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Shohei Otani, Japanese phenom, throws 100 mph, hits .300, has HR power

and he's only 21 had a better season than Yu Darvish's be...
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
jfc, he's leading the league in OPS as a hitter and in K as ...
navy drunken hall
  06/06/16
Yankees should pay $200mm to get this guy. I don't even nee...
amber vibrant philosopher-king library
  06/06/16
he's the real deal. prob a better fit for an nl club thou...
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
he can play 1b for the days he doesn't pitch
amber vibrant philosopher-king library
  06/06/16
(Screenwriter of The Scout)
Pungent locus
  08/23/16
cumskins crying, losing hoap
Heady coiffed property
  06/06/16
Are dominicans cumskins? Also, die painfully.
territorial turdskin therapy
  06/07/16
dood looks pretty good on YT, but in MLB wld they use him as...
Heady coiffed property
  06/06/16
most people are saying he'd have to pick one or the other if...
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
I dont see why MLB is so pussy, let the jap play everyday, a...
Heady coiffed property
  06/06/16
you are a pretentious dipshit on many topics, but sports may...
territorial turdskin therapy
  06/06/16
yeah thats what he does for the ham fighters now. i think he...
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
the question is could he hit better than an available DH. Th...
internet-worthy bearded roast beef market
  06/19/16
Sorry BIRDSHIT
Talented stubborn affirmative action
  04/06/21
wait, this isn't flame?
Vivacious Principal's Office
  06/06/16
not even flame he's also 6'4
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
we also share a birthday. he's very alpha then.
Vivacious Principal's Office
  06/06/16
and yet he wld get SUPER NOWAGED in the US in any bar, japs ...
Heady coiffed property
  06/06/16
lol
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
SUPER NOWAGED officially in the lexicon.
Vivacious Principal's Office
  06/06/16
SUPER NOWAG BROS, with Bowser replaced by an IBS shrew fresh...
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
lmaoooooo
Vivacious Principal's Office
  06/06/16
actual cr
Vigorous Boltzmann Famous Landscape Painting
  10/01/17
His stuff looks nasty (youtube below). He has at least two s...
territorial turdskin therapy
  06/06/16
I project he's effective the first time MLB hitters face him...
Pungent locus
  08/23/16
update?
Black set internal respiration
  06/13/23
...
Black set internal respiration
  06/06/16
the TX Rangers are going to get him so he can play with his ...
Walnut Casino Kitty
  06/07/16
he's pitching right now http://www.konansports.com/p/figh...
Black set internal respiration
  06/19/16
didn't you ever learn Ricardo's theory of comparative advant...
crawly box office mad-dog skullcap
  06/19/16
another win today, 7 IP, 11 Ks, 0 R. ERA down to 2.06. 1-3 a...
Black set internal respiration
  06/26/16
Another good outing, 8 IP, 0 R, 10 Ks, hit leadoff and hit t...
Black set internal respiration
  07/03/16
Won the NPB All Star Game home run derby https://www.yout...
Black set internal respiration
  07/16/16
God damnit do we have to go through this with EVERY Japanese...
alcoholic gold crackhouse genital piercing
  07/16/16
this is a pretty silly comment, racial averages dont dismiss...
Black set internal respiration
  07/16/16
Lol at "regularly hits 100" ... I watched half of ...
Pungent locus
  08/23/16
he hit 103 twice in an inning in a playoff game recently and...
Black set internal respiration
  10/20/16
he hit 100 thrice in his first start and averaged 98. dont h...
Black set internal respiration
  04/07/18
No one has ever done what this guy has done since babe Ruth
cerebral corner
  08/23/16
?
Black set internal respiration
  05/19/18
Lol
Black set internal respiration
  09/27/18
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Black set internal respiration
  06/30/19
?
Black set internal respiration
  04/06/21
Sorry BIRDSHIT
Talented stubborn affirmative action
  04/06/21
cr
Black set internal respiration
  04/06/21
yea he seems pretty weak bro
Black set internal respiration
  07/04/21
?
Black set internal respiration
  03/31/22
lmao
Black set internal respiration
  04/22/23
?
Cobalt whorehouse
  04/22/23
Otani is the best hitter and pitcher in baseball and at a wa...
cerebral corner
  08/23/16
led his team to the Japan Series both through dominant pitch...
Black set internal respiration
  10/20/16
...
Black set internal respiration
  10/21/16
10th inning walk off single by Otani to win game 3 of the Ja...
Black set internal respiration
  10/25/16
Otani featured on 60 minutes today https://www.youtube.co...
Black set internal respiration
  04/10/17
jfc what a shitty interviewer otani will probably be push...
olive school cafeteria french chef
  04/10/17
yeah, underwhelming interview at best. i think he'll get...
Black set internal respiration
  04/10/17
I watched the 60 Minutes piece on him today. This guy is ...
crimson passionate volcanic crater
  04/10/17
he can't get paid more than $6 million until he's 25 under t...
Black set internal respiration
  04/10/17
Super pumped for this dude to make the jump next year
Black set internal respiration
  10/01/17
It's official! The Nippon Ham Fighters have announced they a...
Black set internal respiration
  11/10/17
hope this dood takes out a nice insurance policy
olive school cafeteria french chef
  11/10/17
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/11/08/texas-c...
galvanic filthy dragon boistinker
  11/10/17
I'm sure he's making way more than what anyone can pay him j...
Black set internal respiration
  11/10/17
he's so cheap that i think pretty much every team without a ...
olive school cafeteria french chef
  11/10/17
Yeah true. Soft factors are going to be everything in this r...
Black set internal respiration
  11/10/17
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/shohei-ohtan...
olive school cafeteria french chef
  11/20/17
24 hour deadline for mlbpa deal http://www.nydailynews.co...
olive school cafeteria french chef
  11/21/17
really sad how they fucked this guy with the stupid limit on...
Black set internal respiration
  11/21/17
think the limit on paying international players is fine in l...
olive school cafeteria french chef
  11/21/17
first spring training start today
Black set internal respiration
  02/24/18
pretty solid first start. 6 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs (all on ...
Black set internal respiration
  04/02/18
18000000000 player
Black set internal respiration
  04/07/18
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Black set internal respiration
  05/19/18
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Provocative Slate Orchestra Pit Old Irish Cottage
  09/27/18
Lol at the Angels for wasting a year where he was healthy by...
Fragrant violet indirect expression
  09/27/18
not only that, but batting GIDP machine Pujols at fucking CL...
Black set internal respiration
  09/27/18
But Pooholes has 100 RBI
Fragrant violet indirect expression
  09/27/18
This dude is the fucking man
Black set internal respiration
  05/19/19
lmao
adventurous parlour feces
  05/19/19
?
Black set internal respiration
  06/30/19
...
yellow forum
  04/06/21
180
Disturbing talking karate dopamine
  04/06/21
Hot start. We'll see if he can really perform for a full ye...
Dun marvelous lay
  04/06/21
Lmao
yellow forum
  04/06/21
Is this a "LMAO no way he'll keep performing" or &...
Dun marvelous lay
  04/06/21
nm
Dun marvelous lay
  04/06/21
damn i called this one
Black set internal respiration
  05/18/21
2-time unanimous MVP bump
Black set internal respiration
  11/16/23


