Big names need big moves to stay relevant. The two-way star of baseball, Shohei Ohtani is officially a free agent now. The unique talents he holds on the diamond have resulted in MLB teams setting their sights on the Japanese player. The West Coast superstar will be a valuable addition to any club colors he wears. However, what’s the secret to alluring the pitcher away from sunny shores? 

Ohtani is now being actively pursued as a prime target by many, including the New York Mets. With an intense lineup rebuild, how will the Mets entice the 29-year-old to play at Citi Field? Or the Big Apple, which he previously rejected in 2017?

A little secret to win over Shotime

The former Los Angeles Angels player never failed to demonstrate his power in the ballpark. Seeking attention across the baseball world through his capabilities on both sides of the ball, teams are making potential moves to have Ohtani come on board. The Mets have their eyes on the Japanese sensation but what will make him sign the papers?

Top baseball personality John Jastremski answered it out loud and in simple terms, revealing the secret to Britt Ghiroli and Sal Licata. “Show me the money! Simple as that. I think that’s how the New York Mets can go and find themselves in the position where Shohei Ohtani is coming to town,” the radio host said. According to Jastremski, money talks. But the West Coast charm could pull Ohtani away from East Coast teams.

The key obstacle for any club wanting the two-way star is his connection with the sunny coast. The Mets will face intense competition with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers certainly have resources set to welcome Ohtani to Dodger Stadium and they have the upper hand over the New York Yankees. The Bronx team has tried chasing the two-way sensation before, but Ohtani turned the tables. 

Yankees past bid for Shohei Ohtani

Back when Shohei Ohtani was deciding on an MLB team for his major league debut, the New York Yankees desperately wanted to acquire the Japanese slugger. However, the young talent chose to stay away from the big city crowd and ended up signing with the Los Angeles Angels.

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John Jastremski’s simple way is that the club that has the most amount of money and is ready to spend it on the two-way player will be the luckiest. If the Mets want to win big with Ohtani, the team has to be ready to sign big. 

Only Shotime will determine if history will repeat itself once more or if the two-way sensation will come to the other coast. 

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