The deferred money certainly gives the Dodgers ample wiggle room for Yamamoto , fucks sake the two probably planned it like this

[Benjamin Grimm]

Reports say both the Giants and Red Sox have made offers over $300 million.

[metirish]

Some reports say the Mets , Yankees and Dodgers have also made 9 to 10 year $300 million offers

[metirish]

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

so seems like the thinking is, get Yamamoto while he's available and if he doesn't come on board go for the Wacha-Porcello-Capuano-Young kinda rotation.

[G-Fafif]

Nothing in Sherman’s article about what was served, which is all I can think about.

[kcmets]

Nothing in Sherman’s article about what was served, which is all I can think about.

I read somewhere half tray of both cold and hot antipasto and a
half dozen boxes of pizza with assorted toppings.

Nothing but the best, at Uncle Steve's.

[G-Fafif]

Nothing in Sherman’s article about what was served, which is all I can think about.

I read somewhere half tray of both cold and hot antipasto and a
half dozen boxes of pizza with assorted toppings.

Nothing but the best, at Uncle Steve's.

“Where do I sign?”

[Frayed Knot]

If Trump were the owner he'd have served Mickey D's take out.

[nymr83]

If Trump were the owner he'd have served Mickey D's take out.

He has to be a Burger King guy though right? Ronald McDonald isn't his cup of tea - he orders a whopper and wears that paper crown!

[Frayed Knot]

There was one of those 'championship sports team goes to the White House' event during the tRump administration (I think
it was a college football team) where the food offering was fast food burgers and cokes. I think it was from McDonalds but it
really doesn't matter.

[metirish]

[Edgy MD]

If Trump were the owner he'd have served Mickey D's take out.

He has to be a Burger King guy though right? Ronald McDonald isn't his cup of tea - he orders a whopper and wears that paper crown!

The guy is nuts. for. McDonald's.

[Lefty Specialist]

Ivanka probably put that burger down right after the photo, washed her hands with a warm towel and ordered the foie gras.

I'm sure that Uncle Steve knew exactly what was Yamamoto's favorite dish and had it as the main course.