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i've always seen Japanese players have to be bid on by MLB teams, i believe it's a blind bid as well.

Very intriguing. Seems to fit the profile for what we are looking for at IOL to a T.

From what I understand, Japan has special rules set in place with MLB so their NPB talent pool isn’t drained too fast. The MLB Draft can only draft from US, US Territories and Canada. I was wondering why he isn’t considered an International free agent (like signing a player from the DR). But apparently in order to become an international free agent in Japan, they must first be NPB players for 9 years OR they can request to be posted by their team. From MLB Website: “Players that accrue nine years of service time in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball or the Korea Baseball Organization are considered free agents. Such players are eligible to pursue opportunities in any league, including Major League Baseball, without being subjected to the Korean or Japanese posting systems.”

And in a complete coincidence his volleyball gf just committed to tech today. I think we know where this is going.

I thought Texas values experienced depth? We don't have room for a guy like Lefau?

Per Sark in the past one you decide to enter there is no coming back.

Just because you enter the portal doesn’t mean you transfer right?It seems with all the agents and negotiations entering the portal is a way to try and maximize your capitalistic value. Wish he valued being a horn more than this. Okpala and Atkinson will need to grow up fast.

Guessing the staff really likes what they see from Tyanthony Smith. This one is gonna hurt regardless. Lefau was experienced and fairly productive. Texas has a lot of shoes to fill in the portal and only so much NIL to go around

We’re a huge benefactor of this spot. So be happy about it.

Why can’t MLB draft him now?

College football is in a healthy spot

Found this really interesting! This doesn’t happen often, if ever. Still super early as he wouldn’t play until the 2027 College Season but usually Japanese players play in Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan’s MLB) before asking to be posted to MLB. If his plans go through, this would be a fun recruitment to watch. A year at a US college would make him eligible for the MLB draft without NPB. It should be noted that he can be drafted to NPB in 2026 so I wonder if a college NIL offer would need to rival a NPB Contract. Either way it will probably bring huge fanfare/revenue to whatever University he chooses.

Will be interesting how UT and Ou attack the portal with both having significant needs

He’s not. His role and snaps were diminished as season went on. Great floor, low ceiling.

Leavitt to Oregon would be terrifying.

This makes no sense.

I'd bet we take 2 out of the portal now. Already some good options with more to enter. Didn't see this one coming, but Smith is developing rapidly and eating snaps.

Sucks, But we’ll be okay. Can’t make guys stay who don’t want to 🤷🏾‍♂️

Can he play LB?

Would be a good pickup for size at the cb level.

TyAnthony was already eating into his snaps this year to get more speed on the field. Between Atkinson, Barnes, Smith, and a portal guy or two, we’ll be okay. Would have liked to keep him

Wish him well, but cannot worry about the individuals that are leaving. Just means a little more work finding a replacement or coaching up the ones that stay.

CJ said that Liona probably wan't thrilled about what the plan for LB is for next year... my guess is that they didn't guarantee him a starter spot.

Easy to say without knowing the details. Sometimes people come up with crazy demands or expectations. Not saying that happened here but in this game now a days with college free agency basically going on we just never know what the behind the scenes conversations are