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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:09 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

and he's only 21

had a better season than Yu Darvish's best year in Japan last year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635452)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:21 AM
Author: navy drunken hall

jfc, he's leading the league in OPS as a hitter and in K as a pitcher

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635532)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:22 AM
Author: amber vibrant philosopher-king library

Yankees should pay $200mm to get this guy. I don't even need a scouting report. One XOXO post is enough for me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635539)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:28 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

he's the real deal.

prob a better fit for an nl club though, dont think al teams would forfeit the dh for him and youre losing part of his value if you forego his hitting. he's batting .359 this year with 9 HR

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635583)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:36 AM
Author: amber vibrant philosopher-king library

he can play 1b for the days he doesn't pitch

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635638)



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Date: August 23rd, 2016 1:30 PM
Author: Pungent locus

(Screenwriter of The Scout)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31250850)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:26 AM
Author: Heady coiffed property

cumskins crying, losing hoap

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635564)



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Date: June 7th, 2016 12:04 AM
Author: territorial turdskin therapy

Are dominicans cumskins? Also, die painfully.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30642020)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:31 AM
Author: Heady coiffed property

dood looks pretty good on YT, but in MLB wld they use him as both pitcher and hitter? yankees cld let him pitch and be DH?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635604)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:33 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

most people are saying he'd have to pick one or the other if he comes over.

but still, better value in the NL, even if he doesn't play on non-pitching days, a legit bat in the pitcher's spot would be valuable

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635617)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:39 AM
Author: Heady coiffed property

