We'll never know the whole story, but what we do know... Pete Rose got a lifetime ban for gambling... so, we know Ohtani will never be banned. Somebody like Michael Jordan is also in the class of people who play with different rules.

https://apnews.com/article/shohei-ohtani-ippei-mizuhara-gambling-13a0238b89bfad4a4e508a5fef944537

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Mizuhara was born in Japan and moved to the Los Angeles area in 1991 so his father could work as a chef. He attended Diamond Bar High School in eastern Los Angeles County and graduated from the University of California, Riverside, in 2007.

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I have a cousin that graduated from Diamond Bar and been to that school a few times. I played at a football camp at UCR.

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ESPN said Mizuhara told the outlet this week he has been paid between $300,000 and $500,000 annually.

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Mizuhara said he incurred more than $1 million in debt by the end of 2022 and his losses increased from there.

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$700M and he likely gave his PIN to his translator. That's what they are going with?! mmmmkay...

Yakuza anyone?

I had to look that up and not 100% I'm smart enough to understand.

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ESPN said Mizuhara told the outlet this week he has been paid between $300,000 and $500,000 annually.

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Mizuhara said he incurred more than $1 million in debt by the end of 2022 and his losses increased from there.

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Let's tug on this string just a little.

Ohtani got a $2.3M signing bonus and played:
'18: $545K
'19: $650K
'20: - ?-
'21: $3M
'22: $5.5M
'23: $30M

Smells. Taxes and CoL in California cuts deep into that $12M over 5 years.

Forgot about the new wife... I bet that is certainly the revelation.

I also forget how much he makes in endorsements.

Maybe the translator angle is legit and the new wife found it.

Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen in agreement with Rangers on one-year, $4.5M contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. Deal includes $2.5M in incentives, maxes out at $7M.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 21, 2024

Seems like an odd timing signing….. hope no injury news is coming out or someone isnt recovering as hoped….

He was traded to Philly. Pitched a couple scoreless innings in the playoffs

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He was traded to Philly. Pitched a couple scoreless innings in the playoffs

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Dang it - I got confused with someone else.

Yeah, I remember watching a Detroit / Royals game in July when we were pursuing him and thinking we could use him. And I read he's got a lot better ERA out of the bullpen than as a starter.

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He was traded to Philly. Pitched a couple scoreless innings in the playoffs

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He also threw a no hitter last year with Philly. This seems like a really solid addition.

I love this.

I really like the Lorenzen deal. He's had some very solid seasons recently, gives us cover in case Bradford or someone like that just isn't it, and he can be a multi-inning reliever if need be. He's also a super fun club house guy who a lot of people really seem to like.

On the Ohtani situation; changing stories is NEVER a good thing and looks even more suspicious, but do I think Ohtani was out there secretly gambling to the tune of 4.5 million in debt to a book keeper? No. I do believe his interpreter got him into this situation, however, you still can't have someone like Ohtani paying off debts to a bookie for a friend.

As promised, I'm the first one here at the team store

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As promised, I'm the first one here at the team store

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The man wants his employee discounted merch! In the proper size damnit!

Is there a way to get a blue jersey with player name and number. My wife is wanting an Evan Carter jersey in the worst way, but she does not want a white one because she is a bit stain prone when we go to games.

I haven't seen a blue jersey here in like 2 years

she is not going to be happy to hear that.

Is the gold attire available to purchase online?

Yes, at 9am

I really like picking up Lorenzen.

He was mostly a RP... got mileage for 6 yrs as a RP and went to LAAA as a SP. IIRC, he went to LAAA in order to be a SP.

I think he ran out of gas, last year when he got traded to Philly. I also think Philly chewed him up.

He averaged 5.1 IP in LAAA. 5.2 IP with Detroit, and 6.1 IP in Philly.

I think I'd like to see the Rangers pace him for about 100-125 IP. As a RP, SP, and/or Long RP. As we near the trade deadline and any of "the 3" start to get healthy, he'd give us another option in the direction we want to go. Insurance as an innings eater, or a trade chip.

I'm interested in the performance incentives. I think that will give an indication on how the Rangers expect to use him.

Procured for free with next day shipping. Let's go!!!

Yeah the online store is the way to go.

I have a pretty normal or even small head, and I do not care for the low profile hats much. I think they are a bit too low profile, to the point your head doesn't fit correctly in them.

What?? They don't have any Nick Solak gear? What a ripoff !

I have a smallish head too. I usually wear the unstructured "dad hat." I don't love the low profile but they look better on me than the regular 59/fifty that looks goofy.