Shohei Ohtani is the most polarizing free agent to hit the market in a long time. Having been Japan’s best pitcher and one of its best hitters over the last few seasons should say it all. This ultra-talented 23-year-old will, in all likelihood play in the major leagues in 2018. The prospect of him playing for the Dodgers should make every baseball fan scared of the boys in blue.
For Ohtani to get to LA, a few things need to happen. First, and surprisingly least significant is the money. Due to the new collective bargaining agreement, Shohei Ohtani cannot be signed as a regular free agent.