Shohei Ohtani Signs Record-Shattering $700 Million Deal with Dodgers but One Mystery Remains Unresolved
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 9, 2023 – The baseball world is stunned by the monumental news that global superstar Shohei Ohtani signed a staggering $700 million contract to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani announced his decision on Instgram Saturday.
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With the contract official, Ohtani brings his unparalleled two-way talents as an ace starting pitcher and intimidating slugger to reinforce a loaded Dodgers roster chasing another World Series trophy. The Japanese baseball phenom originally burst onto the MLB scene with the crosstown Los Angeles Angels in 2018 after establishing himself as an international icon in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Reactions from around baseball capture the sport’s collective awe regarding Ohtani securing this payday for the ages at just 29 years old:
The Dodgers have reeled in the biggest fish on the market. Arguably the most talented player in baseball is headed to LA. The rich just got a whole lot richer. https://t.co/6iOfIO3JAN — Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) December 11, 2022
While Dodgers fans ostentatiously celebrate locking down a generational great entering his prime, crestfallen Angels supporters must bid a sad farewell to their franchise cornerstone.
But one fascinating figure still hovering around Ohtani continues generating cross-fanbase buzz – the dog who charmed the press as Ohtani’s plus-one at his MVP announcement. While fans no longer have to wonder about Ohtani’s free agency decision-making, the name of his puppy sidekick remains a matter of mystery and speculation.
Even Ohtani’s new teammate, Dodger pitcher Walker Buehler, is intrigued with the mystery. Buehler reposted this doctored image and commented, “I’d like to think it was named Walker but I guess I’ll find out soon.”
— Cut4 (@Cut4) December 9, 2023
I’d like to think it was named Walker but I guess I’ll find out soon.
— Walker Buehler (@buehlersdayoff) December 9, 2023
As baseball’s landscape shifts with contracts signed and pens down, perhaps Ohtani’s canine companion’s mysterious moniker will finally receive an overdue reveal. Then again, maybe the notably private Ohtani just doesn’t want anyone to know the name of his puppy pal. Stay tuned as the dust begins settling on this landscape-altering deal!
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