700M... you can at least quadruple that number just for product deals and advertising. probably the most marketable player since Jordan, or maybe Tiger Woods
@@matureyoungman The LA Dodgers don’t even make $700 million in revenue for a season. No matter what way you look at, it’s a ridiculous contract for 1 player and the LA Dodgers OVERPAID big time. Shohei just scored the biggest sports contract in history. That’s $70 million per year for 10 years. Shohei is already 29 pushing 30. There’s no way in hell Shohei is going to be worth a $70 million dollar per year contract player in his mid 30s to late 30s. You can’t convince me he’s going to be putting up a $700 million dollar stats at age 37,38, and 39.
NOT oHani, it’s Ohtani, it’s the second Canadian mispronouncing his last name what’s the deal. Dodgers have scouted Ohtani since he was in HS, his trusted doctor is the Dodgers team physician, dodgers have the best farm system etc, there are some history there, Jays should go after Yamamoto
At a cost of 70 million a season for the next ten years it would be a very bad contract for Toronto to sign. They're better off without him at that price. Not to say that he isn't a great player.
@@reno-san87 I just saw today that most of it is deferred. Apparently the Dodgers have done the same thing with two other players, which means that in the future the Dodgers will be paying a crapload of money to guys that aren't playing for them anymore.
Money is not an issue for Shohei for sure. LA´s warm climate, familiarity with LA, and obviously closer to Japan. His surgeon is with Dodgers may be a big factor. One of his big dreams, since his early age, is to win in the World Series. Must admit Dodgers are closer for his dream. I love Toronto, cause I used to live there. But I support his decision. A part of his name "shou" has an image of " a bird flying high with extended wings" in Japanese. We hope he keep flying high.
He's baseball only Pitcher and Power Hitter but won't be able to pitch until 2025. He had arm surgery. These team only give these kind of money to superstars cause the know the can make it back in ticket sales. But let's use some common sense 10 yrs is tool long. 700M/10 = 70M/ season. If he don't play 1 season team is out 70M.
A sportsman signs a $700mil contract while most people of USA and Canada can no longer afford groceries, shelter and energy. All hope is truly lost for humanity.
nobody pays money to watch you work. The team owners make absolutely HUGE money off the talent of the players, why shouldn't they get paid accordingly?
Wake up Canadian . Ohtani as a super star , his team knows which market will benefit him the most , and a small Canadian market is definitely not their choice . It's all about $$, contenders or not , is just an excuse.
You really have to wonder what’s wrong with a society that allows this kind of thing to happen. 70 million a year to throw a ball . Brain surgeons or doctors that really save human lives don’t get anything close to this. To play a ball game ?
What I find repulsive about these statements is that they think surgeons and doctors are above firefighters, paramedics, nurses, etc. These people probably won't recognize that rich people can afford better medical treatment than poor people. If you say so, we can live without watching baseball or any other sport, but it'll be damn hard to live without basic social infrastructure, right? So, why don't these people put plumbers, electricians, construction workers, cashiers, soldiers, etc. as examples of people being above professional athletes? At least I hope these people are paying their doctors millions of dollars. I wonder how much they're willing to pay for manual labor?
Those who actually thought or hoped he would become a Jay were living in dreamland. Speaking of dreams, the Jay's being a legit contender is also one but hey, enjoy the games.
Call it sour grapes from a diehard Jays' fan, and despite the fact that the Dodgers signed the biggest fish in the free agent pool(pun intended), I predict the Dodgers will "gag" once again in the 2024 post-season. GO JAYS!!!😅😅
Good morning Toronto. Let me start by saying that I can't be the only Jays' fan that thinks the Ohtani signing-with-the- Blue Jays, or for any other team for that matter, was a gigantic "scam" from the get-go? Wake up and smell the java people! Ohtani, from the very start of free agency
had absolutely no intention of signing with anyone but the Dodgers. All the hype of him signing with the Jays was just a ploy to "amp up" his eventual contract. I, for one, have lost all respect for this player. Call it sour grapes, if you will, but I hope Ohtani is a complete "flop" in L.A. Again, as always, GO JAYS GO!!!
@@Fired8914 Not sure where that comes from. Not sure why you feel the need to try and use that word as an insult. Not sure why you think this is "lol funny".
She has never heard about Ohtani before doing this report so she says "Ohani". If she were around in 1927 she would've said Bae Ruth.
That’s a crazy contract. He will be pushing 40 years old by the time his contract expires. What a great deal for Shohei 😮
Heard he is heavily vaccinated though, very risky, could be really bad
700M... you can at least quadruple that number just for product deals and advertising. probably the most marketable player since Jordan, or maybe Tiger Woods
@@matureyoungman he's heavily vaccinated won't be too healthy for long
@@matureyoungman The LA Dodgers don’t even make $700 million in revenue for a season. No matter what way you look at, it’s a ridiculous contract for 1 player and the LA Dodgers OVERPAID big time. Shohei just scored the biggest sports contract in history. That’s $70 million per year for 10 years.
