✹The PERENNIAL Shohei Ohtani Thread✹ - Page 185

beaverman3001 · 07-22-2021, 06:45 PM

Pulled his vip party 1/1 from the transcendent HOF party last night, let’s go for 62 now please :P

redauto5 · 07-22-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by beaverman3001

Pulled his vip party 1/1 from the transcendent HOF party last night, let’s go for 62 now please :P

Woooow, pic please! Congrats.

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redauto5 · 07-22-2021, 07:18 PM

Man, a month ago Shohei would've crushed that 90 MPH fastball down the pipe from Maeda. Instead he foul tips it into the glove for a K. Ouch.

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imbluestreak23 · 07-22-2021, 07:19 PM

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Man, a month ago Shohei would've crushed that 90 MPH fastball down the pipe from Maeda. Instead he foul tips it into the glove for a K. Ouch.

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And it begins…

redauto5 · 07-22-2021, 07:32 PM

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And it begins…

I'm saying this out of pain that he can't be unbelievably crazy good all the time. It's ok, I'll adjust!

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beaverman3001 · 07-22-2021, 07:36 PM

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Woooow, pic please! Congrats.

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Also got Tatis, Kershaw, Harper, Soto, KB, and a few other decent ones

texmcpherson · 07-22-2021, 08:08 PM

Just got my 2018 Archives “swinging” variation RC. I remember Archives being a thinner card stock back in the early 2010’s but I haven’t bought much since. Is this common being very flimsy compared to other sets?

rngrdanny22 · 07-22-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by texmcpherson

Just got my 2018 Archives “swinging” variation RC. I remember Archives being a thinner card stock back in the early 2010’s but I haven’t bought much since. Is this common being very flimsy compared to other sets?

Yeah, Archives cards feel way thinner than other cards.

HOFAutoRookies · 07-22-2021, 08:14 PM

Very cool to see Maeda pitch to Ohtani. Ohtani also waved and said hi to my daughter! Seems like a good dude and the crowd here loves him.

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texmcpherson · 07-22-2021, 08:31 PM

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Yeah, Archives cards feel way thinner than other cards.

Okay. Everything else seems right with it so I’ll go with the consensus that it’s not fake. Lol

jgb1219 · 07-22-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HOFAutoRookies

Very cool to see Maeda pitch to Ohtani. Ohtani also waved and said hi to my daughter! Seems like a good dude and the crowd here loves him.

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Wow - amazing seats and picture!

jgb1219 · 07-22-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

Look at the Goldin sales for Ohtani in Orange and Gold.

They are higher I believe now without checking.

Thanks for the tip!

HOFAutoRookies · 07-22-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb1219

Wow - amazing seats and picture!

Thanks!!

okumeister · 07-22-2021, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HOFAutoRookies

Very cool to see Maeda pitch to Ohtani. Ohtani also waved and said hi to my daughter! Seems like a good dude and the crowd here loves him.

Nice seats!
Glad that Shohei is treating you and your daughter well!

moosetequila · 07-22-2021, 10:38 PM

Can always tell when ohtani has had a bad day... goes so quiet

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clocsta2323 · 07-22-2021, 10:50 PM

I love what the MLB did with the mics during the All Star break. Tatis is a class act despite his on field embarrassments. All he needs is a gold grill and he would be confused with the next mumble rapper on the street. Ohtani came across as the most likeable person, huge smile, unadulterated joy, but... everyone who watched the dugout interview knew he understood every question that was asked in English by the booth.

Freddie Freeman was the best.

HOFAutoRookies · 07-22-2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Nice seats!
Glad that Shohei is treating you and your daughter well!

Thanks!! Not a bad guy to root for! Everyone seemed to love him and made sure to watch his at bats. Was a very cool must see moment

cloakroom · 07-23-2021, 01:33 AM

i haven't watched a lot of angels games since the AS break. is he being pitched around and just chasing?

redauto5 · 07-23-2021, 01:40 AM

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i haven't watched a lot of angels games since the AS break. is he being pitched around and just chasing?

I'm no expert but he seems to be chasing a lot of low breaking balls, taking a lot of hittable pitches and whiffing or fouling off a lot of juicy fastballs in the zone. Just seems out of sorts.

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jgb1219 · 07-23-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

I love what the MLB did with the mics during the All Star break. Tatis is a class act despite his on field embarrassments. All he needs is a gold grill and he would be confused with the next mumble rapper on the street. Ohtani came across as the most likeable person, huge smile, unadulterated joy, but... everyone who watched the dugout interview knew he understood every question that was asked in English by the booth.

Freddie Freeman was the best.

Me too!

