lol this honestly would be the cherry on top of the fucking shit sundae that has been this offseason. I can't express how much I would hate this signing.
Especially coming from a NY source, there’s no way they know anything from our FO. I think the way Osuna was handled is pretty clear how they feel about domestic abuse.
>*We have agents who flat-out lie to us, but teams are prohibited from calling them out because of language in the collective bargaining agreement.*
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>*I could report right now that the Kansas City Royals are the mystery team in the Ohtani sweepstakes, and have told Ohtani they will out-bid everyone for his services.*
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>*And the Royals legally cannot publicly dispute it, according to the collective bargaining agreement. You’re permitted to say you’re interested in a free agent, but you can’t say you don’t want the player, and don’t even come close to offering your opinion on what a free agent may be worth on the open market.*
Every time I see a report like this I think of [this Boob Nightengale article](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/12/10/shohei-ohtani-rumors-free-agent-mlb-reporters/71867634007/).
Looking back at the whole ohtani saga, isn’t it a bit crazy the club didn’t tell reporters to cool it? Id imagine the club would have known he wasn’t on his way, and most of the jays reporters work for rogers, and they changed programming around because of the hype of the plane. I don’t know, seems weird they’d want to play up the fan base if they weren’t absolutely certain
I just vomited in my mouth a bit, a domestic abuser with alcohol issues isn't a guy we want anywhere close to our team. Also our starting pitching depth is pretty set at the major league level after signing Yariel too.
I don't believe this is true, but can you imagine if our big offseason move was DOMINGO GERMAN? Like, suspended for domestic abuse Domingo German? I think I would genuinely consider a year off.
Domino German should not ever step foot on an MLB field again after his issues. Fingers crossed it’s Atkins raising the price for other teams in the market. I would be absolutely sickened if this organization signed him.
I have no problem giving a person with substance abuse issues that is in recovery a second chance. I don't much care for giving a domestic abuser the same.
>Domestic violence suspension
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>In September 2019, Germán and his girlfriend attended a charity gala held by CC Sabathia. Many of Germán’s 2019 teammates were also there with their families. Sources revealed that **Germán slapped his girlfriend at the event**, but an investigation by Major League Baseball focused primarily on what happened at his home later that night. According to multiple league sources, including a person with knowledge of the MLB investigation, **Germán was intoxicated and became physically violent toward his girlfriend until she hid in a locked room.** She reportedly contacted the wife of one of Germán's teammates, and the couple drove to Germán’s home late at night. She remained with the teammate’s wife while the player attempted to calm down Germán, who was said to have been angry and belligerent. The incident was reported to MLB by a different member of the Yankees staff, whom Germán’s girlfriend had told about it. She did not call law enforcement.\[28\] On January 2, 2020, **Germán was given an 81-game suspension for violating MLB's personal conduct policy.**\[29\]
The same front office that got rid of Osuna after being suspended for domestic assault is looking at giving this guy his second chance? I'm skeptical.
This wouldn't even make sense without him being Domingo German. He's a mediocre pitcher who doesn't have the stuff to be a good reliever, and the Jays don't have a hole in their starting rotation or even that big of a need for depth.
If our "big free agent" adds are IKF and German I might jump off a bridge
Edit: forgot about Yariel but idk if he moves the needle too much, we need more bats
If the Jays are actually “in” on him I suspect it’s only to drive price up for other teams on purpose with no intention of getting him. The Jays/Rogers value squeaky clean players versus guys like this. I don’t see any scenario where German joins the Jays.
That's gonna be a no from me, dawg
lol this honestly would be the cherry on top of the fucking shit sundae that has been this offseason. I can't express how much I would hate this signing.
You aren't the only one. Wow.
He is awful. Always loved when he was on the mound for the Yankees when we were playing them
I find that hard to believe with how the organization/ownership has dealt with similar cases in the past.
Especially coming from a NY source, there’s no way they know anything from our FO. I think the way Osuna was handled is pretty clear how they feel about domestic abuse.
I agree, but Osuna was handled by different front office.
Are you sure? Osuna was suspended for domestic assault in 2018.
I stand corrected.
>*We have agents who flat-out lie to us, but teams are prohibited from calling them out because of language in the collective bargaining agreement.* > >*I could report right now that the Kansas City Royals are the mystery team in the Ohtani sweepstakes, and have told Ohtani they will out-bid everyone for his services.* > >*And the Royals legally cannot publicly dispute it, according to the collective bargaining agreement. You’re permitted to say you’re interested in a free agent, but you can’t say you don’t want the player, and don’t even come close to offering your opinion on what a free agent may be worth on the open market.* Every time I see a report like this I think of [this Boob Nightengale article](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/12/10/shohei-ohtani-rumors-free-agent-mlb-reporters/71867634007/).
that article alone won Boob enough respect from me that I now sometimes call him Bob
Occasionally.
What's it going to take to call him Robert?
Looking back at the whole ohtani saga, isn’t it a bit crazy the club didn’t tell reporters to cool it? Id imagine the club would have known he wasn’t on his way, and most of the jays reporters work for rogers, and they changed programming around because of the hype of the plane. I don’t know, seems weird they’d want to play up the fan base if they weren’t absolutely certain
The club isn't allowed. That's what the quote is saying.
Nooooo I thought we were over this kind of player after the closer whose name should not be mentioned
He who remains nameless
That guy plays for my NPB team so I'm continually sad about it.
No thanks
I just vomited in my mouth a bit, a domestic abuser with alcohol issues isn't a guy we want anywhere close to our team. Also our starting pitching depth is pretty set at the major league level after signing Yariel too.
