Resurfaced Tweet From 2012 Hints at Shohei Ohtani’s Greatness as Struggling Mets Owner Steve Cohen Joins the $600,000,000 Race to Sign Him

Ever since making his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2017, Shohei Ohtani hasn’t looked back. Although there were injury issues and a couple of bumpy seasons, the two-way phenom has been easily the best player in the league for a couple of years. While baseball fans got to witness Ohtani’s greatness after his MLB debut only, a resurfaced tweet over a decade old has put everyone in disbelief.

This post has resurfaced at a time when several teams are vying for his signature in the upcoming free agency. Furthermore, he is playing some inspired baseball and helping carry the Angels to a potential postseason berth. The Tweet comes as a shock considering how long ago someone recognized his talent.

New York Mets fan wanted his team to sign Shohei Ohtani back in 2012?

Shohei Ohtani is a superstar two-way player today, but back in 2012, he was a less-known prospect. However, in a resurfaced Tweet, a New York Mets fan recognized his greatness and even asked his favorite team to sign Ohtani. Bleacher Report took to Twitter and shared this tweet that was written on August 5th, 2012. Twitter user ‘The Draftnik’ tagged then-Mets GM Sandy Alderson urging him to sign the then-18-year-old Ohtani. But as is widely known, he ended up signing with the Angels in 2017 and debuting in the 2018 season. 

In the Tweet, Bleacher Report said, “This fan tweeted at the Mets GM to sign Ohtani in 2012”. They further said, “He wasn’t signed by an MLB team until 2017. (via @draftniks)” This reported Mets fan was a truly early believer in the Ohtani hype. 

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Although his team did not sign the two-way phenom back then, the struggling Mets are reportedly in the race to sign him after this season. Team owner Steve Cohen has shown considerable interest in Ohtani, even watching him play at the World Baseball Classic. But the price will be steep as a $600 million contract is being touted. Let’s see what fans have to say about this resurfaced Tweet. 

How have fans reacted to the resurfaced Tweet? 

The reactions to this Mets fans resurfaced Tweet has been mixed. Some want him to take up a front-office role. Others trolled the Mets for not signing Shohei Ohtani back in 2012.

Some fans pegged the supporter who noticed Ohtani early for a front-office role. 

Other fans criticized the Mets for not signing him in 2012 as they struggle today.

This was a surprising Tweet to resurface as Shohei Ohtani experiences some of his best form. Although the Mets missed out earlier, they have a chance to sign the two-way phenom in free agency. What do you think about the Tweet from 11 years ago?

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