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If that were true then nobody would ever sign with NY, Boston, Philly, etc. Those cities boo people for no reason

It was Ohtani’s own translator dude that mistranslated. His own fault.

The Jays would’ve had a better chance if they were located in LA

Kobe Bryant. Back in 2017, Bryant had filmed the clip as a favor to the team. Now, more than three years after his death in a helicopter crash, Bryant's reputation as the ultimate competitor spans all sports, and his message to Ohtani registered the same posthumously in 2023 as it would have then: There's no better place in the world to win than Los Angeles, and there's no better team in baseball to win with than the Dodgers. "That was one of the highlights of the whole meeting," Ohtani told ESPN through his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. "I was really surprised to see it. It was a strong and touching message." When Bryant said Ohtani's name, it took him aback. They never met, but Ohtani marveled at his commitment, to his craft, to his sport, to his team. Mizuhara, who is as much consigliere to Ohtani as the conduit for his words, grew up in Los Angeles and understood what it meant for Bryant to vouch for the Dodgers. A minute of his time, of the presence he still casts, felt like a wonderful eternity. Lolwut??? The Dodgers had Kobe Bryant record a video pitch to Ohtani back in 2017 when he first came over, and they used that same clip in their pitch this time around.

The Japanese are interesting people. Seems like Ohtani is the one that made the offers, not the teams. Very odd process, but i'd guess he's happy with the result.

It would be pretty bush if Cleveland traded him a year after signing his sweetheart contract to stay there.

In what universe does Votto get 12 million lollll

That’s a lot of wasted money after the first 2 guys you mentioned

Still kinda shocked Snell got the CY with a f***ing 5 BB/9

True, makes sense now lol

Dude thinks its 2017 still. He wants Brantley, Donaldson, Flaherty, etc lol

Dodgers casually manipulating the luxury tax again

Doosh. “Haha these guys think I actually want to play in Toronto”

And yet… only 1 world series title in a shortened season.

Didn’t realize he was an FA damn

He still had white sneakers with the white suit though. I don’t understand that combo at all.

The stubhub deals will be glorious

Not if you defer!

The luxury tax doesn't exist anymore, just defer the last year of his contract into yearly payments for 20 years and poof!

Huh, interesting to hear.

Yeah I didn’t think they’d have a problem selling those spots. You know how many finance bros need somewhere to wine and dine clients?? Those new areas will be the hot thing for the next few years

Even if you think 100% we need to rebuild in 2026, it’s still worth signing Bellinger for the production he could provide in 24/25. And if they’re paying him 25 mil a year during a rebuild, who cares? Can probably still keep the payroll under 100 million even with that on the books.

Wat Also, Ohtani threw Trout 2 fastballs down the middle and he whiffed on both.

https://apnews.com/article/shohei-otani-dodgers-3fe44e39efc42674f75b5233cc01b149 Wtf is this. Contract stipulates that If Friedman is fired, Ohtani can opt-out.

Trade Kirk and make Varsho a C/OF again