I think Ohtani will have something to say to Roki about playing for the Dodgers. I think Ohtani wishes he would have chosen the Dodgers the first time instead of the Angels.
He probably picks the Dodgers 6 years ago, but the DH was not in effect in the NL at that time and he wanted to pitch and hit. Not being able to DH would have meant playing right field on non-pitching days, very difficult to do over a whole season. So, he signed with the Angels.
I think Ohtani going to the Angels was the best decision for him as he wanted to establish his 2-way career. Now Roki is just a pitcher, and Ohtani may have something to say to Roki about playing for small market teams in MLB.
As a Yankee fan and as much as I don’t like it, the Dodgers have completely cornered the Japanese market. They will sign Sasaki, and fair play to them.
No you can't make a case for Lindor stop saying that. Lindor is on a team without stars, so he shines bright. Ohtani is on a team full not just stars but MVPs and he still shines brighter than all of them. Lindor is the MVP of the Mets for sure, Ohtani is the MVP of the MLB. All the eyeballs he has brought in all the endorsements, advertising, ancillary benefits for LA and MLB and only cost them 2M a year! 😉
@rickdeckard9810 Owais the MVP of th NL. He doesn't play in the AL. Judge's numbers were better than Otanti (look at the back of their cards). Judge was the best player in the AL, and without him, the Yankees would not have made it to the WS.
fax literally compare every offensive stat between marte and lindor to ohtani and it’s not even close, bro founded the 50-50 club and almost went 55-60 no one will remember lindor’s szn by this time next year, 2024 Ohtani will be remembered FOREVER. UNANIMOUS MVP
He will injure after several games or say too tired and need long rest. His mentality is not similar to other Japanese players although his potential is second to none. I don't think Shohei wants him in the same team to keep matured atmosphere of the team.
Roki wants to be able to grow with an organization , he will accomplish that with the Padres . The Dodgers have Ohtani and Yoshi that Roki and learn and grow with. Roki will make more money with the Dodgers period $$$
I do think genuinely it’s going to be down to the Padres/Dodgers.. as a Dodgers fan, I want him.. But for the good for baseball ⚾️ Petco is for the best
@@kevinnoah-i4oNo they do everything well. Player development, drafting, analytics, advanced scouting, etc. All fans of all teams should want their team to do the same. Smaller market teams have proven they can win with the current playoff system. They need to step it up.
If Roki signs with the Dodgers it will be because HE WANTS TO AND BELIEVES IT IS THE BEST FOR HIM. How can anyone be upset with this? It’s his life and career. I don’t hear folks complaining about AJ Preller and Yu Darvish recruiting him for years now. Isn’t that against the rules too? Or is it only if there are rumors the Dodgers scouted him too for many years? The hysteria needs to end. It is what it is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Darvish doesn't recruit, he mentors. Ohtani, Senga, and Sasaki all consider Darvish to be a mentor and they've asked to train together with Darvish during the off-season.
@ Right. Any great mentor will always ensure the mentee does what’s in their best interest and no one else’s. Which is why Yu told Suzuki to go to Chicago and vouched how great the franchise was. Those thinking that Yu will somehow pressure Roki into coming to SD are mistaken. That’s not the role of a mentor. And if he did such a thing it wouldn’t be good. All these guys know one another and talk to each other. They were on the same winning team at the WBC. They are all professional competitors.
Its a smart move by reporter so that it increase pressure on MLB to get Roki somewhere else BUT talking and signing prospects against the rule is not new. All of central and South America operate this way…probably worse
Dave Roberts not getting manager of the year just probes the critics are biased. Love all this Dodgers hate, get ready for another one. 😅😂 2025 WS 🥂 🎉 champs.
My hope: Roki short term with SD, then long term after that in LA. I'd also like to see Eovaldi and Christian Walker in San Diego as well. Hey, a man can dream, right?
All these coverage and straight up assumptions of Roki is a Dodger already is giving me the Lakers and its fanbase vibes. Yeah you got the money you have the spotlight and on paper the Dodgers can sign literally anyone, but ffs don't talk like it is just one team in the major leagues, while I respected their run this year, this is going too far by just saying he is gonna sign with them, it is NOT DONE until it is official, please! One reason I am so triggered by these talks was back in last year the first question Corey Seager was asked in the press conference after the WS clinching game was, "Why did the Dodgers let you go?", like WTF? Would you ask Griffey or Vlad Jr why they don't go to the Yankees? Or is it really you are thinking just your Dodgers is the only real baseball team, COME. ON!
