Alex Ochoa in Japan

RoyalTen · 02-20-2003, 12:38 PM

I just dont understand why MLB players would want to go over to Japan to play. Sure i know its the money probably, but Ochoa, i feel, is a fairly solid player to have coming off the bench. I find it hard to believe he couldnt find a spot on someones roster here in America.

scooper · 02-20-2003, 12:56 PM

He'll be a superstar in Japan.

primelord · 02-20-2003, 12:58 PM

He had a spot coming off the becnh for the Cardinals. But the Japanese club offered him a ton more money to play over there.

Easy Mac · 02-20-2003, 12:58 PM

As the Wu Tang eloquently put it:

C.R.E.A.M.

Daimyo · 02-20-2003, 01:04 PM

if some company in Japan offered me twice as much to go over to work I would do it in a second. Those ma and pop, hole-in-the-wall Ramen restaurants in Japan make the best food I've ever had in my life....

RoyalTen · 02-20-2003, 01:06 PM

Yea i know he'll get the money and be a superstar and all. I really just dont get it. I guess its just me though. I know i wouldnt want to go across the country to a culture i have no clue about and cant speak the language when you can be making a great chunk of change here in the US. For some reason this just really annoys me. I'm sure all MLB players will take the fact that this annoys me into account when they are offered a contract in Japan.

primelord · 02-20-2003, 01:11 PM

I don't see what you don't get. He is going to get more money and more fame over in Japan. Plus if he really loves to play abseball this gives him the opporunity to play every day instead of just coming off the bench now and then.

Draft Dodger · 02-20-2003, 01:12 PM

the answer is simple:

"bukkake"

Easy Mac · 02-20-2003, 01:14 PM

AM i the only one disturbed that DD knows what that is... an should I be disturbed I do as well?

RoyalTen · 02-20-2003, 01:14 PM

I get the money and fame part. But this is the MLB he had a chance to play in, the best competition in the world, and he can do a decent job at.

Daimyo · 02-20-2003, 01:20 PM

They also have sushi restaurants where you eat off the naked body of a young attractive japanese woman. You have to factor that into the decision.

scooper · 02-20-2003, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Daimyo
They also have sushi restaurants where you eat off the naked body of a young attractive japanese woman. You have to factor that into the decision.

Gives new meaning to the phrase "tastes like fish"

korme · 02-20-2003, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoyalTen
Yea i know he'll get the money and be a superstar and all. I really just dont get it. I guess its just me though. I know i wouldnt want to go across the country to a culture i have no clue about and cant speak the language when you can be making a great chunk of change here in the US. For some reason this just really annoys me. I'm sure all MLB players will take the fact that this annoys me into account when they are offered a contract in Japan.

That was a great paragraph. If that was a one liner, that'd definately be QotM material.

korme · 02-20-2003, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Easy Mac
AM i the only one disturbed that DD knows what that is... an should I be disturbed I do as well?

that makes 2 of us.

Should I be disturbed that I searched for that in Kazaa?

Err...
HAHAHAHA just kidding..

:o

Swaggs · 02-20-2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Draft Dodger
the answer is simple:

"bukkake"

Easy Mac · 02-20-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shorty3281
that makes 2 of us.

Should I be disturbed that I searched for that in Kazaa?

Err...
HAHAHAHA just kidding..

:o

just search google images with the safe search off, you'll find what you want.

JeeberD · 02-20-2003, 02:33 PM

Ugh, I should have known better than to Google that...

korme · 02-20-2003, 02:50 PM

Ochoa is going to be Tuffy Rhoades II, but alot better.

Poli · 02-20-2003, 02:51 PM

How'd he get loose from the Cardinals?

primelord · 02-20-2003, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ardent enthusiast
How'd he get loose from the Cardinals?

The minor league contract he signed with the Cards stipulated that he was free to sign with an international club if he wanted to.

Poli · 02-20-2003, 03:10 PM

Dang it. I had more hope for him than Palmeiro.

primelord · 02-20-2003, 03:25 PM

It's ok they don't need him. He would have provided some nice pop coming off the bench, but Perez will be just fine in that role.

Poli · 02-20-2003, 03:49 PM

[shudder] Perez, how many chances does he get with our team?[/shudder].