Shohei is already 29 pushing 30. There’s no way in hell Shohei is going to be worth a $70 million dollar per year contract player in his mid 30s to late 30s. You can’t convince me he’s going to be putting up a $700 million dollar stats at age 37,38, and 39.
will create huge business for Dodgers
ohani is too good
He's a human not a commodity, he's not "damaged goods" Be respectful Steve.
shohei Ohani is the goat
Ohtani lool🤣
"Above average pitcher"? This is why he chose US over Canada.
NOT oHani, it’s Ohtani, it’s the second Canadian mispronouncing his last name what’s the deal.
Dodgers have scouted Ohtani since he was in HS, his trusted doctor is the Dodgers team physician, dodgers have the best farm system etc, there are some history there, Jays should go after Yamamoto
He cares about Ippei more than anything.
We knew he was not coming to Canada.. taxes.. and housing cost..
Jays never had a chance
At a cost of 70 million a season for the next ten years it would be a very bad contract for Toronto to sign. They're better off without him at that price. Not to say that he isn't a great player.
@@peterwilson8039 well I don't no baseball to well so thanks for sharing your insights
@@peterwilson8039you clearly don't know the full details of his contract 😂
@@reno-san87 I just saw today that most of it is deferred. Apparently the Dodgers have done the same thing with two other players, which means that in the future the Dodgers will be paying a crapload of money to guys that aren't playing for them anymore.
Ohtani was never coming to Toronto. He's made it clear he prefers the West Coast and Southern California in particular. Not surprised at this at all.
Ohtani is amazing!
Wow, this guy must be really good! How come I've never heard of Ohani before?
Ahahah u live on mars?
Ohtani is the Babe Ruth of modern times. Hasn't seen this in 100 years.
Maybe you have more important things to do.
The number of commenters who missed the sarcasm in this post! lmaoooooo
Is this a joke hahaha
Above average pitcher?!😂 no wonder Canada didn’t get him 🤭
It is funny so many comments here say ohtani is not a very good player😂. They Better keep the money for hockey players.
Just have 0% trust and hope for the Jays. This is how you don't get hurt.
Ahemm. it's Ohtani.. with the "t" .. not Ohani. ;-0
Is there REALLY someone who thought he’d go to Toronto?? Really?
Can’t even pronounce his name properly, just don’t cover sports.
We all love Cali sunshine!
Ohani??
Shohei Ohtani is making more money that a few countries entire GDP,
Money is not an issue for Shohei for sure.
LA´s warm climate, familiarity with LA, and obviously closer to Japan.
His surgeon is with Dodgers may be a big factor.
One of his big dreams, since his early age, is to win in the World Series.
Must admit Dodgers are closer for his dream.
I love Toronto, cause I used to live there. But I support his decision.
A part of his name "shou" has an image of " a bird flying high with extended wings" in Japanese.
We hope he keep flying high.
He's baseball only Pitcher and Power Hitter but won't be able to pitch until 2025. He had arm surgery. These team only give these kind of money to superstars cause the know the can make it back in ticket sales. But let's use some common sense 10 yrs is tool long. 700M/10 = 70M/ season. If he don't play 1 season team is out 70M.
Im surprised that CBC is allowing comments/free speech
What a rollercoaster that was lol
No one is worth that much. Thats why i dont watch baseball anymore. Ridiculous
This deal includes Ippei, so it's actually not that expensive. Maybe.
Crazy !!!!!
How do they have money to pay these players. I thought viewership of baseball decreasing?
It may be in some markets and overall, but not In Los Angeles, The Dodgers are huge in LA.
Any sports team from L.A. are top sellers worldwide plus Japan will be anything with his name on it
Ohani is worth a lot of money in merchandise, ticket sales, etc
Baseball is still the most lucrative sport above NBA and NFL even though many don't watch it. Each team plays 162 games per year.
Are you kidding? We are talking about grown men standing around, spitting and throwing the occasional ball. Who wouldn't pay to watch that?
I have never heard the baseball player name Ohani.
oh♪大谷翔平🎌彼は野球世界の伝説ありますな。😊⚾
$432,098/game.
Lady say his name, right?
As a young man the Donald was scouted out by the Artful Dodgers Baseball Organization. He was considered "a natural."
A sportsman signs a $700mil contract while most people of USA and Canada can no longer afford groceries, shelter and energy. All hope is truly lost for humanity.
Perhaps look at Liberals for what they have done.
@@lornemyers6638Give it up.. Both sides are equally as corrupted
Oh my God!!
Glad we, collectively, have our priorities straight. I can hit a ball real good. Amazing.
Entertainment is big business, it's nothing new.
nobody pays money to watch you work. The team owners make absolutely HUGE money off the talent of the players, why shouldn't they get paid accordingly?
Bread and circuses help to keep the masses under control.
you’re right, i saw 1 pro game, blue jays, tribalism, was fun, can’t see myself support this stuff again, nobody needs that much
Blue Jays fans and media always think they'll get the next superstar. It's pretty funny
Jays never had a chance. There too stingy and not good enough!!
