I didn’t dig too far but I see he has a screenshot with timestamp of him announcing Judge back to Yanks with correct years and total contract amount before national reporters.
Sucks but no one will ever really know the truth outside of Ohtani and his agent.
-Maybe the Cubs were just leverage?
-Maybe he didn’t want to hit/pitch in the cold Mar/Apr months?
-Maybe the Cubs lowballed him
Whatever it is I’m ready to move on and see if Jed can build on last year’s team.
For some reason I can't embed the pic but there is also this going around X:
SOURCE: Yusei Kikuchi reserves entire upscale sushi restaurant near Rogers Centre for tonight. Reservation made for 50+ people. Make of it what you will…
Someone posted on Twitter that his agent announced he was signing with the Angels on 12/8/17.
Sure enough, I looked it up and that is correct. Wouldn't be surprised if it does happen today then.
So now we're upset because of the secretness of his free agency? It sucks as a fan and for journalists but if that's what him and his agent want, then that's their right.
I won't think any less of him for it.
The Athletic doesn’t say they’re out on Ohtani but the fact that they say they are pivoting says enough for me.
Maybe Jed is just pissed info got leaked? Jed loses leverage once other teams know Cubs are out.