“$500 million for Ohtani? A crazy price tag”…Free agency is just around the corner, and ML+LAA batsman’s ‘love letter’ is in the works
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카지노LA Angels and Major League Baseball’s iconic ‘signature hitter’ is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career, but he’ll do whatever it takes to convince Shohei Ohtani (LA Angels) to stay with the American League MVP and home run leader.
Ohtani, who was known as “Idoryu” from the time he entered the major leagues, has been on the rise since the 2021 season. This is because he was unable to show his true potential as a pitcher due to surgery early in his career. It was in 2021 that Ohtani showed off his two-hitting ability in earnest.
The impact of the 2021 season was huge. On the mound, Ohtani went 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA in 23 starts, and at the plate, he made major league history by “exploding” with 138 hits, 46 home runs, 100 RBIs, 103 runs scored, 26 doubles, a .257 OPS and a .964 slugging percentage in 158 games, en route to winning the American League MVP title. It was no flash in the pan. Last year, Ohtani went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA in 28 games as a pitcher and 160 hits, 34 home runs, 95 RBIs, 90 runs scored, 11 doubles, a .273 OPS and a .875 slugging percentage in 157 games as a hitter.
This year, ahead of his free agency, he’s been on fire. As a pitcher, Ohtani is 7-3 with a 3.02 ERA in 16 starts, and as a hitter, he has dominated the major leagues with 98 hits, 30 home runs, 67 RBIs, 60 runs scored, and a .310 OPS of 1.070 in 82 games. He became the first Asian player to reach the 30-homer plateau when he hit a giant 493-foot (150.3 metres) arch against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the 1st (KST). Ohtani is the only Asian player to hit 30 home runs in three consecutive years.
Ohtani’s current price tag is beyond imagination. After the end of last season, Ohtani’s price tag was $400 million (approximately $527.6 million). However, after leading Team Japan to victory in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with his “Idoryu” performance, and now with a very good chance of winning the American League MVP and home run titles at the same time, Ohtani’s value is now estimated at $500 million (approximately 65.95 billion won). In terms of contract size alone, $500 million is unheard of in any sport in the world, and the price tag will naturally increase as the number of competitors increases.
Right now, the most talked-about aspect of Ohtani’s contract is his destination. The question is whether Ohtani will stay with the Angels or leave for a new destination. In a recent podcast, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said, “Ohtani is not likely to re-sign with the Angels when he becomes a free agent. If the Angels don’t trade Ohtani and the Angels strengthen their lineup, he could be persuaded to stay. But I don’t think he’ll re-sign with the Angels.”
Rosenthal continued, “Ohtani has been with the Angels for a long time. He’s seen what’s going on. I don’t see any reason for him to be unhappy with the Angels. At this point, it is very unlikely that he will stay.” While the odds are stacked against Ohtani staying with the Angels, the Angels and Major League Baseball’s “signature hitter” Mike Trout have made a move.
Trout appeared on the Foul Territory podcast on the 1st. When asked what he would do to retain Ohtani, Trout said, “Win. To make the playoffs.” “For Ohtani to stay with the Angels, we have to make the playoffs. We’ve been fighting a good fight so far. We’ve had periods where we’ve been winning consistently, and the players are in a good mood. Ohtani is enjoying it. I’m going to do everything in my power to hold on to him.”
While the Angels will need to be able to consistently make the postseason in order to keep Ohtani, they will also need to offer him money. “I’m sure there are big contracts around, but I don’t think money is an issue. “Ohtani can make a lot of money off the field, but I don’t think money is the issue. The rumoured amount is crazy. At the end of the day, it’s about whether the team can win and whether they enjoy the fight. If we win, it will be a big appeal for Ohtani to stay.”
Trout has been steadily sending out ‘love letters’ to Ohtani as his time to leave the team approaches. The Angels are willing to do whatever it takes to keep Ohtani. For now, the Angels have a chance to make the postseason this season. Will the Angels be able to convince Ohtani to stay, as Trout hopes?
카지노LA Angels and Major League Baseball’s iconic ‘signature hitter’ is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career, but he’ll do whatever it takes to convince Shohei Ohtani (LA Angels) to stay with the American League MVP and home run leader. Ohtani, who was known as “Idoryu” from the time…