The Dodgers have long been the favorites to land two-way superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani this winter, but it surely’s not with out the shortage of making an attempt from different groups. It seems like every day there is a new rumor, or new team interested in aggressively going after Ohtani, making the Dodgers case harder.
Groups such because the Chicago Cubs, Boston Pink Sox, Texas Rangers and each New York squads have been linked to him this winter. However at the least one of many New York groups appears to be souring on the concept that he would really be part of them.
MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post is reporting that the Yankees are unlikely to signal him this offseason, regardless of their curiosity.
“However in that case, the Yankees aren’t as optimistic Ohtani will severely take into account New York primarily based on a remark he’s stated to have made to them six years in the past whereas on his tour of groups suggesting he didn’t see himself in such an enormous metropolis as New York.”
Now if it’s true that Ohtani doesn’t see himself in an enormous metropolis, how might this affect his becoming a member of the Dodgers? Or would he make an exception since he already loves being in Southern California?
It definitely feels that manner.
Ohtani has change into very snug being in Southern California whereas spending the primary a part of his profession with the Angels, and if he did be part of the Dodgers, he possible wouldn’t have to maneuver. He might keep the place he’s at present, and simply commute to the video games every day. Or perhaps he has grown extra open to staying in a much bigger metropolis, and Los Angeles could also be one he enjoys.
The Dodgers have the entire instruments wanted to signal Ohtani, but it surely stays to be seen if he’ll really signal. Many believed that he was going to affix them when he initially joined the large leagues, just for him to shock everybody and go to the Angels.
However Ohtani now understands that profitable is a serious a part of his future objectives, and the Dodgers can offer him a chance to win the World Series each season. They’ve the monetary muscle to pay him closely, and nonetheless afford to usher in high quality expertise round him as properly.
Ohtani would thrive taking part in in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers would land the largest star within the sport immediately. It nearly looks like a win-win, however till a contract is finalized, nothing is assured.
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