Shohei Ohtani returns to Angel Stadium with the Dodgers, reflecting on his departure from the Angels and focusing on leading his new team to the playoffs while giving fans the show they expect.
, Ohtani seems to have made peace with the Angels' decision not to extend him an offer. Reflecting on his departure after the Dodgers' 11-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, he stated, “In reality, I wasn’t made an offer, so I can’t say. In reality, I’m doing my best with this team, and I’m doing my best with the goal of winning the World Series. I think I’m fine with that.”
Reports from the Los Angeles Times last December revealed that the Angels didn’t match the $700 million offer that Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo of CAA Sports, presented to interested teams.“Regarding that, nothing in particular,”when asked about the Angels' decision not to match the Dodgers' offer. “I think other teams, including the Dodgers, evaluated me highly. Rather than think about what the Angels did or didn’t do, I’m grateful for the teams that evaluated me highly.
Ohtani was the face of the Angels during his time there, especially with Mike Trout sidelined by injuries. Despite his efforts, the team couldn’t hold it together, leading to another disappointing season without a postseason appearance.: “When I was there, he was the whole organization. Obviously, Trout was hurt. So he was like, the guy. He’s a huge part of the team when it comes to a marketing standpoint, on-field play standpoint. He’s definitely once in a lifetime.
Now, Ohtani is leading the Dodgers into the playoffs, finally getting his chance to experience postseason baseball. As he prepares to return to Angel Stadium, he’s eager to give the fans a show.PublishedMaren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite growing up in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles.
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