What is so suspicious about an Asian worried about where he ends up in America? As a white person, where would you live in Africa? South Africa? Hate is real in parts of America, even in California. Guarantee Darvish comes to LA for Japanese food. Not many choices there. LA is geared for all. Japanese community has been in the South Bay for over 100 years. Love to visit SanDiego, but everything a Japanese would need is here. People usually do not distinguish between nations and color. Foreigners are aware. White,black,brown,yellow, and red. The colors of America.
Good luck with that fantasy. With or w/o Roki, the Dodgers will continue to roll. Believe that. Remember, Ohtani had Roki in mind as well when he and his people formulated the deferred contract. He will get his bag when he gets extended. It’s not like it’s anything new.
these are just dodgers haters talking 😅 which i find it hilarious. It's not the dodgers fault we are place geographically closer to Japan than any other state in the 🇺🇸 . It's not the dodgers fault that OTHANI & YAMAMOTO were willing to play for the DODGERS. It's not the dodgers fault that we have one of the most populated and biggest state in the 🇺🇸 . Its not the dodgers fault that all their top pay players are willing to defer money, thats their choice. Its not the dodgers fault that LOS ANGELES is the mecca for the Mexican 🇲🇽 community and have the best fans in baseball. IF MLB don't like this whole circus than any Japanese player that comes before the age of 25yr make them go to the worst team and let that pitcher or battet play with the worst defense and worst offense in the league. I'm sure that would be ideal for any player coming from Japan that's under 25 - he would definitely love that experience. ALSO no team should be be able to sent scouts or managers to Japan LETS DO THAT see how you like it 🤔 💭
This show is trying to shove unfounded rumor and even his agent now has to publicly denounced ppl like you to end toxic rumors, trying to get MLB to block your hated team - Dodgers
Ohtani WAR 9.2 vs Lindor WAR 6.9 Even Adjusted for DH/Shortstop Ohtani's bat is worth more than Lindor's Bat and Glove combined. Unanimous MVP. The numbers don't support the feelings.
That's why he won, his DH numbers had to be worldly to beat out Lindor. That's the whole point, there is no value in DH players unless you did what you just did as Ohtani. This is the point. A SS MVP contender is generally valued much more than a simple DH, but Ohtani did crazy stuff this season.
I think Ohtani will have something to say to Roki about playing for the Dodgers. I think Ohtani wishes he would have chosen the Dodgers the first time instead of the Angels.
He probably picks the Dodgers 6 years ago, but the DH was not in effect in the NL at that time and he wanted to pitch and hit. Not being able to DH would have meant playing right field on non-pitching days, very difficult to do over a whole season. So, he signed with the Angels.
I think Ohtani going to the Angels was the best decision for him as he wanted to establish his 2-way career. Now Roki is just a pitcher, and Ohtani may have something to say to Roki about playing for small market teams in MLB.
What an awful take lol
Roki to the Dodgers. The world wants it.
As a Yankee fan and as much as I don’t like it, the Dodgers have completely cornered the Japanese market. They will sign Sasaki, and fair play to them.
Good series, cept game 5. :\
No you can't make a case for Lindor stop saying that. Lindor is on a team without stars, so he shines bright. Ohtani is on a team full not just stars but MVPs and he still shines brighter than all of them. Lindor is the MVP of the Mets for sure, Ohtani is the MVP of the MLB. All the eyeballs he has brought in all the endorsements, advertising, ancillary benefits for LA and MLB and only cost them 2M a year! 😉
The best overall players: (1) Ohtani (2) Betts (3) Lindor (4) Witt (5) Judge (6) Tatis (7) Acuna (8) Soto (9) Ramirez (10) Guerrero Jr.
@rickdeckard9810 Owais the MVP of th NL. He doesn't play in the AL. Judge's numbers were better than Otanti (look at the back of their cards). Judge was the best player in the AL, and without him, the Yankees would not have made it to the WS.
fax literally compare every offensive stat between marte and lindor to ohtani and it’s not even close, bro founded the 50-50 club and almost went 55-60 no one will remember lindor’s szn by this time next year, 2024 Ohtani will be remembered FOREVER. UNANIMOUS MVP
Haters don’t want Roki to sign with the Dodgers 😂 gonna make things up to sabotage them
Tarik Skubal coming out of absolutely nowhere to be lights out was an undersung narrative of this season
Sasaki doesn’t need a precontract to decide on signing with the Dodgers
Did the guy on the left have an ex who’s married to a Dodgers player bc the hate is real…
He’s a Madre fan.
