Abundant financial strength is calm now off … US reporter asserts “I will go for the aim”
It seems that the Dodgers are preparing to embark on a battle for Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who will be free agent next offseason. With abundant funds, it has been the main player in the stove league every year, but so far it has been “calm”. He is showing moves as if he is assuming Otani even in reinforcement measures.
Infielder Dansby Swanson, who the Dodgers were reportedly looking to acquire, agreed to a seven-year, $177 million deal with the Cubs today. Speaking of reinforcements that seem to be off-season reinforcements, the one-year $20 million renewal contract with pitcher Clayton Kershaw and the one-year $13 million deal with Noah Syndergaard. 80 million yen) only.
The Dodgers had exceeded the luxury tax threshold two years in a row until this season. If it falls below the standard amount even for a year, it will be reset, but if it continues to exceed, the collection amount will increase. It is also pointed out that the US media wants to reset once to capture Otani in the next off-season, which requires a huge amount of money in the 70 billion yen class for 10 years.
In addition, the Red Sox acquired outfielder JD Martinez, who was a FA. He is a powerful designated hitter with 282 career home runs, but he signed a one-year contract with an annual salary of $1,000. In 2024, I’m waiting for the DH spot again. I don’t see a message like this.
In the starting rotation, not only Kershaw and Syndergaard, who have a one-year contract, but also Julio Urias will be FA next off. Strong-arm Walker Buehler, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in August of this year, is expected to return next season, but still has a vacant starting slot.
The Dodgers are well positioned to make the postseason for the 10th straight season and win the World Series every year. Los Angeles Times reporter Dylan Hernandez said, “I think the Dodgers will go for it next year.”
(Masaya Kotani)