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Is Ohtani’s Deal a Problem for MLB?
20 minutes Posted Dec 13, 2023 at 8:00 am.
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Shohei Ohtani’s deal rocked the baseball world, first with its incredible $700 million worth, then with the news that all but $20 million will be deferred until after the contract expires. Former Miami Marlins president David Samson argues that the deal is a problem for MLB and will cause in-fighting between team owners.

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