Who knows what to believe anymore.

That’s right, “Planegate 2023”, the flight that Twitter collectively tracked is in fact, was real&#8230; for about an hour. Here&#8217;s the original Jon Morosi Tweet that&#8217;s still up for some reason.
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Sources: Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today. 
A representative of his agency, CAA, would not comment when asked about Ohtani’s travel plans.
At this hour, Ohtani does not have a signed agreement with any <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLB</a> team. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLBNetwork</a>
&mdash; Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1733230365685236099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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The big question is, what the heck does this mean? <a href="https://dodgersnation.com/shohei-ohtani-to-sign-with-toronto-blue-jays-over-los-angeles-dodgers-sources/2023/12/08/">It was reported early today by J.P. Hoornstra of Dodgers Nation</a> that Ohtani was signing with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Shohei Ohtani&#39;s choice is in. 
This is not a drill.
🔗: <a href="https://t.co/7xWU2Rv6fp">https://t.co/7xWU2Rv6fp</a>
&mdash; J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) <a href="https://twitter.com/jphoornstra/status/1733198114511863834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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However, it was quickly dispelled by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith that Ohtani hasn’t made a decision with no timetable for the decision. With that being said, other beat writers like MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson and The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath have yet to comment. You also have to factor in that Rogers owns Sportsnet, who employs Nicholson-Smith.
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Source tells me and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShiDavidi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShiDavidi</a> there is at present no decision made by Shohei Ohtani, nor is there a timeline for a decision<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueJays</a> are a finalist. We&#39;ll see where it leads.
&mdash; Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1733200651830661127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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To douse the fire with even more kerosene, the Blair and Barker show, which wasn’t supposed to be on air on Friday, was scheduled Friday afternoon, shortly after Ohtani’s plane was set to land.
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🚨 Programming Note 🚨
Coming up at 5 pm ET, <a href="https://twitter.com/SNJeffBlair?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SNJeffBlair</a> &amp; Kevin Barker are on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OhtaniWatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OhtaniWatch</a>!
Tune in ⤵️ 📺 <a href="https://t.co/SqK7M993Jz">https://t.co/SqK7M993Jz</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsnet</a> 360 📻 <a href="https://t.co/tEtiRUWyip">https://t.co/tEtiRUWyip</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q5OR7XUskE">pic.twitter.com/Q5OR7XUskE</a>
&mdash; Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) <a href="https://twitter.com/FAN590/status/1733218501668544807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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So yeah, where there’s smoke, there’s fire. It’s not a matter of “if” Ohtani has a record-breaking contract, but “when”. Last season with the Los Angeles Angels, the 29-year-old slashed .304/.412/.654 with 44 home runs, along with a 15.2 BB% and a 23.9 K% for a 180 wRC+ and a 6.6 fWAR. But to add to that, he also had a 3.14 ERA and a 4 FIP in 132 innings pitched, winning the American League Most Valuable Player.
<a href="https://bluejaysnation.com/news/shohei-ohtanis-impact-extends-past-the-baseball-field">Ohtani’s value extends far beyond the field</a>, as the Jays can easily make their money back through marketing, merchandise sales, and other forms of business. But on the field, woof, Ohtani is a game changer.
Let’s just hope he signs as soon as possible!
Update:
Well, this is something. According to Bob Nightengale, Ohtani is still in California and was not on that plane.
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Shohei Ohtani is NOT in Toronto or on a flight to Toronto. He is at his home in Southern California, per <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BNightengale</a> <a href="https://t.co/8Y4Tenetb2">pic.twitter.com/8Y4Tenetb2</a>
&mdash; Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1733248443726880868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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This was confirmed by Ben Nicholson-Smith, Jon Heyman, and Jim Bowden as well, so yeah. Ohtani was not on that plane, and who knows when he&#8217;ll sign.
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Who knows what to believe anymore.



That’s right, “Planegate 2023”, the flight that Twitter collectively tracked is in fact, was real... for about an hour. Here's the original Jon Morosi Tweet that's still up for some reason.

https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1733230365685236099

The big question is, what the heck does this mean? <a href="https://dodgersnation.com/shohei-ohtani-to-sign-with-toronto-blue-jays-over-los-angeles-dodgers-sources/2023/12/08/">It was reported early today by J.P. Hoornstra of Dodgers Nation</a> that Ohtani was signing with the Toronto Blue Jays.

https://twitter.com/jphoornstra/status/1733198114511863834

However, it was quickly dispelled by Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith that Ohtani hasn’t made a decision with no timetable for the decision. With that being said, other beat writers like MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson and The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath have yet to comment. You also have to factor in that Rogers owns Sportsnet, who employs Nicholson-Smith.

https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/1733200651830661127

To douse the fire with even more kerosene, the Blair and Barker show, which wasn’t supposed to be on air on Friday, was scheduled Friday afternoon, shortly after Ohtani’s plane was set to land.

https://twitter.com/FAN590/status/1733218501668544807

So yeah, where there’s smoke, there’s fire. It’s not a matter of “if” Ohtani has a record-breaking contract, but “when”. Last season with the Los Angeles Angels, the 29-year-old slashed .304/.412/.654 with 44 home runs, along with a 15.2 BB% and a 23.9 K% for a 180 wRC+ and a 6.6 fWAR. But to add to that, he also had a 3.14 ERA and a 4 FIP in 132 innings pitched, winning the American League Most Valuable Player.

<a href="https://bluejaysnation.com/news/shohei-ohtanis-impact-extends-past-the-baseball-field">Ohtani’s value extends far beyond the field</a>, as the Jays can easily make their money back through marketing, merchandise sales, and other forms of business. But on the field, woof, Ohtani is a game changer.

Let’s just hope he signs as soon as possible!

Update:

Well, this is something. According to Bob Nightengale, Ohtani is still in California and was not on that plane.

https://twitter.com/talkinbaseball_/status/1733248443726880868

This was confirmed by Ben Nicholson-Smith, Jon Heyman, and Jim Bowden as well, so yeah. Ohtani was not on that plane, and who knows when he'll sign.

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As always, you can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads @Brennan_L_D. If Shohei Ohtani signs with the Jays, I will actually run into a wall

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