A's Sign Two-Way Japanese Phenom, 18, Hoping to Emulate Ohtani 

Is Shotaro Morii the next Shohei Ohtani? Its a bold claim, but Morii bypassing the NPB to sign with the A's at 18 is definitely a power move. Does this signal a new trend of young Japanese stars heading straight to MLB? What impact will this have on the NPB? And what does this mean for the A's rebuilding strategy? This kid has some serious confidence to declare his two-way aspirations. Do you think hes got what it takes to pull it off? Or is he setting himself up for disappointment? Lets discuss the potential, the risks, and the future of two-way players in baseball. What are your predictions for Morii's career? Is this a sign of a shifting landscape in international baseball? Weigh in with your thoughts.