I dont see why MLB is so pussy, let the jap play everyday, actually wld work better in AL, he cld pith then be DH for four games then pitch, etc.. wldnt have to play the field so wont get as tired

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635661)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:43 AM
Author: territorial turdskin therapy

you are a pretentious dipshit on many topics, but sports may be your best one.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635702)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:43 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

yeah thats what he does for the ham fighters now. i think he generally takes off the day before he is scheduled to start though

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635709)



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Date: June 19th, 2016 1:36 AM
Author: internet-worthy bearded roast beef market

the question is could he hit better than an available DH. The answer is probably no.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30738175)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 5:12 PM
Author: Talented stubborn affirmative action

Sorry BIRDSHIT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42232673)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:44 AM
Author: Vivacious Principal's Office

wait, this isn't flame?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635715)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:45 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

not even flame

he's also 6'4

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635726)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:46 AM
Author: Vivacious Principal's Office

we also share a birthday. he's very alpha then.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635739)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:47 AM
Author: Heady coiffed property

and yet he wld get SUPER NOWAGED in the US in any bar, japs are weird as furk

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635745)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:47 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635749)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:48 AM
Author: Vivacious Principal's Office

SUPER NOWAGED

officially in the lexicon.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635758)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:50 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

SUPER NOWAG BROS, with Bowser replaced by an IBS shrew fresh off brunch shooting fiery farts at Shohei

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635777)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:51 AM
Author: Vivacious Principal's Office

lmaoooooo

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635786)



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Date: October 1st, 2017 5:55 AM
Author: Vigorous Boltzmann Famous Landscape Painting

actual cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34338057)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 11:58 AM
Author: territorial turdskin therapy

His stuff looks nasty (youtube below). He has at least two sick pitches. My only question would be about his command. A 3 K/BB and 11 K/9 would be good for minor league ball, but not as good as what sure things like Strasburg were doing around his age.

If he wanted to be a hitter, he'd need to add a lot of bulk. And that would get in the way of pitching. So, yeah, he has to choose, and it looks like he should choose pitching. I project as a solid opening-day starter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L88TThVSJ9Y

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30635848)



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Date: August 23rd, 2016 1:36 PM
Author: Pungent locus

I project he's effective the first time MLB hitters face him, less so the second time, until he ends up getting rocked consistently

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31250873)



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Date: June 13th, 2023 9:05 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

update?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#46421228)



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Date: June 6th, 2016 9:40 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30640630)



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Date: June 7th, 2016 12:07 AM
Author: Walnut Casino Kitty

the TX Rangers are going to get him so he can play with his idol Yu Darvish

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30642036)



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Date: June 19th, 2016 1:34 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

he's pitching right now

http://www.konansports.com/p/fighters.html

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30738168)



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Date: June 19th, 2016 1:37 AM
Author: crawly box office mad-dog skullcap

didn't you ever learn Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30738179)



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Date: June 26th, 2016 5:57 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

another win today, 7 IP, 11 Ks, 0 R. ERA down to 2.06. 1-3 at the bat. now hitting .336

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30793524)



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Date: July 3rd, 2016 11:42 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

Another good outing, 8 IP, 0 R, 10 Ks, hit leadoff and hit the first pitch of the game for a HR as well.

ERA 1.90, BA .339, 10 HRs

Hasn't allowed a run in 30 innings

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30847244)



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Date: July 16th, 2016 6:46 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

Won the NPB All Star Game home run derby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ill4QNRNhiU

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30943049)



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Date: July 16th, 2016 8:00 AM
Author: alcoholic gold crackhouse genital piercing

God damnit do we have to go through this with EVERY Japanese player (except ichiro who's Asian twinkness worked to his advantage by being able to stroke the ball but also tap it to the second baseman and run it out).

Asians are the weakest physical creatures (along with many Jews). He might be a good power hitter and power pitcher in Japan but once he's up against major league talent, he will be average. Just like everyone else.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30943134)



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Date: July 16th, 2016 8:05 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

this is a pretty silly comment, racial averages dont dismiss the possibility of an outlier. otani has a big, athletic frame, regularly hits 100 mph with his fastball, and shows great command and movement on his other pitches. theres every reason to think he'd be a very good major leaguer.

also, quite a few of the japanese players that have come through have been decent.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#30943142)



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Date: August 23rd, 2016 1:39 PM
Author: Pungent locus

Lol at "regularly hits 100" ... I watched half of his highlight video above and the highest km/hr I noticed was 155 which is like 96. Good up-down movement but not clear he can go inside-outside with control without losing movement and velocity. Let's not go nuts. #3 starters are valuable too.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31250901)



