Which team will secure Shohei Ohtani?
Reports suggest that the race for Shohei Ohtani’s services has narrowed down to two formidable contenders and World Series hopefuls. According to experienced radio personality Gabriel Morency, it is believed that the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the final two vying for the talents of the two-way superstar and the 2023 American League MVP.
While the Chicago Cubs extended an offer to the 29-year-old, Morency, with an extensive background in sports journalism, including hosting a radio show for the Montreal Expos, pointed out that the final decision appears to rest between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers. Morency is a familiar face on ESPN programming and contributes to SportsGrid and Amazon Prime.
Earlier this week, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and the World Series-winning Texas Rangers are all in pursuit of the baseball sensation.
The Dodgers, often regarded as front-runners, benefit from their location, Ohtani’s apparent affinity for the Southern California region, perennial World Series contention, and substantial financial resources that enable them to offer the most lucrative deal.
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On the other hand, the Blue Jays, backed by one of Canada’s largest companies, Rogers Communications, have proven financial strength, exemplified by their record six-year, $150 million contract with former Houston Astros star outfielder George Springer.
Ohtani’s remarkable performance last season, boasting a .304 batting average with 44 home runs, 95 RBIs, and a 1.066 OPS, coupled with a pitching record of 10-5, a 3.14 ERA, and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings, makes him a highly sought-after talent.
Whichever team secures Ohtani’s services is expected to make a substantial financial commitment to the extraordinary player.
