?Not a Chance in the World?: Red Sox Fans Shut Down $520M Shohei Ohtani Proposal as Horrific Injury Impacts Historic Free Agency

With the completion of the MLB World Series, a cycle of contests has reached its completion. But the fight is not yet over, all thanks to the race of building for the future. Several teams have joined the race, including the 2018 champions, Boston Red Sox. Interested in signing two-way phenom, Shohei Ohtani, the team seems ready to go all out. But it won’t be a simple task for them.

Given the skill set Ohtani possesses, he is one of the most in-demand players in the league. This is visible in his high contract evaluation, which has reached over half a billion. It has prompted many teams to move out of the signing race, but Boston perseveres. Looking to match the multi-year contract projections to the Japanese star, the team is all in. Fans, however, are not.

Boston Red Sox In for the Biggest Contract In MLB History

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani moving away from Los Angeles have been swirling for years. It all started after the 29-year-old star once showed his frustration of not making it to the playoffs and reaching his goal of winning the World Series.

However, he chose the Los Angeles Angels till his contract expired. With 2023 as proof, Ohtani added more to his worth with analysts predicting over $500 million. Now as a free agent, he is ready to reap the benefits with multiple teams ready to splurge money, including the Boston Red Sox.

According to a post shared by Boston Sports Gordo, the contract estimations have crossed $500 million for the star player. It further asked a question to the Red Sox fans that read, “Ohtani turns 30 in July. Would you want the Red Sox to hand out that contract?”

With the brilliance that Shotime possesses and brings to the table, the answer seems to be a yes in this case. However, Beantown does not think so.

Concerned Fans Push Against the Shohei Ohtani Signing

In the league, there are rarely better players than Shohei Ohtani. But even he has his limitations. Although Ohtani teams get everything on the team, whether it’s pitching or batting, his recent struggles have changed the narrative.

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Moreover, the Japanese slugger has suffered another injury and is expected not to pitch in 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. It has restricted his pitching abilities for the future, especially as he’s nearing his 30s. Fans fear a rotten deal and do not want him at the high cost and longer years filled with uncertainty.

One said the deal was not good and wanted to lessen the number of years.

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One was vehemently against it, stating baseball is a business.

Another suggested they should use the money on other players.

One called the contract absurd.

From the reactions, it is clear that fans are unhappy with the contract. They want the Red Sox to be practical. Will they listen to fan voices?

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