Breaking down the seven finalists in the race to sign Shohei Ohtani

— -- The Shohei Ohtani Hot Stove League has taken a new twist as reports indicate he has narrowed his list of teams to seven: the Dodgers, Angels, Giants, Padres, Mariners, Rangers and Cubs. Those seven teams have been invited to meet with Ohtani and his representatives starting this week, with Ohtani's final decision due by Dec. 21.

Let's make the case for each of the seven finalists to ink the two-way Japanese superstar. We'd try to pick favorites, but just a couple of days ago the Yankees would have been at the top of that list, so we'll pass on that for now.