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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JULY 06: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a strikeout during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on July 06, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JULY 06: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a strikeout during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on July 06, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The baseball world is in awe of Shohei Ohtani’s sensational skills in the ballpark. Fans and clubhouses alike covet him. While MLB franchises are looking to sign the two-way phenom with his upcoming free agency, fans are willing to change their alliance with their favorite team to support Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani or ‘Showtime’ has proved time and time again that he is one of the best in MLB right now. He has also made it clear that winning is a priority for him. And while he loves his current team, Los Angeles Angels, he will embark on a quest to look for a team that will help him realize his goals after this season ends. Meanwhile, Arte Moreno, the current owner of the Angels, has made his intentions clear about the two-way star.
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Arte Moreno wants Shohei Ohtani to stay in Anaheim
Ohtani has made it crystal clear that his priority is winning. But the Angels have been doing exactly the opposite for the past couple of seasons. Recently, the LA Angels owner told the NY Post, “I’d like to keep Ohtani. He’s one of a kind.” Moreno’s ambition has made him a target on Twitter and fans have been mocking his statement.
Understatement of the year.
— Alan Hoglund (@alanhoglund) February 8, 2023
He should sell the team
— Jackson 🐻🪓⭐️ (@_901Ja) February 8, 2023
Angels should be forced to surrender both Trout and Ohtani…
What Moreno has done running that team is criminal!
We need less Astros hate—since they’re legitimately good—and a lot more Angels hate since they wasted the careers of two legendary players.
— Eric Blair (@GOrwell2020) February 8, 2023
I will forgive him backing out of the sale if he resigns Shohei
— Obscure Reference (@JasonPresley19) February 8, 2023
He’ll get more money from a team with a better chance at winning. I’d say Angels chances of keeping him are close to zero
— Dude (@bshah79) February 8, 2023
Well he better shell out 500 million lol
— Miss Molly (@NIZOLIE) February 8, 2023
“It would be great for us. We’d keep the same shitty team, but just pay a lot more for it.”
— Matty NoNo (@MMnotine) February 8, 2023
He had 5 (going on 6) seasons to make it worth his (Ohtani's) while and he fumbled it every step of the way.
Shohei really doesn't have any reason to believe they'll turn the corner towards being competitive anytime soon.
I'd be shocked if he doesn't test FA at this point.
— Terror Billy 🇺🇲 🇺🇦 (@will84ny) February 8, 2023
— Abe💢 (@DarthVaber99) February 8, 2023
Whether the Los Angeles Angels get to retain Ohtani depends on their performance this upcoming season. As well as they need to match the enormous offers the other clubs are offering him.
Where does Ohtani’s future lie with the team? Only time will tell!
Which teams are after Ohtani?
Rumors have it that Ohtani is going to sign an enormous deal with either the New York Mets or the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both heavyweights are doing everything in their capacity to land the baseball phenom to their ballpark.
However, both teams need to perform well this season in order for the Ohtani to consider them. Whether they offer him the largest contract in the history of baseball, Ohtani might not be willing if they don’t make it to the postseason. All the teams coveting after Ohtani need to make it worth his while.
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By the way, which team do you think Ohtani will end up with? Tell us in the comments section below!
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Abhishek Kumar