By Kike Frias
07 Nov 2023, 15:46 PM EST
That the Major Leagues are on pause does not mean that the offices of the Dodgers They do not have movement, like other franchises, which are moving to look for reinforcements for 2024.
Baseball player Called to star in free agency is Shohei Ohtani of the 130 announced by the MLB organization.
The 29-year-old Japanese came to the United States with the Angels and after several failures of the organization to be a protagonist in the Major Leagues, they have decided to let go of what is considered the most complete player today.
The Dodgers, who were swept in the 2023 season in the play-offs against the Arizona Diamondbacks, experiencing a new failure considering the roster of players they have, are in a good position to reinforce themselves with Shohei Ohtani.
One who has closely followed the movements and internal affairs of the team, such as Ken Rosenthal, assured that in the Los Angeles offices prepare to establish contacts with Ohtani representatives.
Likewise, he considered that the pitcher-batter does not mind continuing in California, going from the Angels to playing with the Dodgers, he would not even have to change his home.
“The Dodgers are in a good place to hire Ohtani (…) They have won their division multiple times, they have played in the postseason, but they only won the World Series in 2020,” he explained in the program Foul Territory.
How much would Shohei Ohtani ask the Dodgers?
According to recent estimates of ESPNTaking into account what Shohei Ohtani has done in recent seasons and his current age, he could negotiate with the Dodgers for an amount over $700 million dollars.
There is no precision of the amount at which both parties would negotiate, what is certain is that it would be a record contract, the highest in the history of the Major Leagues.
Sam Blum, writer for MLB Network in the Dodgers section, assured that the Los Angeles franchise will begin the bid for an amount of $600 million, something that also ensures Front Office Sports.
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