Defying Michael Jordan?s Snub, Another Team Jumps Into Historic $500,000,000 Shohei Ohtani Free Agency?Sweepstakes

The 2024 off-season already has a narrative. It is the off-season of Shohei Ohtani. With the superstar two-way phenom set to test the waters of free agency, teams across Major League Baseball will be vying for his services. 2024 is the first time that the superstar will be seeing his value truly tested by teams and as more teams enter the sweepstakes, his value could skyrocket.

As more teams join the sweepstakes, it only speaks to logic that his value will rise. Already one of the top free agents on the basis of his two-way skillset, the 3x All-Star is set for a bumper deal no matter where he goes. Even despite the latest reports of the Jordan brand signing 2022 Homerun King Aaron Judge as the more ‘recognizable’ face, his value has seen no change.

Shohei Ohtani Could Be Set For Bumper Deal Despite Major Snub

In August 2023, the baseball world saw some strange news. While 2022 AL MVP Aaron Judge was signed by the Jordan brand as a part of their baseball portfolio, 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani was apparently snubbed. Despite only a year separating the two accolades, the choice seemed to be clear for NBA Legend Michael Jordan.

With LA Angels set to run down his contract with his current franchise, he does not seem fazed by the news. The two way superstar is all set to enter free agency, and the latest team to make a play for the star may not be the craziest move. Reportedly, the Chicago Cubs are in the mix too.

The Chicago Cubs, despite being an unlikely suitor to start off, may be the perfect destination for the star. Shoring up both their offense and defense, Ohtani could see major returns when on the team. But the question remains will the Angles star really make that call? And if not, who could the Cubs end up signing?

The Chicago Cubs’ Off Season – How Will It Pan Out?

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly ready to make a play for the two way superstar and bring him to the NL. The move isn’t the most outrageous suggestion with the team 6 games over 0.500 and sitting pretty in the NL Central. Poised to make that final signing to challenge for the pennant, the Cubs could go all in for the star.

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Reportedly, their pursuit of the star will also affect their other signings this off season. With 2019 MVP Cody Bellinger enjoying one of the greatest bounce back seasons of recent memory, fans will be eager for the star to commit too. But that would come at a cost, leaving less in the kitty for the free agent pursuit.

While the Cubs front office will have to make some tough calls this off season, too much remains uncertain to decide at the minute. While the Jordan brand may not see Ohtani as the most recognizable, baseball fans certainly disagree.

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