2023-07-24 09:04:50
Fans refute local paper’s “pro trade” opinion “Ohtani is not needed”
With just one week left until the trade deadline on August 1st (Japan time 2nd), discussions are being held in various places about Shohei Ohtani’s “trade partner.” Among the Seattle fans who chanted “Come to Seattle!”
Dave “Softy” Mahler, who hosts a sports talk show on local radio station KJR-FM, asked fans to vote on Twitter, saying, “I’m offering (Harry) Ford, (Emerson) Hancock and Bryce Miller for Ohtani. No guarantee Ohtani will re-sign (with free agency). Are you in favor of this trade?” Among them, Miller, who made his major debut this season, is a promising player with a record of 6 wins and 3 losses, an ERA of 3.50, and a WHIP of 0.97.
If Ohtani were to be acquired, it would be unavoidable to offer one or two promising players. 8524 votes were cast for this vote, with 55.3% in favor and 44.7% against, splitting opinions among fans.
Jim Moore of the local newspaper The News Tribune questioned the results of the vote. He posted an article titled “Should the Mariners trade Shohei Ohtani? Don’t they want to win?” Mr. Moore, who was in favor of acquiring Ohtani’s trade, yelled at the 45% of fans who were against it, and said, “To be honest, it’s insane.” Acquiring Ohtani would increase his chances of a World Series appearance, he noted, and the increased favorability of Seattle could increase his chances of re-signing in free agency.
But Mr. Moore’s opinion was challenged by “anti-trade people.” John Alessio, who gave his opinion to the newspaper, said, “Ohtani is not necessary.” “The Mariners don’t need Ohtani to improve. The Mariners have excellent players. What they need is a hitting coach to improve their basic skills.”
(Full-Count editorial department)
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