Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers: Top 10 Reactions to Saturday’s Blockbuster News
Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited decision in free agency Saturday, agreeing to sign a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers.
Although the deal is not official yet—pending a physical—Ohtani’s Instagram post marked the end of one of baseball’s most intriguing free-agent sagas in history. The news surprised some, was celebrated by others and was mourned by many.
Here are the top 10 reactions from the biggest news in baseball:
Longtime Reds slugger Joey Votto might not be seeing the same $700 million offer in free agency than Ohtani landed.
Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux might think he’s still dreaming.
The greatest remaining mystery in baseball is to find out the name of Ohtani’s adorable dog. Right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler took his best guess.
The Dodgers’ lineup now includes Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Sheesh.
Former MLB reliever Trevor Hildenberger fondly remembered his on-field exchange with Ohtani.
It looks like Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be the next two-way sports phenom after training with JJ Watt.
Donovan Mitchell’s Mets couldn’t match the Dodgers’ offer?
It was a sad, sad day in Anaheim.
Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson chimed in with a rare timely post.
And, of course, we’ll finish with the statement from the man himself.
