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Post by Admin on Dec 9, 2023 20:50:58 GMT
Pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who was a free agent from the Angels, announced on the 9th (10th Japan time) that he has agreed to a blockbuster 10-year contract worth $700 million (approximately 101.4 billion yen) with the Dodgers. It is the highest amount in major league history and the highest amount in North American professional sports. The announcement was made on his Instagram and agent Nez Valero.
The unprecedented battle for the two-way player Otani to become a free agent has finally come to an end. The Dodgers, with whom he has a close relationship since his days at Hanamaki Higashi High School, were the team that snapped up Ohtani. A powerful team that has advanced to the postseason for 11 consecutive years since 2013. Outfielder J.D. Martinez becomes a free agent and is expected to play an active role as a single batter next season as he rehabilitates from right elbow surgery. So far, nine Japanese players have belonged to the team, including Hideo Nomo and 2021 outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. Otani will be the 10th person to do so.
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Post by Admin on Dec 9, 2023 22:22:42 GMT
SHOHEI OHTANI TO THE DODGERS!! Two-way star going to LA's other team! (Career Highlights) MLB 6.8K views 26 minutes ago
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Post by Admin on Dec 10, 2023 18:40:17 GMT
On the 9th (10th Japan time), pitcher Shohei Ohtani (29), a free agent from the Angels, reached an agreement with the Dodgers for a 10-year contract worth $700 million (approximately 101.5 billion yen), the highest amount in history. This was announced by the agency CAA.
ESPN reported that Ohtani's contract "does not include an opt-out clause," and multiple media outlets have reported that it is a straight 10-year contract.
Opt-out is a player's right to cancel his contract due to changes in his condition or environment, and is generally a clause included in the contract. However, Ohtani did not include that in his super-large 10-year contract.
If things continue like this, there is a possibility that he will end his baseball career with the Dodgers, which shows that he is determined to be a Dodger for the rest of his life.
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Post by Admin on Dec 11, 2023 19:20:38 GMT
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Post by Admin on Dec 11, 2023 21:24:16 GMT
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