All of that remains unclear, as one of the most unique free-agent sagas in recent memory moves into the decision-making stage. The 23-year-old Ohtani has until Dec. 22 to pick a club, and he has reportedly narrowed his list to seven teams -- the Dodgers, Angels, Giants, Mariners, Cubs, Rangers and Padres.
San Diego was the last of the seven to meet with Ohtani, after the first six did so on Monday and Tuesday. Afterward, both sides remained tight-lipped on the proceedings -- as has been the case throughout. Few details regarding Ohtani's preferences have emerged.