CBC says ohtani is an above average pitcher?
So why the jays want him?
Alot of money for a guy that may never pitch again. Remember the dude is coming of 2 tommy john s surgery s .
Where is all this craziness going. Enough already. It’s time for this madness to stop. You build players not buy them. Let’s get back to reality.
You turn the comments off on the conservatives, overnight stall video. Why cbc lol
Why would you ever put him in the American League?
He will make more in one inning of one baseball game than the average teacher makes in one year of work. Makes you question our priorities in society.
Teachers are still over payed for what they are teaching kids nowadays.
Those who do, do and those who can't teach.
@@1dilligaf right... it's the teacher's fault you can't spell overpaid
He deserves it
@@1dilligaf I've had a bit of a taste of what they do. Believe me teachers earn every damn penny.
Wake up Canadian . Ohtani as a super star , his team knows which market will benefit him the most , and a small Canadian market is definitely not their choice . It's all about $$, contenders or not , is just an excuse.
😳 Holy Moly 😳 .
Obscene, Societies priorities on what is valued. This is a Really sick civilization.
OH HONEY WHAT??? YOU GOTTA RESEARCH ABOUT BASEBALL HOMIE. SHEESH. WHAT DO THIS PEOPLE KNOW? PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY?
who ?
You really have to wonder what’s wrong with a society that allows this kind of thing to happen. 70 million a year to throw a ball . Brain surgeons or doctors that really save human lives don’t get anything close to this. To play a ball game ?
And homeless people on the streets. Others being mass murdered in Gaza.
People are not going to pay hundreds of dollars to watch a surgeon or buy his merchandise
What I find repulsive about these statements is that they think surgeons and doctors are above firefighters, paramedics, nurses, etc. These people probably won't recognize that rich people can afford better medical treatment than poor people.
If you say so, we can live without watching baseball or any other sport, but it'll be damn hard to live without basic social infrastructure, right? So, why don't these people put plumbers, electricians, construction workers, cashiers, soldiers, etc. as examples of people being above professional athletes?
At least I hope these people are paying their doctors millions of dollars. I wonder how much they're willing to pay for manual labor?
Work on yourself instead of pocket watching
Clutch your pearls elsewhere
He will tank..
Everyone knew he wasn't coming to Toronto why would he come to play here. . LA was always the Front Runner LA is a world City Toronto was not
OMG!!!
Those who actually thought or hoped he would become a Jay were living in dreamland. Speaking of dreams, the Jay's being a legit contender is also one but hey, enjoy the games.
Will always be pretenders
Money talks
No more free baseball very soon pay to watch all games😢
Crap load of money... go figure. Good for him i guess.
Way too much money for a baseball player.
Just as well too much $$$. and no guarantees he can stay healthy enough.
Don't care good for them
ONLY in AMERICA!
Tooooooo much money
Good he is only a over priced DH
It’s bad for the sport
Canada is crying.🤣
Nah, unlike you we don't act like a 5 year old. Good on the Dodgers.
@@AstroBear11 Sure you did.
@@AstroBear11 Now you're acting like a 5 year old just like your buddy.
FUBAR
Call it sour grapes from a diehard Jays' fan, and despite the fact that the Dodgers signed the biggest fish in the free agent pool(pun intended), I predict the Dodgers will "gag" once again in the 2024 post-season. GO JAYS!!!😅😅
I can't wait to put on that Ohtani "Dodgers" jersey 😂🎉 suck it, Toronto 😂
And the native Asian culture of Japan in SoCal. He would feel at home there!
Toronto has many many Asians. Would not have been an issue
WHO CARES
Boo
That does NOT disappoint all Blue Jays fans.
Too much money for one player.
How many injury games did he miss last year?
Good morning Toronto. Let me start by saying that I can't be the only Jays' fan that thinks the Ohtani signing-with-the- Blue Jays, or for any other team for that matter, was a gigantic "scam" from the get-go? Wake up and smell the java people! Ohtani, from the very start of free agency
had absolutely no intention of signing with anyone but the Dodgers. All the hype of him signing with the Jays was just a ploy to "amp up" his eventual contract. I, for one, have lost all respect for this player. Call it sour grapes, if you will, but I hope Ohtani is a complete "flop" in L.A. Again, as always, GO JAYS GO!!!
wahahaha boohoo jays
if i was ross id tell the jays pitchers to drill him on first pitch when they face him
3 games in Toronto early in the season.
Cry baby gays fan lol
@@Fired8914 Not sure where that comes from. Not sure why you feel the need to try and use that word as an insult. Not sure why you think this is "lol funny".
Contracts like that are obscene.
He wants to win not lose otherwise he would have gone to blue gays
He is awesome no doubt. But hopefully he will bankrupt one of the most hated teams in baseball.
Baseball, hockey, basketball, football, and soccer. BORING. BADMINTON is where the fun is at
Money, nice weather, united states amenities, why would anyone choose toronto over LA?