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Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk

Headline from WDIO Duluth, on the newest of 3 developments

Once the intial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, details about the contract emerged that were nearly as stunning. A total of $680 million — 97% of the money — was deferred until 2034-43 with no interest.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Shohei Ohtani to be introduced at Dodger Stadium on Thursday after record $700 million deal

    Headline from The Republic ·

  2. Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Deal Reportedly Includes $680 Million In Deferrals

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Newest

    Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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  1. 12News Phoenix

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    The deal was announced after days of speculation where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

  2. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to historic $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles Dodgers (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, signed a historic $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  3. France 24

    Japanese star Ohtani confirms move to LA Dodgers (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani confirmed on Saturday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million deal -- the richest contract in baseball history.

  4. Bloomberg

    Ohtani Breaks Free Agent Record With $700 Million Dodgers Deal (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, who has been likened to the legendary Babe Ruth for his ability to hit home runs and pitch, has announced he will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  5. ABC 30 Fresno

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles Dodgers (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  6. NBC News

    Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani signs $700M blockbuster deal with Los Angeles Dodgers (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The baseball unicorn, who performs as a high-level pitcher and batter, has won the American League MVP twice.

  7. RedState

  8. France 24

    Ohtani moving to Dodgers in record 10-yr, $700 mln deal (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani confirmed on Saturday he is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million deal -- the richest contract in baseball history.

  9. Forbes

    How Ohtani’s $700 Million Deal With The Dodgers Smashes The Record Books (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani has signed the largest contract in sports history. Here's how it breaks down

  10. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million 10-year contract with Dodgers (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The deal was announced after days of speculation where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

  11. Deadline

    Shohei Ohtani Heading To Los Angeles Dodgers In Reported $700M Deal (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani has announced his next team on Instagram: The Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN is reporting that the two-time MVP has struck a deal for 10 years and $700 million, the latter the biggest deal…

  12. Green Field Reporter

    The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the world’s biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

  13. Daily Journal

    The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the world’s biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

  14. Fortune

    Shohei Ohtani’s record $700m contract with the LA Dodgers is boosting his sponsors’ stock prices and expected to have a $437m impact in just one year (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The contract is the biggest ever in the history of North American sports, according to MLB.com.

  15. Slate Magazine

    Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Contract Is a Masterpiece of Financial Engineering (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    The deal will change baseball in ways both players and owners may hate.

  16. Forbes

    How Shohei Ohtani’s $680 Million Contract Deferral Benefits The Player And His Team (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani has made history with his $700 million Dodgers contract—in more ways than one.

  17. Washington Times

    Ohtani’s Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43.

  18. Forbes

    Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Deal Reportedly Includes $680 Million In Deferrals (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani’s historic 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes $680 million in deferred compensation, giving the Dodgers more flexibility.

  19. Green Field Reporter

    Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43 in an unusual structure that gives the team greater payroll flexibility in coming seasons.

  20. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Shohei Ohtani to be paid only $2 million a year initially under massive $700M deal (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani will take only $2 million a year from the Dodgers over the course of his new $700 million contract, with the rest to be deferred until the end of the 10 years.

  21. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Shohei Ohtani just signed a $700 million contract—here's why he's only making $2 million next season (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Ohtani will earn $2 million a year for the next 10 years. Beginning in 2034, his annual pay will jump to $68 million.

  22. Forbes

    The Ohtani Effect: Dodgers Home Ticket Prices Double After Star Signs Record $700 Million Deal (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The cheapest seats on the secondary market to see Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers debut cost more than $450.

  23. Green Field Reporter

    Shohei Ohtani to be introduced at Dodger Stadium on Thursday after record $700 million deal - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers called a Thursday news conference to introduce Shohei Ohtani, who has not answered questions from reporters in more than four months. The two-time AL MVP agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract last weekend, a deal that the team announced Monday a…

  24. The Republic

    Shohei Ohtani to be introduced at Dodger Stadium on Thursday after record $700 million deal (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers called a Thursday news conference to introduce Shohei Ohtani, who has not answered questions from reporters in more than four months. The two-time AL MVP agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract last weekend, a deal that the team announced Monday a…

  25. WDIO Duluth

    Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Once the intial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, details about the contract emerged that were nearly as stunning. A total of $680 million — 97% of the money — was deferred until 2034-43 with no interest.

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