The rumor mill had been buzzing as investors eagerly eyed the potential sale of the MLB franchise Los Angeles Angels, with sources suggesting that the team could have fetched a whopping $3 billion. However, in a surprise move, team owner Arte Moreno has decided to keep the team. And with Moreno keeping the team to himself, many speculated that the Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani might move on from the AL side. But that does not seem to be happening anytime soon after how Ohtani reacted to the Angels’ canceled sale.
Ohtani, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the next season, has been the subject of much speculation about his future, with rumors swirling that he could join the New York Mets or the Los Angeles Dodgers. But now, with Ohtani’s subtle social media move, there’s a sense that he may just re-sign with the Angels.
Twitter is in a frenzy over Ohtani’s subtle social media move
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Will Ohtani stay with the team he loves, or will he take his talents to a new city? The baseball world is on edge as teams strive for the coveted signature of Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation who has made it clear that winning is at the top of his priority list.
With the Angels failing to deliver the success Ohtani craves, many believe he will be moving on from the team he has called home. According to ESPN.com, rumors of a $500 million deal with the Mets or the Dodgers have only added to the speculation, as the Angels may struggle to match such an offer.
But just as the future seemed uncertain for Ohtani and the Angels, there’s a glimmer of hope for Angels fans, as the two-way phenom, Shohei Ohtani, has added fuel to the fire by ‘liking’ an Instagram post about the team’s potential sale not going through.
This reaction has sent fans into a frenzy on Twitter as they speculate about how the Angels can keep their star player.
The only way sign him back is win the title this year
— Bo zen (@bozengp) January 26, 2023
He has been hacked.
— Joseph M Tysel (@JMTLAWYER) January 26, 2023
Is this good or bad
— jake (@Jake58292740) January 26, 2023
Omg!! Please let this be true..
— fish (@fishtaco1) January 26, 2023
The only way Arte will be liked is if he gives Ohtani that fat $500Mil contract
— Reid Detmers Show (@ForealzdawgXx) January 26, 2023
Yea that makes sense, he plays for the Angels 👀🕵♂️
— TYRANT (@Ty_Flores1991) January 26, 2023
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Will Ohtani stay true to his love for Angels and the team’s fans, or will the allure of a big paycheck and a shot at a championship ring prove too much to resist? Only time will tell!
Where is Shohei Ohtani currently?
As the 2023 baseball season approaches, Ohtani has been putting in extra work to ensure he’s in top form. Not only is he preparing for the upcoming season, but he’ll also be representing Japan in the World Series Classic.
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With his free agency looming, this season is especially crucial for him. The 2021 AL MVP is determined to prove that he’s not just one of the best players in the league, but the best of the best. But by putting up big numbers, Ohtani hopes to secure a large contract from a team that can help him reach his goals. The pressure is on for Ohtani, but he’s more than ready to rise to the occasion.
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