Shohei Ohtani Wants to Win 'Championships' With the Dodgers
The Dodgers formally introduced two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Thursday in front of a heavy amount of media members.
It was the first time that he had spoken to the media since August, so it was a highly-anticipated event.
During his introductory press conference, Ohtani spoke about his goals for his time with the Dodgers. He mentioned that he wants to win championships during his time with the team.
“I mean obviously I want to win championships,” Ohtani said. “And I want when people look back at the championships I won, I want people to know or think that I was a core member, and I was a big deal, or I was a big part of that championship-winning team.”
This is exactly the type of mindset that Dodgers fans want to hear from Ohtani. The team has not won a full-season championship since 1988, and the city is starved for a parade.
Ohtani will be one of the core members of the team trying to win championships over the next decade. He is now the face of the franchise and will be front and center.
With the insane deferrals in his contract, the Dodgers' front office will have extra money to spend each year that will help them build their team. Ohtani wants to make sure that he gives back to the organization, so they aren't bogged down with his salary.
This is one of the most team-friendly moves in the history of sports but shows how strong his desire to win is. Ohtani got a taste of winning during the World Baseball Classic earlier this year, and he wants to feel that with the Dodgers.
Alongside Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, Ohtani gives the Dodgers one of the best trios in the history of baseball. This team will be very scary if they remain healthy, and it's going to be fun to watch.
