Frequently Asked Questions
What Japanese players has Theo Epstein signed during his career?
During his time with the Cubs, Epstein brought in Kyuji Fujikawa, Tsuyoshi Wada, Koji Uehara, and Munenori Kawasaki. In Boston, he signed Dave Roberts, Takashi Saito, Junichi Tazawa, Hideki Okajima, and Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Does Shohei Ohtani want to play both pitcher and position player in MLB?
Yes, Ohtani is requesting to play at least three times a week in the field while also making his regularly scheduled starts on the mound. He played outfield in 62 games during his five seasons in NPB with only one error and a .990 fielding percentage.
Are the Cubs trying to sign both Shohei Ohtani and Yu Darvish?
Yes, according to a scout source, the Cubs feel they can acquire both Japanese stars. The Cubs believe if they can convince one of the Japanese players to sign, the other is likely to follow.
Does Shohei Ohtani prefer not to play with other Japanese superstars?
Jon Morosi reported that Ohtani may prefer to play on a team without a Japanese superstar. However, the article suggests this preference might not be strong enough to sway him from teams like the Cubs or Yankees if they offer the best chance to win.
When will Shohei Ohtani be posted for MLB teams to pursue?
Ohtani was reportedly going to be posted on Friday, December 1st. From that point forward, all the reports and speculation about his destination would begin to solidify.