I want to note the difference between rumors and speculation before I get into my morning preamble. With the Winter Meetings beginning in two days, there is an increasing amount of noise regarding Shohei Ohtani. One Twitter report indicated the two-way superstar has narrowed his choices to the Dodgers and Blue Jays, saying the Cubs made an offer but Ohtani did not accept it.
#Ohtani update….as expected cubs made an offer . it is believed by many that its down to dodgers and blue jays .
— Gabriel Morency (@sportsrage) November 30, 2023
I can’t tell you if Gabriel Morency is credible or not, but Bob Nightengale of USA Today provided some speculation of his own.