Local newspaper emphasizes that Dodgers are the most likely team, “They can offer everything”
The departure of pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who is a free agent from the Angels, has been a hot topic every day. The Angels, who have been with him for six years, have been in heated negotiations since the season, but local newspapers are skeptical that he will stay. Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times said he doesn’t think the contract renewal rate will be much higher than 5%.
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He is sure to be the centerpiece of this off-season free agency, and is expected to become the first player in history to sign a contract worth more than $500 million (approximately 75 billion yen). The Dodgers, who are said to be the most likely transfer candidate, did not make a qualifying offer (QO) to designated hitter and outfielder JD Martinez this offseason. In order to acquire Otani, the designated hitter slot was left open.
Reporter DiGiovanna also emphasized that the Dodgers are the most likely candidate for Ohtani. “The Dodgers have a core of young players, and I think he’ll look at that. The Dodgers can get him even if they don’t make the best offer.” “The Dodgers can provide him with everything he wants. They’re in a great position right now to acquire him,” he said, explaining that the Dodgers are the best option.
So, what about the possibility of re-signing with the Angels? “I don’t want to say 0%, but…” the reporter said, adding, “I don’t think it will go much higher than 5%. At most 10%.” In the six years that Ohtani has been with the team, they have never made it to the playoffs, and the team has changed managers three times, as well as a new general manager. He added, “It’s unclear who will be the owner in the future.The only young players are Neto and Chanuel, and Trout and Rendon have been injured for three consecutive years.”
If you like the weather on the West Coast, “just play in Los Angeles (Dodgers), where 40,000 to 50,000 people will come.” He also categorically denied that he would remain in the country, saying, “I can’t see it.” The Dodgers are expected to be the favorites, but what choice will Ohtani make?
(Full-Count Editorial Department)
2023-11-10 12:38:10
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