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Date: October 20th, 2016 3:59 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

he hit 103 twice in an inning in a playoff game recently and had an average fastball speed of 96 mph this year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31686825)



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Date: April 7th, 2018 1:38 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

he hit 100 thrice in his first start and averaged 98. dont hate

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#35784427)



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Date: August 23rd, 2016 1:29 PM
Author: cerebral corner

No one has ever done what this guy has done since babe Ruth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31250842)



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Date: May 19th, 2018 11:26 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36083692)



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Date: September 27th, 2018 1:07 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36898349)



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Date: June 30th, 2019 10:46 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#38466860)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 4:36 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42232473)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 5:13 PM
Author: Talented stubborn affirmative action

Sorry BIRDSHIT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42232677)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 7:15 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42233260)



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Date: July 4th, 2021 5:45 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

yea he seems pretty weak bro

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42731957)



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Date: March 31st, 2022 4:31 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#44254047)



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Date: April 22nd, 2023 7:11 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

lmao

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#46224416)



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Date: April 22nd, 2023 7:14 AM
Author: Cobalt whorehouse

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#46224421)



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Date: August 23rd, 2016 1:29 PM
Author: cerebral corner

Otani is the best hitter and pitcher in baseball and at a way younger age than any of the other guys who came over. This bro could get 200 mil if he comes over

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31250844)



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Date: October 20th, 2016 3:56 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

led his team to the Japan Series both through dominant pitching performances (including a kershaw like save in deciding game of the nlcs equivalent) and strong batting

good long article on the man

https://theringer.com/the-postseasons-true-revelation-is-a-two-way-mystery-man-3e2e8585e6ba#.yrfe86k8i

but THE CARP ARE GONNA WIN THE JAPAN SERIES. CARPOO CARPOO CARPOO HIROSHIMA!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31686821)



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Date: October 21st, 2016 12:21 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31694402)



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Date: October 25th, 2016 9:35 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

10th inning walk off single by Otani to win game 3 of the Japan Series

he went 3-4 with 2 doubles and the walk off hit. Pretty good game for a pitcher serving as DH

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#31721873)



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Date: April 10th, 2017 2:47 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

Otani featured on 60 minutes today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5XiobgdYoY

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#33036966)



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Date: April 10th, 2017 3:01 AM
Author: olive school cafeteria french chef

jfc what a shitty interviewer

otani will probably be pushed towards being pitcher-only or mostly

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#33036997)



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Date: April 10th, 2017 3:03 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

yeah, underwhelming interview at best.

i think he'll get a chance to hit 3 or 4 times a week. the CBA means no team can offer him much money, so he'll have the leverage to say i'll only sign with you if you let me hit. pretty much anyone would give him the max contract allowed, so they'll have to distinguish themselves some other way. if he really wants to hit, he'll have a shot to do so.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#33037004)



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Date: April 10th, 2017 3:12 AM
Author: crimson passionate volcanic crater

I watched the 60 Minutes piece on him today.

This guy is fucking impressive. He's going to get paid a fortune by an MLB team.

But I highly, highly doubt any major league team is going to let him play the field when he isn't pitching. Best case scenario an AL team toys with having him DH occasionally, and even that seems extremely unlikely. It's a shame, because he sure can crush the ball in addition to being a great pitcher. But if the pitching doesn't work out he could easily pull an Ankiel and become a full-time position player.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#33037025)



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Date: April 10th, 2017 3:21 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

he can't get paid more than $6 million until he's 25 under the current CBA. kinda bullshit, but it is what it is. he wants to come over nonetheless, so he will be coming over. that's why i say the teams need to provide him with an extra carrot to distinguish themselves.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#33037029)



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Date: October 1st, 2017 5:52 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

Super pumped for this dude to make the jump next year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34338054)



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Date: November 10th, 2017 4:07 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

It's official! The Nippon Ham Fighters have announced they are posting Otani. He will be in MLB next year.

Dude is leaving 200 million on the table to come to the US now due to the stupid rules on international free agents under 25, he just wants to test himself against the best.

Since no one can pay him anything close to market salary, word is he will prioritize choosing a club that will let him pitch and hit on off days.