Regarding Ohtani's interview: I have a handful of friends whose parents are immigrants. After awhile, they typically understand spoken English but have trouble speaking it themselves. And, even if they comprehend, say, 90% of what's being said, there's enough of a gap that they feel more comfortable having someone truly bi-lingual to help them with the remaining 10%: new words, idioms (ex: a friend thought "your money's no good here" was an insult), nuance, etc.

Some people have also raised the fact that he gave an acceptance speech in English. I had couple friends marry interracially who gave short "thank you" speeches to the parents in their native languages at the wedding. A classy gesture that in no way indicates that my friends are fluent in those languages (I'm from Central Mass, everyone has slight Boston accents).

IMHO, wouldn't shock me at all if he's in a similar situation here.

https://www.newsweek.com/video-shohe...mments-1609029

Separately, completely agree with you on Freeman. Would only add that "Freddy Freeman and his son" were the best. So chill of Freddie to roll with his son loving Tatis!

NYRE2PECT · 07-23-2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jgb1219

Me too!

Regarding Ohtani's interview: I have a handful of friends whose parents are immigrants. After awhile, they typically understand spoken English but have trouble speaking it themselves. And, even if they comprehend, say, 90% of what's being said, there's enough of a gap that they feel more comfortable having someone truly bi-lingual to help them with the remaining 10%: new words, idioms (ex: a friend thought "your money's no good here" was an insult), nuance, etc.

Some people have also raised the fact that he gave an acceptance speech in English. I had couple friends marry interracially who gave short "thank you" speeches to the parents in their native languages at the wedding. A classy gesture that in no way indicates that my friends are fluent in those languages (I'm from Central Mass, everyone has slight Boston accents).

IMHO, wouldn't shock me at all if he's in a similar situation here.

https://www.newsweek.com/video-shohe...mments-1609029

Separately, completely agree with you on Freeman. Would only add that "Freddy Freeman and his son" were the best. So chill of Freddie to roll with his son loving Tatis!

Thanks for sharing that link...and, for the record, he speaks English excellently!

jgb1219 · 07-23-2021, 12:57 PM

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Thanks for sharing that link...and, for the record, he speaks English excellently!

My pleasure!

okumeister · 07-23-2021, 03:57 PM

NOhtani today.
Getting a rest along with Jarred Walsh.

ryknow216 · 07-23-2021, 05:33 PM

Sold this card THE DAY before he signed with the Angels.. talk about regret. Haven't had the heart to check for comps since he blew up. Sold it for $1,200

SGC300ier · 07-23-2021, 06:56 PM

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Sold this card THE DAY before he signed with the Angels.. talk about regret. Haven't had the heart to check for comps since he blew up. Sold it for $1,200

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07-22-2021, 08:08 PM	#4607
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,940 texmcpherson	Just got my 2018 Archives “swinging” variation RC. I remember Archives being a thinner card stock back in the early 2010’s but I haven’t bought much since. Is this common being very flimsy compared to other sets? __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.*

07-22-2021, 10:50 PM	#4616
clocsta2323 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: D.C. Posts: 6,841	I love what the MLB did with the mics during the All Star break. Tatis is a class act despite his on field embarrassments. All he needs is a gold grill and he would be confused with the next mumble rapper on the street. Ohtani came across as the most likeable person, huge smile, unadulterated joy, but... everyone who watched the dugout interview knew he understood every question that was asked in English by the booth. Freddie Freeman was the best. Last edited by clocsta2323; 07-22-2021 at 10:53 PM.

07-23-2021, 03:57 PM	#4623
okumeister Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,430	NOhtani today. Getting a rest along with Jarred Walsh. __________________ Mainly collecting Topps Now Collecting following players : Ichiro, Christian Yelich, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto

07-22-2021, 06:45 PM	#4601
beaverman3001 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jax. FL Posts: 1,038 frightencards	Pulled his vip party 1/1 from the transcendent HOF party last night, let’s go for 62 now please :P

07-22-2021, 07:18 PM	#4603
redauto5 Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,307	Man, a month ago Shohei would've crushed that 90 MPH fastball down the pipe from Maeda. Instead he foul tips it into the glove for a K. Ouch. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

07-22-2021, 08:14 PM	#4609
HOFAutoRookies Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Medina, MN Posts: 4,922	Very cool to see Maeda pitch to Ohtani. Ohtani also waved and said hi to my daughter! Seems like a good dude and the crowd here loves him.

07-22-2021, 10:38 PM	#4615
moosetequila Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cali Posts: 9,547	Can always tell when ohtani has had a bad day... goes so quiet Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

07-23-2021, 01:33 AM	#4618
cloakroom Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 322	i haven't watched a lot of angels games since the AS break. is he being pitched around and just chasing?

07-23-2021, 05:33 PM	#4624
ryknow216 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Californee way Posts: 1,874	Sold this card THE DAY before he signed with the Angels.. talk about regret. Haven't had the heart to check for comps since he blew up. Sold it for $1,200