It's no longer the 80% likelihood it used to be, but it's not quite 0% yet either. Don't forget, this is a guy who changed his mind once before when everyone in Japan thought for sure he would be leaving for the Majors as an 18-year old.
I would send a bunch of players (whoever is willing) to Los Angeles to help recruit. Maybe see if Rothschild can get a meeting with him. If he is still considering Chicago and Texas, it means he's not dead set on the West Coast or a small market team.
Now we can look forward to investing in several top Latin prospects which is better for depth.
And I agree, I’m glad they were up front with the Yanks - agents usually do anything they can to keep the Yanks in bidding situations to drive the price up. In this case it doesn’t seem to be about money
And I agree, I’m glad they were up front with the Yanks - agents usually do anything they can to keep the Yanks in bidding situations to drive the price up. In this case it doesn’t seem to be about money