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Originally Posted by bluejays
Quick side thought. Whatever team pays $600M for Ohtani, is going to be making the biggest mistake. He’s got a few years left of playing both positions before he chooses one, but for the duration of the contract he will be paid for both. With both NY teams failing miserably and now LA and San Diego bowing early there will be incredible pressure for them to make the deal. Can’t wait to see it tie them up for years to come.
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I don't think he's getting $600MM guaranteed money after a season ending injury requiring elbow surgery where the plan is he only hits next season and can't pitch until 2025. The scenario where he never pitches again is a big risk, imo.