Who Will Get The Rights To Shohei Otani?

[Shoeshine Boy]

It's my understanding the new MLB CBA has a rigid salary cap for international players who are under the age of 25. It would mean that Otani wouldn't get the "BIG" money. He seems not to care. If he wanted the "BIG" money he would have to wait until he's 25. He seems to want to play here next season.

It's not rigid, per se...teams can blow by the cap if they're willing to accept the penalties that go with it (see Red Sox and Yoan Moncada).

Not entirely sure if it applies to NPB players, either, since they're subject to the posting system noted above?

 

[The Q]

It's not rigid, per se...teams can blow by the cap if they're willing to accept the penalties that go with it (see Red Sox and Yoan Moncada)

not anymore

 

[Shoeshine Boy]

Oh. Disregard then lol.

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

People are saying they think he will go to the NL. I disagree. I could see him going to an AL team to pitch and DH.