BREAKING: Angels Sign Shohei Ohtani
- Updated: December 8, 2017
According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani has picked the Angels. More to come
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) December 8, 2017
Fletcher reported more information.
From Ohtani’s agent: “While there has been much speculation about what would drive Shohei’s decision, what mattered to him most wasn’t market size, time zone or league but that he felt a true bond with the Angels.” (more)
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) December 8, 2017
Fletcher continued.
“He sees this as the best environment to develop and reach the next level and attain his career goals”
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) December 8, 2017
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports also reported the news.
Angels get ohtani
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 8, 2017
Ohtani was the most sought-after free-agent on the market. Los Angeles added international money in a trade earlier in the week in order to make the deal possible. As more information surfaces on the Angels and their offseason news, we will keep you up to date.
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