Shohei Ohtani, the highly sought-after figure in baseball, has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a groundbreaking deal.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the versatile player, known for his hitting and pitching prowess, will be signed to a remarkable 10-year contract valued at a guaranteed $700 million.
Shohei Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers is for 10 years and $700 million.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2023
This significant development has left Arizona Diamondbacks fans disheartened, witnessing the top player in baseball join their major rival.
The worst possible case scenario just happened to the Dbacks. They still must counter this move further by adding more power bats to their line-up!
Check out what I just read on the Trade Rumors Android app! Dodgers To Sign Shohei Ohtani https://t.co/yQR0310E2Z
— Louis Schanz (@KingLouieLouie) December 9, 2023
The disappointment is particularly acute given that just over a month ago, the Diamondbacks reached the World Series and triumphed over the Dodgers in the initial round on their way to the championship.
AZ sports fans are cursed.. of course the Dodgers sign Ohtani to a ten year deal right after the @Dbacks make their first World Series trip in 20+ years….
— The Dude (@azsportsguy1) December 9, 2023
Adding to the astonishment surrounding this deal is a noteworthy statistic related to the Diamondbacks’ owner.
IT HAS NEVER BEEN MORE OVER THAN IT IS NOW https://t.co/Rl2Rx9K3oR
— J (@StromsLab) December 9, 2023
Folks
Shohei Ohtani is now richer than 3 MLB primary owners: #Reds Bob Castellini ($430m)#Dbacks Ken Kendrick ($600m) #Marlins Bruce Sherman ($500m)
And tied with the #Brewers owner Mark Attanasio & #Rockies Richard Monfort
Unbelievable.
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) December 9, 2023
As a consequence of this agreement, Diamondbacks enthusiasts will now regularly face the challenge of competing against the two-time AL MVP in their division for an expected duration of the next 10 years.
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