Vote on Yamamoto

[metirish]

What team will sign him?

Edited December 12, 2023 by Guest

[Benjamin Grimm]

I voted my fear instead of my hope. Bronx.

[Edgy MD]

I guessed Toronto, pivoting off of their Ohtani miss.



lolPhillies.

[dgwphotography]

So far, I'm the only one who is optimistic that the Mets will sign him.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

I voted other for the Giants

[Edgy MD]

It certainly feels kind of like the Mets' turn to make a distinctive offseason move.

[metirish]

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I voted other for the Giants

I knew I was missing someone



Edit to add the Giants , apologies

[metirish]

I totally messed this up editing, sorry , ugh , looks like we can start over

[A Boy Named Seo]

The Giants worry me a lot but they seem like the kind of team that would have Blake Snell instead. So I'm voting for Cohen's phat ca$h

[Benjamin Grimm]

Edgy MD wrote: It certainly feels kind of like the Mets' turn to make a distinctive offseason move.

It does. And I don't think Steve Cohen will be outbid. My concern is that the Yankees overseas cachet will tilt the balance towards them. I find myself hoping that Yamamoto really wants to be teammates with Kodai Senga!

[metirish]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: The Giants worry me a lot but they seem like the kind of team that would have Blake Snell instead. So I'm voting for Cohen's phat ca$h

I actually think we end up with Snell after Yamamoto goes to the MFY

[Edgy MD]

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I voted other for the Giants I knew I was missing someone Edit to add the Giants , apologies

Now the poll resets and we all have to revote!

[metirish]

Vote early and vote often is my policy

[Benjamin Grimm]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: The Giants worry me a lot but they seem like the kind of team that would have Blake Snell instead. So I'm voting for Cohen's phat ca$h I actually think we end up with Snell after Yamamoto goes to the MFY

Maybe, but I think Jordan Montgomery is more likely than Snell. But we'll see.



There's also Shota Imanaga. Imagine if the Mets signed both Yamamoto and Imanaga to join Senga in their rotation?

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

I think he becomes a Met. Cohen's not going to be outbid.

[nymr83]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Edgy MD wrote: It certainly feels kind of like the Mets' turn to make a distinctive offseason move. It does. And I don't think Steve Cohen will be outbid. My concern is that the Yankees overseas cachet will tilt the balance towards them. I find myself hoping that Yamamoto really wants to be teammates with Kodai Senga!

Perhaps they can fire Mendoza for having Yankee stench and offer to replace him with a Japanese-speaking manager. I know just the guy!

[Lefty Specialist]

Dunno, just have the feeling he's going to wind up with the Yankees. Hope I'm wrong, and Unkle Steve's money speaks louder than 'tradition'.

[batmagadanleadoff]

You know, this pursuit of Yamamoto by several teams is kind of like a tournament. It's the tournament to sign Yamamoto.

[kcmets]

I forgot to vote yesterday, just sadly flipped the Yankee lever.



Swoosh, there it is!

[A Boy Named Seo]

I think if I were Yamamoto, it would've been pretty impactful if Mookie and Freddie and Shohei showed up to my pitch meeting.

[metirish]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: I think if I were Yamamoto, it would've been pretty impactful if Mookie and Freddie and Shohei showed up to my pitch meeting.

Please , wait until Cohen and Stearns roll up with Hartwig , Bickford and Heineman ( those are his money managers btw )

[A Boy Named Seo]

The finest accounting firm in the greater Queens area.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: I think if I were Yamamoto, it would've been pretty impactful if Mookie and Freddie and Shohei showed up to my pitch meeting. Please , wait until Cohen and Stearns roll up with Hartwig , Bickford and Heineman ( those are his money managers btw )

lol. Danny Mendick too

[MFS62]

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Please , wait until Cohen and Stearns roll up with Hartwig , Bickford and Heineman ( those are his money managers btw )

[metirish]

Met with the Phillies today

[The Hot Corner]

I have a feeling it is Yamamoto or bust for the Mets this off-season. I'm afraid that the Dodgers or Yankees land Yamamoto and the Mets will end up landing a few mid-level free agent pitchers or reclamation projects (Giolito, Kluber, Keuchel, Paxton, etc) as they save their money for up for a big push in 2025 when (they hope) all the youngsters will be ready to shine.



I'm afraid the big acquisition this off season will end up being the return of Edwin Diaz. I, which can be huge, assuming their are enough leads for him to save and turn into team victories.



I sincerely hope I am wrong.