Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes Take an Unexpected Turn With Boston Red Sox Emerging in $500M Race, Yankees Experiencing A Potential Setback

The New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox rivalry has taken a new turn. One of the biggest names in the league, or perhaps the most significant, is about to hit free agency. While Blake Snell is also a big prospect in the NL, no one can deny the lure of Shohei Ohtani. The two-way sensation’s contract with the Los Angeles Angels is officially ending. It’s going to be an all-out war.

The Japanese slugger has put up an incredible three seasons on both sides of the ball, making him baseball’s unicorn. Whether a team can afford him, or whether his elbow injury affects performance, are non-factors for teams pursuing him. According to the latest report, the BoSox will be hot on Shotime’s heels.

Red Sox Pose Threat to New York Yankees’ Player Pursuit Again

The Yankees vs. the Red Sox is an age-old rivalry and continue in full force today. The two teams have locked horns on the diamond multiple times, with some fights resulting in bench-clearing brawls. This year, they’re also battling in the offseason. Shohei Ohtani has been linked to both New York teams as potential landing spots for next season, although the Los Angeles Dodgers hold mass favor.

Other than the fact that Ohtani rejected the Big Apple when he was debuting in the majors for a small-market team, the Yankees face another problem. It’s been rumored that the two-way marvel is not overly fond of pitching at Yankee Stadium. The exact reasons remain unknown, but the rumor has enough of a hold on executives that even Jon Heyman of The New York Post believes so.

Furthermore, another rumor suggesting his preference for the West Coast might lead to him completely avoiding the East Coast.?In that case, even Boston would be out, which Heyman said poses a ‘real threat’ to teams now. “Shohei Ohtani and the Red Sox are starting to be linked more and more.”?Although both teams can pay the $500 million price tag, the question is, where does Shotime make more of an impact?

Can Shohei Ohtani Make a Mark in Boston Rather Than the Bronx?

A popular argument for Ohtani in pinstripes is the franchise history. The Yankees are synonymous with the USA to many, making them one of the best-known teams around the world. Similarly, with baseball’s unicorn, there is not a single fan around the globe who doesn’t know his name. What will the two powerhouses look like combined together?

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While the Yankees could certainly use not just his star power but his mighty arm to regain the Bronx’s favor, so can the Red Sox. Boston has ended up at the bottom of the AL East three times in the last four years and Shotime can help them overcome this problem.

Any team Ohtani goes to will be counted as the luckiest. The only thing remaining is to accept an offer.