“Understatement of the Year”: Los Angeles Angels’ $4.1 Billion Worth Owner Riles Fans Up With His Shohei Ohtani Ambition

The baseball world is in awe of Shohei Ohtani’s sensational skills in the ballpark. Fans and clubhouses alike covet him. While MLB franchises are looking to sign the two-way phenom with his upcoming free agency, fans are willing to change their alliance with their favorite team to support Shohei Ohtani.

Ohtani or ‘Showtime’ has proved time and time again that he is one of the best in MLB right now. He has also made it clear that winning is a priority for him. And while he loves his current team, Los Angeles Angels, he will embark on a quest to look for a team that will help him realize his goals after this season ends. Meanwhile, Arte Moreno, the current owner of the Angels, has made his intentions clear about the two-way star.

Arte Moreno wants Shohei Ohtani to stay in Anaheim

Ohtani has made it crystal clear that his priority is winning. But the Angels have been doing exactly the opposite for the past couple of seasons. Recently, the LA Angels owner told the NY Post, “I’d like to keep Ohtani. He’s one of a kind.” Moreno’s ambition has made him a target on Twitter and fans have been mocking his statement. 

Whether the Los Angeles Angels get to retain Ohtani depends on their performance this upcoming season. As well as they need to match the enormous offers the other clubs are offering him.

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Where does Ohtani’s future lie with the team? Only time will tell!

Which teams are after Ohtani?

Rumors have it that Ohtani is going to sign an enormous deal with either the New York Mets or the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both heavyweights are doing everything in their capacity to land the baseball phenom to their ballpark.

However, both teams need to perform well this season in order for the Ohtani to consider them. Whether they offer him the largest contract in the history of baseball, Ohtani might not be willing if they don’t make it to the postseason. All the teams coveting after Ohtani need to make it worth his while.

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