He’s been betting Dodgers to lose in the postseason, but created Dodgers territory to make some bag
Roki to the As. Everyone is fooled
I don't think he wants to play in the minors for 3-4 years.
@@MGAF688why not, he is not pual skenes.
He will injure after several games or say too tired and need long rest. His mentality is not similar to other Japanese players although his potential is second to none. I don't think Shohei wants him in the same team to keep matured atmosphere of the team.
If he had a verbal agreement with the Dodgers he never wouldve put on a Padres jersey.
where did he put on a padres jersy?
@ its only about 18 months old
@@timw8646 I would show you but anything with a lenk gets shaaadow band. If I so much as spell the word properly this comment would be shaaadow band
It should be like a waiver wire. The order is based on the standings and the worst team gets first negotiation rights.
Roki wants to be able to grow with an organization , he will accomplish that with the Padres . The Dodgers have Ohtani and Yoshi that Roki and learn and grow with. Roki will make more money with the Dodgers period $$$
I do think genuinely it’s going to be down to the Padres/Dodgers.. as a Dodgers fan, I want him..
But for the good for baseball ⚾️ Petco is for the best
Bottoms up San Diego don't forget to oil up
Dodgers are the golden standard that every team tries to emulate/aspire to be and fail 😌😂
Haters dog. Dodgers are simply the best organization, right now
By spending more money.
@@kevinnoah-i4o Yankees and Mets spent more than the Dodgers in 2024. L take and proves that the Dodgers are a better org than those 2.
@@kevinnoah-i4oNo they do everything well. Player development, drafting, analytics, advanced scouting, etc. All fans of all teams should want their team to do the same. Smaller market teams have proven they can win with the current playoff system. They need to step it up.
@@kevinnoah-i4oWhat are the Mets and Yankees excuse then? What a stupid comment.
@kevinnoah-i4o don't be mad that your team doesn't spend money.😂
Amazing how everybody know Roki intimately. Very funny!!
Spoken like a true Dodgers fan. "Nothing to see here, folks!"
Maybe the Cubs don't spend cause their manager costs so much. Should payroll comparisons also include them.
Lindor is overrated.
7 writers had Lindor 3rd in the voting.
He's not a player on Acuna ,Mookie, level.
Yankees have traded a ton of prospects the past 3 seasons or so.
Yep I agree!!!
If Roki signs with the Dodgers it will be because HE WANTS TO AND BELIEVES IT IS THE BEST FOR HIM. How can anyone be upset with this? It’s his life and career. I don’t hear folks complaining about AJ Preller and Yu Darvish recruiting him for years now. Isn’t that against the rules too? Or is it only if there are rumors the Dodgers scouted him too for many years? The hysteria needs to end. It is what it is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@ Rob Manfred will really make sure handshake deals are not happening. All is well.
@ Rob Manfred will really make sure handshake deals are not happening. All is well.
@@ryanolson2308 Bingo. And he really cracked down on the Astros. He’s on top of everything. Trust him. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Darvish doesn't recruit, he mentors. Ohtani, Senga, and Sasaki all consider Darvish to be a mentor and they've asked to train together with Darvish during the off-season.
@ Right. Any great mentor will always ensure the mentee does what’s in their best interest and no one else’s. Which is why Yu told Suzuki to go to Chicago and vouched how great the franchise was. Those thinking that Yu will somehow pressure Roki into coming to SD are mistaken. That’s not the role of a mentor. And if he did such a thing it wouldn’t be good. All these guys know one another and talk to each other. They were on the same winning team at the WBC. They are all professional competitors.
Its a smart move by reporter so that it increase pressure on MLB to get Roki somewhere else BUT talking and signing prospects against the rule is not new. All of central and South America operate this way…probably worse
NO ONE IN THE UNIVERSE WOULD TAKE LINDOR'S SEASON OVER OHTANI'S
Dave Roberts not getting manager of the year just probes the critics are biased. Love all this Dodgers hate, get ready for another one. 😅😂 2025 WS 🥂 🎉 champs.
Snellzilla babay!!
Kenny Ballgame!
My hope: Roki short term with SD, then long term after that in LA. I'd also like to see Eovaldi and Christian Walker in San Diego as well. Hey, a man can dream, right?
even if there was a secret handshake between dodgers and roki, SO WHAT? this will only help other team to save time and energy courting this kid.
Boras screwed Snell last winter. Hopefully he will sign before spring training this year.
