🧵 1. Dodgers' reaction to Shohei Ohtani's $680 million deferral request was disbelief, according to a new report by Sports Illustrated. The contract stunned the team and sparked debates in MLB. #sports
🧵 1. Dodgers' reaction to Shohei Ohtani's $680 million deferral request was disbelief, according to a new report by Sports Illustrated. The contract stunned the team and sparked debates in MLB. #sports
🧵 2. Ohtani's historic $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers included deferring $680 million until after his contract ends in 2033. An unprecedented move in baseball that raised eyebrows.
🧵 3. Ohtani's unique payment structure could save him millions in California state taxes but has drawn criticism. The MLB Players Association valued his contract at $438 million, lower than MLB's estimate of $460 million.
🧵 4. While Ohtani's deferred payments may benefit the Dodgers financially, it has sparked calls for reform. The team may use the freed-up funds for further acquisitions, making Ohtani one of their top offseason signings.
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