"Schneider was referencing the tumultuous signing of Ohtani, who was rumored to be on a private jet from Santa Ana to Toronto, prompting a great deal of public interest before his eventual deal with the Dodgers. The actual occupants of the plane were Robert Herjavec of "Shark Tank" and his children, though many believed that it was actually Ohtani coming to sign with the Blue Jays."
"This time, however, things appear more certain. Okamoto has already signed his four-year contract, a $60 million deal that includes a $5 million signing bonus. With Bo Bichette off to the New York Mets, the Jays are expecting Okamoto to contribute at the plate. "One of the top Japanese free agents available this offseason, along with Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami,"
Blue Jays manager John Schneider referenced Shohei Ohtani while addressing Kazuma Okamoto's arrival. Okamoto is expected at the team's facility at 4:00 p.m., and Schneider declined to make absolute proclamations about his flight status after a prior flight-tracking incident. The Ohtani signing previously generated intense public interest after rumors of a private jet from Santa Ana to Toronto, though the actual plane carried Robert Herjavec and his children. Okamoto signed a four-year, $60 million contract that includes a $5 million signing bonus. With Bo Bichette joining the New York Mets, the Jays expect Okamoto to contribute at the plate. Other notable Japanese free agents included Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami.
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