HERE WE GOOOOOOOO

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651399)



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Date: November 10th, 2017 5:03 AM
Author: olive school cafeteria french chef

hope this dood takes out a nice insurance policy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651447)



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Date: November 10th, 2017 5:06 AM
Author: galvanic filthy dragon boistinker

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/11/08/texas-can-pay-most-for-otani-followed-by-yankees-and-twins/107466070/

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651450)



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Date: November 10th, 2017 5:17 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

I'm sure he's making way more than what anyone can pay him just in Japanese endorsement deals. He'll go where he they'll give him a shot with the bat. Kinda worried he might pick the yanks though. Yuck

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651467)



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Date: November 10th, 2017 5:36 AM
Author: olive school cafeteria french chef

he's so cheap that i think pretty much every team without a complete outfield already will offer him a chance to play both ways. if he fucks up you can just bench him without burning a significant investment. and if he gets hurt at some point down the line then it's his financial loss not the team's.

if the cost of getting otani for the minimum is giving him a chance to play both ways when he might be good both ways anyways then you might as well give it to him.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651480)



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Date: November 10th, 2017 5:44 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

Yeah true. Soft factors are going to be everything in this recruitment, kinda weird

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34651492)



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Date: November 20th, 2017 5:18 PM
Author: olive school cafeteria french chef

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/shohei-ohtani-may-not-come-over-in-2018/

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34734033)



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Date: November 21st, 2017 3:47 AM
Author: olive school cafeteria french chef

24 hour deadline for mlbpa deal

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/mlbpa-agrees-extension-posting-agreement-shohei-otani-article-1.3647187

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34737477)



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Date: November 21st, 2017 3:48 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

really sad how they fucked this guy with the stupid limit on paying international players, and now are fucking him again when he just want to get on with it and play in MLB

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34737479)



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Date: November 21st, 2017 3:58 AM
Author: olive school cafeteria french chef

think the limit on paying international players is fine in light of domestic player control rules. maybe they need to set up a system where the length of team control depends on the player's age or something but in principle it's fine. also helps to protect NPB which i think is a reasonable consideration.

think they'll reach a deal since they're extending the deadline and the issues that they're hung up on seem pretty small all things considered. don't think mlbpa wants to fuck otani, their issue isn't with his deal in particular. in another year this might have dragged out a few weeks longer.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#34737495)



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Date: February 24th, 2018 10:03 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

first spring training start today

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#35476456)



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Date: April 2nd, 2018 2:37 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

pretty solid first start. 6 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs (all on a HR), 1 walk, 6 Ks. Looked strong, 100 mph on the fastball, splitter with some good movement. Just the one hanging breaking ball did him in. Could have gone longer (still throwing 98 in the 6th) but guess they are keeping him on a count. Impressive stuff.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#35741730)



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Date: April 7th, 2018 1:37 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

18000000000 player

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#35784423)



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Date: May 19th, 2018 11:24 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36083684)



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Date: September 27th, 2018 1:09 AM
Author: Provocative Slate Orchestra Pit Old Irish Cottage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36898362)



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Date: September 27th, 2018 3:54 AM
Author: Fragrant violet indirect expression

Lol at the Angels for wasting a year where he was healthy by starting PUJOLS



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36898908)



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Date: September 27th, 2018 3:57 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

not only that, but batting GIDP machine Pujols at fucking CLEANUP and leaving Ohtani out against lefties for most of the year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36898915)



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Date: September 27th, 2018 9:51 AM
Author: Fragrant violet indirect expression

But Pooholes has 100 RBI

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#36899862)



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Date: May 19th, 2019 12:57 AM
Author: Black set internal respiration

This dude is the fucking man

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#38255496)



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Date: May 19th, 2019 1:00 AM
Author: adventurous parlour feces

lmao

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#38255503)



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Date: June 30th, 2019 10:45 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#38466855)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 5:21 PM
Author: yellow forum



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42232727)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 5:23 PM
Author: Disturbing talking karate dopamine

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42232738)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 5:23 PM
Author: Dun marvelous lay

Hot start. We'll see if he can really perform for a full year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42232741)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 7:09 PM
Author: yellow forum

Lmao

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42233234)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 7:13 PM
Author: Dun marvelous lay

Is this a "LMAO no way he'll keep performing" or "LMAO of course he'll be awesome this year"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42233250)



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Date: April 6th, 2021 7:13 PM
Author: Dun marvelous lay

nm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42233247)



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Date: May 18th, 2021 10:49 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

damn i called this one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#42485600)



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Date: November 16th, 2023 3:28 PM
Author: Black set internal respiration

2-time unanimous MVP bump

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3244873&forum_id=2#47063786)