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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Ranked Behind Yankees Duo for MLB's Best
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Ranked Behind Yankees Duo for MLB's Best

Los Angeles Dodgers On SI·Matt Levine·about 1 month ago
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When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to a record 10-year, $700 million contract before the 2024 season, the move was made for a multitude of reasons. Not only would Ohtani bring his excellence to the field for Los Angeles, but he would help the team land other stars in the process. And due to the way that his contract was structured, with Ohtani only making $2 million each year and $680 million being deferred, the Dodgers would have money to spend elsewhere. Well, in the same offseason, Los Angeles brought in Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto , giving them a legitimate ace going forward. Since the two players have come to the Dodgers, the team has been special, with the organization winning two World Series titles. The two have complemented each other very well in Los Angeles, and they are friends off the field, too. But due to Ohtani's two-way status, both he and Yamamoto give the Dodgers one of the best one-two punches in a starting rotation in the league.…

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