Quote:
Originally Posted by browna
Again, goes back to my comment about Ohtani (and others) having the aspect of the Jays providing them the ability to be a bigger deal across an entire country here, than in even the largest of regional US markets.
|
In what way though? No player wants fans to turn against them, that's for sure, but fan support at at let's say a 9 in LA vs. a 10 in across Canada isn't substantial to be on someone's radar IMO. Money wise, LA would have more lucrative marketing offers.
I did see one irresponsible report of why he wouldn't choose Toronto, saying it was because of the Canadian dollar rate. If I recall, all the sports leagues in North America pay in USD (but in this case the Jays earn their revenue in CAD). Really wouldn't affect an athlete, aside from perhaps being an advantage to earn USD but spend in CAD. So I'm not sure how that reporter dropped the ball.
Anyway, I'm not against having a generational talent here. I just think on the Jays there are a few gaps and with limited money to spend (as in any organization), spending it on one guy and expecting a championship when he's not THE missing piece, isn't the best way to spend. I do realize though, if not Shohei, then that money is off the table, but I'd rather them sign a few $25M guys to have an end to end lineup threat, especially considering the vacancies.
I also have a feeling we'll get some type of word today.