For his own good, the all-time player for the Los Angeles Dodgers has officially announced his retirement.
has inked a historic deal with the Dodgers of Los Angeles. According to the terms of his contract, he inked the longest 10-year agreement in the annals of professional sports in North America and Major League Baseball.
Ohtani wants to put $680 million USD of the money on hold, according to ESPN. This indicates that the baseball player will receive 97% of his salary between 2034 and 2043. Ohtani is said to have proposed the postponement. It was believed to make it easier for the Dodgers to sign additional players, sources told ESPN. Although he did postpone the majority of his payouts, Ohtani is also thought to receive yearly endorsement payments of up to $45 million USD.
It was anticipated that the Los Angeles Angels would bring in more than $20 million USD a year because of Ohtani’s marketability. “I can say 100% that you, the Dodger organization, and I share the same goal—to bring World Series parades to the streets of Los Angeles,” Ohtani wrote in his statement to the Dodger fans.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will play his official overseas debut on March 20 and 21 in Seoul against the San Diego Padres in a two-game series. It will take place one week from now, but fans now know where to witness Ohtani’s Dodger Stadium debut as a member of the home team.
MLB Network’s inaugural “Showcase” coverage of the season will include the Dodgers’ home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 28. MLB Network has produced weekly packages spanning the entire season using its own production team since its start in 2009. The play-by-play commentator will be Bob Costas, with reporting by Jon Morosi and analysis from SI’s Tom Verducci.
As usual, a new season kicks off with a ton of interesting and captivating storylines. However, Ohtani joining the Dodgers is at the top of that list, according to Costas’ remark. “Single games don’t usually mean a lot in baseball. However, in this instance, there’s an extra layer of excitement and expectation above what’s usually felt on Opening Day.”
Ohtani chose to join the National League team in Southern California by signing a record-breaking $700 million contract with the Dodgers following six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.
Only a small number of the thousands of games in a baseball calendar are marquee occasions. Verducci stated, “This is one of those infrequent must-see blockbusters. “Our amazing MLB Showcase Game schedule is off to a wonderful start… I could not ask for more. I’m eager. Since the year 2005, when the Yankees witnessed the Red Sox break their curse and win the title at Fenway Park, this home opener has been the most anticipated one I can recall.