Honestly, I hear his presence in the locker room is great, but I almost feel like he's our poor man's Shawon Dunston.

primelord · 02-20-2003, 03:55 PM

I like Perez. He struggled at times last year, but he had several clutch home runs including one in the playoffs. I think if your just looking for some pop off the bench he is good for that.

Plus once Drew is ready you'll have Marrero on the bench too so there isn't a lot of need for Ochoa.

Easy Mac · 02-20-2003, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoyalTen
I know i wouldnt want to go across the country to a culture i have no clue about and cant speak the language when you can be making a great chunk of change here in the US.

Shorty, is this your favorite part of the quote? This alone is classic. I hate that cross country drive from SC to Japan.

Just messin with ya RoyalTen, no hard feelings

RoyalTen · 02-20-2003, 04:01 PM

Haha.....didnt realize that one.....now that i think about it, a drive from NY to Japan would be a killer.

TroyF · 02-20-2003, 04:50 PM

I'm curious as to why he WOULDN'T do it.

First off, he's already played in the bigs. 685 games worth. It has netted him a minor league contract. (yes, I know he would have had a spot on the roster regardless)

He's a 31 year old bench player who will probably never have a major payday in the big leagues. He now gets the chance to make a big chunk of change that should take care of him and his family for the rest of his life, be a star player, and play everyday for what will probably be his last couple of years as a full time player.

If it doesn't work out, he can come back and play a couple of more years as a spare outfielder/DH. Seems like a no brainer to me.

TroyF

RoyalTen · 02-20-2003, 04:56 PM

I think we have established the fact that he shouldnt because 1.) its a VERY long cross country drive and 2.) it annoys me.

Just kidding of course.

Those are some good points you bring up Troy.

Draft Dodger · 02-20-2003, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeeberD
Ugh, I should have known better than to Google that...

I wasn't sure of the spelling.
and I wasn't about to check it.

Chief Rum · 02-20-2003, 09:10 PM

No denying that Ochoa is a nice player to have come off the bench, but you guys really aren't doing badly with Palmeiro.

As an Angels fan, I am really going to miss O. That guy could be plugged in anywhere in the outfield, and not only is he guaranteed to give you good defense, he will also likely hit .300. He is the total team player, never complaining one bit about having to play second fiddle to a steady stream of ANgels outfielders. And he's a great pinchhitter, too.

Signing both Ochoa and Palmeiro was overkill anyway. I mean, how many ex-Angels do you guys want to have?

Chief Rum

daedalus · 02-20-2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chief Rum
As an Angels fan, I am really going to miss O. That guy could be plugged in anywhere in the outfield, and not only is he guaranteed to give you good defense, he will also likely hit .300. He is the total team player, never complaining one bit about having to play second fiddle to a steady stream of ANgels outfielders. And he's a great pinchhitter, too.

Amen! I'm a HUGE fan of Palmeiro. No, the guy isn't a superstar and most likely not even an all-star. But he's a damn good player who contribute a lot to his team.

I hope he eventually gets a season where he gets 400-500 ABs. I think he could be a really solid #2 hitter.

Poli · 02-20-2003, 10:40 PM

Well, you've both given me a bit of hope now!

daedalus · 02-20-2003, 10:51 PM

Well, y'know, with JD Drew as the RF . . . the 4th OF (in this case, Palmeiro) is guaranteed to get at least 300-400 ABs.

Same fact holds true for all team that expects Brian Jordan and Reggie Sanders to be their full-time OF. Personally, I think some team should get both Jordan and Sanders and slot the two of them for one OF spot. One complete season! Hooray!

02-20-2003, 12:58 PM	#3
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	He had a spot coming off the becnh for the Cardinals. But the Japanese club offered him a ton more money to play over there. __________________ .

02-20-2003, 01:11 PM	#7
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	I don't see what you don't get. He is going to get more money and more fame over in Japan. Plus if he really loves to play abseball this gives him the opporunity to play every day instead of just coming off the bench now and then. __________________ .

02-20-2003, 01:12 PM	#8
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	the answer is simple: "bukkake" __________________ Mile High Hockey

02-20-2003, 01:14 PM	#9
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	AM i the only one disturbed that DD knows what that is... an should I be disturbed I do as well? Last edited by Easy Mac : 02-20-2003 at 01:14 PM.