I predict dodger getting snell 5 year 180 mil...make i happen dodger
Yeah I feel like Roki may not want to be in the shadows of ohtani and yammamuto, I could see him either Going padres or braves
All these coverage and straight up assumptions of Roki is a Dodger already is giving me the Lakers and its fanbase vibes.
Yeah you got the money you have the spotlight and on paper the Dodgers can sign literally anyone, but ffs don't talk like it is just one team in the major leagues, while I respected their run this year, this is going too far by just saying he is gonna sign with them, it is NOT DONE until it is official, please!
One reason I am so triggered by these talks was back in last year the first question Corey Seager was asked in the press conference after the WS clinching game was, "Why did the Dodgers let you go?", like WTF? Would you ask Griffey or Vlad Jr why they don't go to the Yankees? Or is it really you are thinking just your Dodgers is the only real baseball team, COME. ON!
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Understandable?
Give me a break. Haters
Rays leave the area I’ll never watch another MLB game again
What is so suspicious about an Asian worried about where he ends up in America? As a white person, where would you live in Africa? South Africa? Hate is real in parts of America, even in California. Guarantee Darvish comes to LA for Japanese food. Not many choices there. LA is geared for all. Japanese community has been in the South Bay for over 100 years. Love to visit SanDiego, but everything a Japanese would need is here. People usually do not distinguish between nations and color. Foreigners are aware. White,black,brown,yellow, and red. The colors of America.
Roki might be wondering why so many Dodgers pitchers got injured. If he goes to a smaller team he'll be treated like a god.
Dodgers fans cant accept that Sasaki might not want to team up with Ohtani/Yamamoto and just may want to beat them instead
They can accept that. What they don't accept is some stupid shady deal to do so.
Of course we can. Dumb comment. Wherever he goes, he goes. We Dodgers fans are fine with it.
Good luck with that fantasy. With or w/o Roki, the Dodgers will continue to roll. Believe that.
Remember, Ohtani had Roki in mind as well when he and his people formulated the deferred contract. He will get his bag when he gets extended.
It’s not like it’s anything new.
And, if he signs with the Dodgers, what will you cry about then?!? 🤡💨
To these two clowns, 50-50. Unanimous. A pitcher rehabbing. 🤡🤡
these are just dodgers haters talking 😅 which i find it hilarious. It's not the dodgers fault we are place geographically closer to Japan than any other state in the 🇺🇸 . It's not the dodgers fault that OTHANI & YAMAMOTO were willing to play for the DODGERS. It's not the dodgers fault that we have one of the most populated and biggest state in the 🇺🇸 . Its not the dodgers fault that all their top pay players are willing to defer money, thats their choice. Its not the dodgers fault that LOS ANGELES is the mecca for the Mexican 🇲🇽 community and have the best fans in baseball. IF MLB don't like this whole circus than any Japanese player that comes before the age of 25yr make them go to the worst team and let that pitcher or battet play with the worst defense and worst offense in the league. I'm sure that would be ideal for any player coming from Japan that's under 25 - he would definitely love that experience. ALSO no team should be be able to sent scouts or managers to Japan LETS DO THAT see how you like it 🤔 💭
Yes both of them 🚮 hate Dodgers but invite Dodgers players to boost their viewership
Neither of you know NOTHING about Rouki except throwing trash to stick on territory walls
If you ever take a flight from Japan, Seattle is closer than LA. San Francisco is closer than LA.
This show is trying to shove unfounded rumor and even his agent now has to publicly denounced ppl like you to end toxic rumors, trying to get MLB to block your hated team - Dodgers
Ohtani WAR 9.2 vs Lindor WAR 6.9
Even Adjusted for DH/Shortstop
Ohtani's bat is worth more than Lindor's Bat and Glove combined.
Unanimous MVP. The numbers don't support the feelings.
That's why he won, his DH numbers had to be worldly to beat out Lindor. That's the whole point, there is no value in DH players unless you did what you just did as Ohtani. This is the point. A SS MVP contender is generally valued much more than a simple DH, but Ohtani did crazy stuff this season.
@cryptowesley5148 yeah that's what I'm saying
Sasaki is going to the Padres.
You’re right, Hiro Sasaki is but Roki Sasaki is going to the Dodgers
@@kingrama2727 Wrong. The Padres can pay Roki a lot more than the Dodgers starting in January. And Yu Darvish is his mentor
@@hopespringseternal2624 If money was the issue, he would wait 2 years. It's about everything else.
@@yo2trader539 You don't know that! You don't know one thing about him!
Lol in your wet dreams