Yankees Sign Masahiro Tanaka

[Sammy Sofa]

They're the Yankees, so maybe they don't care. I still think they're the biggest threat to the Cubs in getting Tanaka. But unless I'm missing something pretty substantial(very possible, again I'm no luxury tax guru), if the Yankees are at all serious about staying under the tax this year, they have good reason to pass.

 

Well, now I have all too much hope. Thanks for that, jerk.

 

Yup, I've done a complete 180 yet again. THIS BETTER WORK, NERDLINGER.

 

To make sure I've got enough emphasis on that last part, I'll reiterate: they're the New York Yankees. They may say "50 million? DON'T CARE" and sign him up for whatever it takes. You can probably whittle into that number when estimating because Tanaka would make a big difference in their ability to get at playoff revenue this year and next. Even if you don't, this doesn't mean the Cubs are clear to get Tanaka for a sweet price, the Yankees are highly motivated and can still offer a healthy amount of money without running into luxury tax hassles. What this does do, is at least give a credible reason for them not to be head over heels for Tanaka. That means that we should be reasonably hopeful that if the Cubs are as hell-bent on Tanaka as some of the rumblings and quite frankly, their lack of offseason activity might indicate, that they have a pretty decent shot.

 

Well, I'm not expecting a "sweet price" in terms of the Cubs getting some kind of deal; I'm still anticipating that they'll have to pay [expletive] you money to get him here. But I get what you're saying, TT.

[A New Era]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

Japanese women just tend to look young. I'm only spitballing here but maybe the food/vitamins they take are better in Japan?

[Guest]

They're the Yankees, so maybe they don't care. I still think they're the biggest threat to the Cubs in getting Tanaka. But unless I'm missing something pretty substantial(very possible, again I'm no luxury tax guru), if the Yankees are at all serious about staying under the tax this year, they have good reason to pass.

 

Well, now I have all too much hope. Thanks for that, jerk.

 

Yup, I've done a complete 180 yet again. THIS BETTER WORK, NERDLINGER.

 

To make sure I've got enough emphasis on that last part, I'll reiterate: they're the New York Yankees. They may say "50 million? DON'T CARE" and sign him up for whatever it takes. You can probably whittle into that number when estimating because Tanaka would make a big difference in their ability to get at playoff revenue this year and next. Even if you don't, this doesn't mean the Cubs are clear to get Tanaka for a sweet price, the Yankees are highly motivated and can still offer a healthy amount of money without running into luxury tax hassles. What this does do, is at least give a credible reason for them not to be head over heels for Tanaka. That means that we should be reasonably hopeful that if the Cubs are as hell-bent on Tanaka as some of the rumblings and quite frankly, their lack of offseason activity might indicate, that they have a pretty decent shot.

 

Well, I'm not expecting a "sweet price" in terms of the Cubs getting some kind of deal; I'm still anticipating that they'll have to pay [expletive] you money to get him here. But I get what you're saying, TT.

 

No doubt, didn't mean to imply you were saying that. I just didn't want this to get swung as "Cubs need to hope every one else falls apart so they can get him at bargain price".

[davell]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

[expletive]. I DID know, but honestly forgot about her. She's a well known singer in Japan.

[Sammy Sofa]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

Japanese women just tend to look young. I'm only spitballing here but maybe the food/vitamins they take are better in Japan?

 

Or that it's a creepy sexualization of younger women/girls taken to the extreme so that you have someone like this (who is almost 30 and actually older than Tanaka) desperate to make themselves up to look like and act like a little girl.

[A New Era]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

Japanese women just tend to look young. I'm only spitballing here but maybe the food/vitamins they take are better in Japan?

 

Or that it's a creepy sexualization of younger women/girls taken to the extreme so that you have someone like this (who is almost 30 and actually older than Tanaka) desperate to make themselves up to look like and act like a little girl.

 

Yeah I know there is a culture in japan for women to talk very high voiced and "cutesy" like. She's also a popular singer so her diet is probably really good. Probably a combination of everything.

[Guest]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

FWIW, I didn't think she looked particularly young, but lol she's older than him.

[SouthSideRyan]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

FWIW, I didn't think she looked particularly young, but lol she's older than him.

 

Yeah, i didn't really see her as crazy young either

[NOLA]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

Japanese women just tend to look young. I'm only spitballing here but maybe the food/vitamins they take are better in Japan?

 

Or that it's a creepy sexualization of younger women/girls taken to the extreme so that you have someone like this (who is almost 30 and actually older than Tanaka) desperate to make themselves up to look like and act like a little girl.

http://bigtop40.gcstatic.com/u/apps/asset_manager/uploaded/2011/05/britney-spears---baby-one-more-time-1296820482-article-editorial-0.jpg

[Guest]

I mean...she really was like 16 or 17 then.

[NOLA]

I mean...she really was like 16 or 17 then.

The creepy factor remains.

[Sammy Sofa]

http://bigtop40.gcstatic.com/u/apps/asset_manager/uploaded/2011/05/britney-spears---baby-one-more-time-1296820482-article-editorial-0.jpg

 

Hey, Japan somehow ends up making it even creepier.

