Overview

• Shohei Ohtani's free agency has stalled the entire baseball industry, with the baseball winter meetings being described as a 'colossal bore' due to the lack of significant news.
• The Chicago Cubs are reportedly moving in different directions while waiting for Ohtani's decision, with rumors suggesting their slow offseason is about to speed up.
• The Blue Jays' pursuit of Ohtani is shrouded in secrecy, with the team neither confirming nor denying reports of meetings with the player.
• The Atlanta Braves have denied rumors of pursuing Ohtani, stating they have only pursued one position player this offseason, Jarred Kelenic.
• The New York Yankees are reportedly serious in their pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with the New York Mets potentially complicating their pursuit due to their deeper pockets.