02-20-2003, 02:33 PM	#17
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Ugh, I should have known better than to Google that... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-20-2003, 12:56 PM	#2
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	He'll be a superstar in Japan.

02-20-2003, 01:04 PM	#5
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	if some company in Japan offered me twice as much to go over to work I would do it in a second. Those ma and pop, hole-in-the-wall Ramen restaurants in Japan make the best food I've ever had in my life....

02-20-2003, 01:06 PM	#6
RoyalTen n00b Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY	Yea i know he'll get the money and be a superstar and all. I really just dont get it. I guess its just me though. I know i wouldnt want to go across the country to a culture i have no clue about and cant speak the language when you can be making a great chunk of change here in the US. For some reason this just really annoys me. I'm sure all MLB players will take the fact that this annoys me into account when they are offered a contract in Japan.

02-20-2003, 01:20 PM	#11
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	They also have sushi restaurants where you eat off the naked body of a young attractive japanese woman. You have to factor that into the decision.

02-20-2003, 02:50 PM	#18
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Ochoa is going to be Tuffy Rhoades II, but alot better.

02-20-2003, 02:51 PM	#19
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	How'd he get loose from the Cardinals? __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-20-2003, 03:10 PM	#21
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Dang it. I had more hope for him than Palmeiro. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-20-2003, 03:25 PM	#22
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	It's ok they don't need him. He would have provided some nice pop coming off the bench, but Perez will be just fine in that role. __________________ .

02-20-2003, 03:49 PM	#23
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	[shudder] Perez, how many chances does he get with our team?[/shudder]. Honestly, I hear his presence in the locker room is great, but I almost feel like he's our poor man's Shawon Dunston. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-20-2003, 03:55 PM	#24
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	I like Perez. He struggled at times last year, but he had several clutch home runs including one in the playoffs. I think if your just looking for some pop off the bench he is good for that. Plus once Drew is ready you'll have Marrero on the bench too so there isn't a lot of need for Ochoa. __________________ .

02-20-2003, 04:01 PM	#26
RoyalTen n00b Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY	Haha.....didnt realize that one.....now that i think about it, a drive from NY to Japan would be a killer.

02-20-2003, 04:50 PM	#27
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm curious as to why he WOULDN'T do it. First off, he's already played in the bigs. 685 games worth. It has netted him a minor league contract. (yes, I know he would have had a spot on the roster regardless) He's a 31 year old bench player who will probably never have a major payday in the big leagues. He now gets the chance to make a big chunk of change that should take care of him and his family for the rest of his life, be a star player, and play everyday for what will probably be his last couple of years as a full time player. If it doesn't work out, he can come back and play a couple of more years as a spare outfielder/DH. Seems like a no brainer to me. TroyF

02-20-2003, 04:56 PM	#28
RoyalTen n00b Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY	I think we have established the fact that he shouldnt because 1.) its a VERY long cross country drive and 2.) it annoys me. Just kidding of course. Those are some good points you bring up Troy.

02-20-2003, 09:10 PM	#30
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	No denying that Ochoa is a nice player to have come off the bench, but you guys really aren't doing badly with Palmeiro. As an Angels fan, I am really going to miss O. That guy could be plugged in anywhere in the outfield, and not only is he guaranteed to give you good defense, he will also likely hit .300. He is the total team player, never complaining one bit about having to play second fiddle to a steady stream of ANgels outfielders. And he's a great pinchhitter, too. Signing both Ochoa and Palmeiro was overkill anyway. I mean, how many ex-Angels do you guys want to have? Chief Rum __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

02-20-2003, 10:40 PM	#32
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Well, you've both given me a bit of hope now! __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-20-2003, 10:51 PM	#33
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Well, y'know, with JD Drew as the RF . . . the 4th OF (in this case, Palmeiro) is guaranteed to get at least 300-400 ABs. Same fact holds true for all team that expects Brian Jordan and Reggie Sanders to be their full-time OF. Personally, I think some team should get both Jordan and Sanders and slot the two of them for one OF spot. One complete season! Hooray!

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