 

And that's not even touching how a lot of Asian actresses/singers end up trying to look "more white/European."

Edited January 13, 2014 by Sammy Sofa

[Boris]

would

[NOLA]

would

 

Oh yeah, no doubt about it.

[Cubs Fan Dan]

A source tells me that the cubs have reached out to Tanaka's representatives, family and friends. Apparently Tanaka prefers mascots over location and money preferring large fuzzy bears. Deal should be done soon!

[Sammy Sofa]

A source tells me that the cubs have reached out to Tanaka's representatives, family and friends. Apparently Tanaka prefers mascots over location and money preferring large fuzzy bears. Deal should be done soon!

 

http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Fresh-Prince-Of-Bell-Airs-Dissaproving-Stare-Reaction-Gif.gif

[Careless]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

Japanese women just tend to look young. I'm only spitballing here but maybe the food/vitamins they take are better in Japan?

They hit puberty later, they hit menopause later, they die later. They just age slightly more slowly. But in her case, that's mostly cosmetics and probably plastic surgery.

[davell]

The Angels supposedly didn't even meet with Tanaka. I'm not listening to anyone. When he signs, we'll know. I doubt we get him, but I'm not going to say we have no chance either.

[NOLA]

So if you wanted an indicator of how this offseason is going...

In the roster discussion thread we're discussing whether Tanaka's wife wants to be Posh Spice.

In the Tanaka thread we're talking about when Japanese women hit menopause.

The most active thread in weeks is about Clark the Cub.

Slowest offseason ever.

[Backtobanks]

So if you wanted an indicator of how this offseason is going...

In the roster discussion thread we're discussing whether Tanaka's wife wants to be Posh Spice.

In the Tanaka thread we're talking about when Japanese women hit menopause.

The most active thread in weeks is about Clark the Cub.

Slowest offseason ever.

 

If you think the offseason is slow, just wait till the season starts.

[Guest]

So if you wanted an indicator of how this offseason is going...

In the roster discussion thread we're discussing whether Tanaka's wife wants to be Posh Spice.

In the Tanaka thread we're talking about when Japanese women hit menopause.

The most active thread in weeks is about Clark the Cub.

Slowest offseason ever.

 

If you think the offseason is slow, just wait till the season starts.

 

Jesus shut the [expletive] up already

[ConstableRabbit]

No idea if Tanaka is married, but if so, you've got to roll out the red carpet for his wife.

 

Again, no idea if he even has a wife.

 

You're kidding, right? I have a feeling you knew all along...even mentioned it twice to not look like a pervert. That's fine, I'll do it.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mai+Satoda&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=HCjUUomHG4Xd2QW0uICoAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

 

What is she like 14 years old? Is Japan the Alabama of Asia?

 

Japanese women just tend to look young. I'm only spitballing here but maybe the food/vitamins they take are better in Japan?

They hit puberty later, they hit menopause later, they die later. They just age slightly more slowly. But in her case, that's mostly cosmetics and probably plastic surgery.

They look young until about 60, when they start to look 300.

[Backtobanks]

So if you wanted an indicator of how this offseason is going...

In the roster discussion thread we're discussing whether Tanaka's wife wants to be Posh Spice.

In the Tanaka thread we're talking about when Japanese women hit menopause.

The most active thread in weeks is about Clark the Cub.

Slowest offseason ever.

 

If you think the offseason is slow, just wait till the season starts.

 

Jesus shut the [expletive] up already

 

I'm sorry that a post about reality interrupted your fantasies about Japanese women and baseball mascots.

[Guest]

So if you wanted an indicator of how this offseason is going...

In the roster discussion thread we're discussing whether Tanaka's wife wants to be Posh Spice.

In the Tanaka thread we're talking about when Japanese women hit menopause.

The most active thread in weeks is about Clark the Cub.

Slowest offseason ever.

 

If you think the offseason is slow, just wait till the season starts.

 

Jesus shut the [expletive] up already

 

I'm sorry that a post about reality interrupted your fantasies about Japanese women and baseball mascots.

 

Ok then.

[davell]

So if you wanted an indicator of how this offseason is going...

In the roster discussion thread we're discussing whether Tanaka's wife wants to be Posh Spice.

In the Tanaka thread we're talking about when Japanese women hit menopause.

The most active thread in weeks is about Clark the Cub.

Slowest offseason ever.

 

If you think the offseason is slow, just wait till the season starts.

 

Jesus shut the [expletive] up already

 

I'm sorry that a post about reality interrupted your fantasies about Japanese women and baseball mascots.

 

It's got nothing to do with that. It's pretty easy to look in a thread at this point and figure when it's time for the "witty" B2B one liner about we're going to suck. The only thing I don't have down yet is you're pretty random at including the laughing smilie at your own stuff about as much as a league average NBA 3 point shooter.

 

You may not like where we're at(Other than Arguello, no one is) but it is what it is, finding ANYTHING to talk about is a good thing. Especially if it's original, even if it's offbase.