Rival dumped by Shohei Otani … “Desperation mode” as early as next season Enemy media “It’s hard to give up” |

Published in a local newspaper in San Francisco, home of the Giants.

The Dodgers won the World Series against the Yankees and were crowned No. 1 in the world for the eighth time in four years. With pitcher Shohei Ohtani expected to return as a two-way reliever next season, the Giants’ local newspaper in the same area, who didn’t get Ohtani in the offseason last year, said, “He’ll get a weapon which he received. ‘ no,” saying the Dodgers are one of the best players of the Dodgers I fear this will become even more obvious.

Bruce Jenkins, a reporter for the local newspaper “San Francisco Chronicle,” held a headline on the 9th (Japan’s 10th period) titled, “Giants’ Sadness: Dodgers Could Be Even stronger with Shohei Ohtani’s double player and roster consolidation .” Post column. It is mentioned that the Dodgers in the same division could be an even stronger opponent with Otani’s return to doubles and reinforcements.

The article says: The Giants are going to do their best to make changes to their roster this offseason, and it’s easy to see why they’re trusting new manager Buster Posey to be their new manager. they have However, there are players at a level the Giants cannot reach. No, except for Los Angeles (Dodgers), no team would be able to reach him.

Additionally, the newspaper reported that although Otani dislocated his left shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series, he continued to play in games from Game 3 onward. Shohei Ohtani celebrated even with his injured shoulder, erratic swing, and helpless and miserable posture, Shohei Ohtani received unprecedented recognition from fans and his Dodgers teammates.

He also mentioned the possibility of Ohtani returning to pitching next season. With a 38-19 record and 3.01 ERA in six years with the Angels, he looks set to shine as a centerpiece in the rotation. He explained that this is because he has always been in a very good position. This season, they were 18 games behind the Giants in the National League West, but Otani’s return to pitching has been impressive, saying he will have a weapon he lacked during the this past season.

The free agent players in the Do Army will be re-signed…Adames, Soto and Aki Sasaki too!?

“We know what Giants fans are thinking, and it pains us to tell them this, but there is a good chance the Dodgers will come back stronger in every way next season,” said the reporter” and was already in “white flag mode”. Brewers infielder Willie Adames, who is a free agent after scoring 112 RBI this season, is said to be in second place in the National League back Ohtani, is a strong candidate to join the Dodgers.He also mentioned the possibility of a move to acquire free agent outfielder Juan Soto from the Yankees.

Additionally, Lotte NPB announced that they have decided to begin procedures for pitcher Aki Sasaki to move to a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. Again, the Dodgers are said to be a strong candidate for the move. The paper talks about Sasaki, who is 23 years old this month, and has been the focus of scouts’ attention since his high school days. It is said that once you see him, you will never forget his presence on the hill, using his sharp slide and splitter.

Several players from the Dodgers, who became No. 1 in the world, have been free agents, including outfielders Teoscar Hernandez and Enrique Hernandez, but the media reports that, by setting priorities and contractual issues aside, they are the ones who continue to improve. this team.

The Dodgers signed Ohtani, who was a free agent, to a 10-year contract worth $700 million (about 107.6 billion yen) in the offseason last year. The Giants also made an offer of the same amount, but in the end they refused and did not even make the playoffs. Given that the Dodgers are expected to be even more competitive next season, it’s no surprise that the Giants’ local media is already mourning next season.

(Full Account Editorial Department)