Yoshinobu Yamamoto's record-setting 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers marks the longest and richest deal for a pitcher in MLB history.
The Yankees, Mets, and several other teams engaged in a bidding war for Yamamoto, suggesting the significant interest and value placed on his skills in MLB.
Yamamoto's admiration for the Dodgers organization, combined with his desire to win a World Series, influenced his decision to sign with Los Angeles.
In his final season with the Buffaloes, Yamamoto achieved an impressive 1.21 ERA and was a key figure in his team’s success, winning the Eiji Sawamura Award.
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