Dick Allen Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:00 PM) Pleading ignorance on all of this, but at this stage, is there any possibility of a stealth candidate? Is there any chance we will wake up in the next few days and read that the Red Sox or Angels or Rangers swooped in and signed this guy? How do we know for certain no other team than who has been reported all along didn't also make a "real" offer? Definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 What is the need for Japanese pop stars are ther in LA? I am guessing none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:08 PM) What is the need for Japanese pop stars are ther in LA? I am guessing none. LA is arguably the entertainment capital of the world, so if she cares about her career shell probably have way more opportunities living in LA than Chicago. Not many aspiring musicians/movie stars move to Chicago, thats just a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:08 PM) What is the need for Japanese pop stars are ther in LA? I am guessing none. Who said she wants to live there because she's a Japanese pop star? Maybe she just enjoys the weather or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 03:53 PM) And got in Sports Illustrated! http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/art...10304/index.htm And Cowley is no longer a columnist and has nothing to do with baseball. Rongey used to post here as well. WE OUTLASTED COWLEY b****ES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (dayan024 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 04:15 PM) Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 17m Scout with team in pursuit of Tanaka believes Tanaka will look for a 7th year on a deal, or at least option years in addition to 6 Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 12m Team exec over the weekend cautioned to me that offers are constantly changing in a sweepstakes as intense as Tanaka. Be mindful of that. Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 7m Re: Tanaka...have heard his agent and team execs involved keeping especially tight seal on talks. Lots of reporting seems to be speculation Speculation is the PC way of saying "making s*** up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:11 PM) WE OUTLASTED COWLEY b****ES! We should meet up at a 711 and have some Snickers to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Bosley Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:05 PM) Definitely. I trust neither Mr. Moreno's "Oh, he doesn't fit into our budget at this time" claptrap, nor do I believe the Bosox wouldn't try to steal this guy away from the Yanks, who could really use him. I'm wary of both of those organizations at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:10 PM) LA is arguably the entertainment capital of the world, so if she cares about her career shell probably have way more opportunities living in LA than Chicago. Not many aspiring musicians/movie stars move to Chicago, thats just a fact. Again, how many Japanese pop stars are currently working in LA? As far as I can tell when looking through my Directv, there aren't any Japanese programs produced in the USA. She is going to do her work in Japan. If she supposedly prefers LA for her career, she is fooling herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:15 PM) Again, how many Japanese pop stars are currently working in LA? As far as I can tell when looking through my Directv, there aren't any Japanese programs produced in the USA. She is going to do her work in Japan. If she supposedly prefers LA for her career, she is fooling herself. Its an easier flight home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It was never said that she wants to live in L.A. because she's a Japanese pop star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:16 PM) Its an easier flight home... Yes, there's that, weather, attractions, and many other reasons that would make her want to live there. It has nothing to do with her career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 04:08 PM) Once I was part of a marching band. We wore these really cool wristbands. A long, narrow band of cloud was above us. Doors are banded with iron to make them stronger, but the marching band is stronger than those doors. Oh and there was a band of caribou. Hope I don't get banned! (I found 8 different definitions for band and used as many as I could) If we get Tanaka and thus remember this thread fondly, this is a good POTY candidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:16 PM) It was never said that she wants to live in L.A. because she's a Japanese pop star. Yes it was. And the flight is only 1.5 hours longer. In first class, that is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:18 PM) Yes it was. And the flight is only 1.5 hours longer. In first class, that is nothing. No, it was just a rumor. Nobody really knows why she (supposedly) wants to live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:17 PM) If we get Tanaka and thus remember this thread fondly, this is a good POTY candidate You bet it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) But Mrs. Tanaka is still uprooting her entire life to come overseas and support her husband. I still think that's the biggest thing. Who says she isn't overly excited about this opportunity? Besides, who f***in cares. Masahiro san is the one making decisions & this is exactly why he was so recently at the party of the honorable Mr. Tazakazi. Edited January 20, 2014 by The Ultimate Champion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:33 PM) But Mrs. Tanaka is still uprooting her entire life to come overseas and support her husband. I still think that's the biggest thing. Who says she isn't overly excited about this opportunity? Besides, who f***in cares. Masahiro san is the one making decisions & this is exactly why he was so recently at the party of the honorable Mr. Tazakazi. What does the party have to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 SN: Updated my signature. It's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'd like to point out that we're at 123 pages while NYY Fans sits at 109 and Northside Baseball a mere 61. We are the best damn speculation site in all of the baseball internets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:15 PM) Again, how many Japanese pop stars are currently working in LA? As far as I can tell when looking through my Directv, there aren't any Japanese programs produced in the USA. She is going to do her work in Japan. If she supposedly prefers LA for her career, she is fooling herself. How many artists record in LA? How many non-American stars try and break into the American movies/music/etc. Its just nonsense to dismiss it. It may be a reason, it may not be a reason, but if you are in the Entertainment industry, LA is a much better location than Chicago. I love Chicago, I hate LA, but those are the facts and theres no point in posting on a message board if we arent going to be honest with ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 LA has some obvious appeal to any person, and could easily have even greater appeal to someone like Masahiro. AFAIK, LA is the best baseball market for a person that hopes to run into people that speak Japanese to play in. Maybe it doesn't matter to him. Maybe it doesn't matter enough that there are other things ($$$?) that are more important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Who WOULDN'T want to live in LA?! I moved out here from Chicago 2 years ago, and I love it. I totally see why she'd want to live here. BTW I'm wearing flip flops and shorts today, and it's actually hot in my office. How's the weather in Chi-town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 05:46 PM) Who WOULDN'T want to live in LA?! I moved out here from Chicago 2 years ago, and I love it. I totally see why she'd want to live here. BTW I'm wearing flip flops and shorts today, and it's actually hot in my office. How's the weather in Chi-town? A beautiful 29. Better than the -8 we're getting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spataro51 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 04:53 PM) And got in Sports Illustrated! http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/art...10304/index.htm And Cowley is no longer a columnist and has nothing to do with baseball. Rongey used to post here as well. Ahhhh yes I remember the sports illustrated story all to well. I would say after time has passed I was pretty accurate too Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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