In December 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a historic 10-year, $700 million contract, the largest in professional sports history at that time. The deal included significant deferrals, with only $20 million paid upfront, while the remaining amount will be distributed over the next two decades. Ohtani's choice to join the Dodgers proved fruitful as he won a championship in his first season. Although the present value of his contract is calculated at $460 million, endorsements add another $100 million annually.
"Not at all, we wouldn't do anything different. He won a championship. He went to the right team. Why would we do anything different? No regrets. Nothing."
"The present-day value of Ohtani's contract with the Dodgers is only $460 million, but that doesn't include the additional $100 million in endorsements he earns each season."
"Ohtani accepted the deferrals in his contract after the Dodgers vowed to continue improving their roster with the savings."
"Ohtani could have signed the same deal with the Los Angeles Angels, but they reportedly decided against offering him those terms."
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