But... because he knows that if he pitches for the Cubs, nobody would ever expect him to win a World Series, he could never be a disappointment, and so he could clearly choose to pitch for the Cubs...
But... he comes from Japan, which, as everyone knows, has a great tradition of honor, so he would never choose a team that has no chance, because it would the same as accepting defeat, which he would never do...
Unless... he has already won a miracle championship in Japan, in fact, gone undefeated and led his team to a once-in-a-lifetime championship - which he has done - which means he'll never have to prove himself, and he is free to accept a similar challenge, because it won't matter to his reputation at home... 
Nevertheless... We would only think that he would seek such a challenge, when in fact, what he wants most to do is win a championship every year, and he realizes that if he goes to the Yankees or the Dodgers, he has the best chance to do that, and to win championships in two countries...
But... if he goes to the Dodgers, he will be the third or fourth starter on a team where expectations would be astronomical, considering the unprecedented amounts of money being thrown into the team, and if he doesn't win, he will be subject to intense scrutiny from the disappointed and perhaps angry fan base...
So... he would go to the one team with the greatest tradition, and the greatest need, which is also the team with the deepest pockets, where he can be hailed as a savior, especially considering the team's other ace was a butter bean who has now turned into a matchstick, and TV network is running out of attractions for viewers... Anything else, that would inconceivable!
Unless we're wrong and he goes to Boston.
Matsui's ring and MVP trophy bring him to the Bronx. His ego, which must be enormous, ensures this outcome. He wants to be the next Matsui in his homeland.
ReplyDeleteYou fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is "never get underestimate the draw of playing for the team is or has trotted out the two most famous players in Asia. But only slightly less well-known is this: "Never go in against an egotist and serial philanderer when his reputation as a big spendin' GM is on the line."
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