The Giants sent the majority of their front office, including Larry Baer, Brian...
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The Giants sent the majority of their front office, including Larry Baer, Brian Sabean, Bobby Evans, and Jeremy Shelley to meet with Japanese pitching sensation Shohei Ohtani yesterday in LA. Bruce Bochy was also sent to the meeting, and a source said the Giants called Buster Posey in to help with the recruiting.
The Giants are one of seven MLB finalists aiming to sign the young phenom. The others in the running for the free agent are the Rangers, Mariners, Dodgers, Angels, Padres, and Cubs.
“OHTANI: [whispers to interpreter]
INTERPRETER: Mr. Ohtani has seen a documentary in which Mr. Posey delivers babies. Would this be a service that Mr. Posey could offer up in the event that Mr. Ohtani has a family one day?
BRIAN SABEAN: Actually, that’s a c...
BUSTER POSEY: Yes. Yes, I can. I will also steal a baby from the hospital for you right now if that’s what you want.
OHTANI: [smiles, clearly impressed]”
-Grant Brisbee, McCovey Chronicles
His stance reminds me of a much beloved former member of the Giants pen. Anyone else see it?