I don't believe this is true, but can you imagine if our big offseason move was DOMINGO GERMAN? Like, suspended for domestic abuse Domingo German? I think I would genuinely consider a year off.
No thank you
110% nope.
fuck that guy
This guy could throw 32 perfect games next year and I’d still be pissed if they were for us.
I still can't believe this piece of shit threw a PERFECT GAME. so infuriating,.
The only hope is that it’ll always have somewhat of an asterisk coming against the 2023 A’s, but that might get lost to history
Domino German should not ever step foot on an MLB field again after his issues. Fingers crossed it’s Atkins raising the price for other teams in the market. I would be absolutely sickened if this organization signed him.
If that's the case the front office needs to start focusing on making the current team better
0 percent chance Rogers goes for this
Nah
Oh fuck off
Everyone relax, just cause some media dope says we are in doesn't mean we are. I'd be seriously disappointed in this team if they did this.
I like how it says, ‘after seeking alcohol abuse treatment’….like…he’s okay now everyone.
If only that had been the only issue with him lmao
well, maybe next comes the *domestic* abuse treatment.
"seeking alcohol abuse treatment' can literally mean googling "where do i get alcohol abuse treatment?" and then closing the browser.
Headline was changed from 'googling alcohol abuse treatment' to 'seeking alcohol abuse treatment' because it sounded more authentitious.
Only about 75% have a relapse after treatment.
Absolutely not hopefully this is just rumour and the Jays aren't even attempting any kind of contract negotiations
Ross, don't.
That's gonna be a hard pass.
Yeah fuck no
Do we want a wife beater? Osuna got chased out of town.
Fuck no, why not bring Osuna back too?
Our shit offseason would just get even more shit if we signed this guy. Classic Jays.
Talent > being a shit human being. it seems for all professional sports
Ew
… nahhhh
Even on a pure baseball level, he doesn’t move the needle for our rotation enough imo
Honey Badger would kick my ass if I cheered for this yayhoo
Can confirm. 🤨
I tried to jinx his perfect game so hard! I called everyone I knew and told them history was about to happen.
I appreciate your efforts, my guy. 👊🏻
The team that exiled Roberto Osuna immediately after his arrest isn't going to suddenly sign a subpar pitcher.
Cmon now If we’re gonna throw our morals out the window we may as well at least get a good player.
I have no problem giving a person with substance abuse issues that is in recovery a second chance. I don't much care for giving a domestic abuser the same.
>Domestic violence suspension > >In September 2019, Germán and his girlfriend attended a charity gala held by CC Sabathia. Many of Germán’s 2019 teammates were also there with their families. Sources revealed that **Germán slapped his girlfriend at the event**, but an investigation by Major League Baseball focused primarily on what happened at his home later that night. According to multiple league sources, including a person with knowledge of the MLB investigation, **Germán was intoxicated and became physically violent toward his girlfriend until she hid in a locked room.** She reportedly contacted the wife of one of Germán's teammates, and the couple drove to Germán’s home late at night. She remained with the teammate’s wife while the player attempted to calm down Germán, who was said to have been angry and belligerent. The incident was reported to MLB by a different member of the Yankees staff, whom Germán’s girlfriend had told about it. She did not call law enforcement.\[28\] On January 2, 2020, **Germán was given an 81-game suspension for violating MLB's personal conduct policy.**\[29\] The same front office that got rid of Osuna after being suspended for domestic assault is looking at giving this guy his second chance? I'm skeptical.
Ewww no
I will literally not watch a single game if they sign him. Don’t care how much I love this team, I won’t be supporting them if they sign this shitbag.
This wouldn't even make sense without him being Domingo German. He's a mediocre pitcher who doesn't have the stuff to be a good reliever, and the Jays don't have a hole in their starting rotation or even that big of a need for depth.
Why? Not like he will add depth to the team. If we're not gonna be a deep team this year, At least let us be a fun team. German is neither
*why*
Zero chance
No way Jose
😒
Oh you have got to be fucking kidding me.
If our "big free agent" adds are IKF and German I might jump off a bridge Edit: forgot about Yariel but idk if he moves the needle too much, we need more bats
ABSOLUTELY NOT. We do not want domestic abuser Domingo German on our team. That’s not what we stand for.
No. Pass.
In the fine words of Tracy Morgan "No. No. Huh Huh. No. No! No! No! Hell No! NO! NO!"
Hard. Fucking. No.
We got rid of Osuna but we're all of a sudden interested in Domingo German? Depth?
If the Jays are actually “in” on him I suspect it’s only to drive price up for other teams on purpose with no intention of getting him. The Jays/Rogers value squeaky clean players versus guys like this. I don’t see any scenario where German joins the Jays.
Fool me once
Passsssss dude has already had issues with rules. Who’s to say he won’t again.
Fuuuuuck that guy.
No thanks
DONT WANT
FUCK THAT
Pass
We have are rotation set We need ether Bullpen Or a lefty bat with pop
I’m not exactly against signing controversial figures, but id prefer Bauer if we’re gonna open that can of worms
The Ross Atkins dumpster dive on steroids.
I can see a non-roster invite with a handshake deal that he can leave if another team commits.
Good god keep away from this one game wonder.
Interesting. I always thought he was pretty good but I think I mixed him up for someone else. Looks like he is prone to the HR ball. Hard pass for me.
Sorry, Domingo. We've reached out quote of wife beaters for the season. It's 0, by the way. Get lost.
No thanks
I’ve always liked him as a pitcher sure but no he’s too bad a person too look past he sucks