Shohei Ohtani’s agent mum on Angels star’s future: ‘There’s several layers to this’
1 year, 10 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s agent mum on Angels star’s future: ‘There’s several layers to this’

LA Times  

Angels star Shohei Ohtani gestures during a workout at spring training on Friday. Shohei Ohtani’s agent, CAA’s Nez Balelo, stopped by Angels spring training on Monday and chatted with general manager Perry Minasian as the first day of full squad workouts continued. Whether he’s open to discussing a contract extension before spring training ends, Balelo said that as an agent, he is always open to discussions but every situation is different. “I think there’s several layers to this one and Shohei’s earned the right to play through the year and explore free agency and we’ll see where it shakes out,” Balelo said. I would just say that it’s tough to have a discussion that will be so meaningful during the season and probably makes more sense to table and wait till the end of the season.” Whether Ohtani would be comfortable juggling negotiations while preparing for the season, Balelo said is a hypothetical scenario and reiterated privacy for his client.

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Could Angels have kept Shohei Ohtani? Their non-offer lingers ahead of his Anaheim return
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Could Angels have kept Shohei Ohtani? Their non-offer lingers ahead of his Anaheim return

LA Times  

When Randal Grichuk was traded to the Angels last year, arriving as one of several veteran additions the club made during its all-in trade deadline buying spree, he quickly recognized his new club’s main objective. “If I had been able to contribute to the maximum, I think there are parts that would have been different.” Despite all that, however, there …

Perry Minasian declines to discuss why the Angels lost Shohei Ohtani
1 year ago

Perry Minasian declines to discuss why the Angels lost Shohei Ohtani

LA Times  

Angels general manager Perry Minasian declined to discuss the team’s conversations with their former two-way star Shohei Ohtani and whether they even made him a formal offer in free agency. “I think we’ve seen great players sign right before spring training, right at the beginning of spring training,” Minasian said. How many starting pitchers Minasian plans to add, Minasian said, …

It’s a quiet winter meetings for Angels as they await Shohei Ohtani’s decision
1 year ago

It’s a quiet winter meetings for Angels as they await Shohei Ohtani’s decision

LA Times  

Angels general manager Perry Minasian, right, will have more roster building to do after the winter meetings. The Angels made little noise in terms of confirmed major league player acquisitions over three days at the winter meetings. “So we’ll see what happens the rest of the way.” On Tuesday, the Angels were reported to be in agreement on a deal …

Shohei Ohtani’s status is major factor in Angels’ offseason plans
1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani’s status is major factor in Angels’ offseason plans

LA Times  

The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani reacts during an Aug. 30 game in Philadelphia. As this year’s meetings kick off this week, here are four things to consider about the Angels’ offseason and why it all, no matter what, revolves around Ohtani. The luxury tax The Angels managed to get back under the first Competitive Balance Tax threshold — by $30,000, per …

Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is playing out in secrecy. That’s not good for MLB
1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is playing out in secrecy. That’s not good for MLB

LA Times  

The spotlight may be on Shohei Ohtani, but most people in MLB are in the dark on his free-agency process. The homepage Saturday featured a box in the top right corner titled “Ohtani Watch,” where readers could “keep track of the latest news and rumors.” There was a photo of Shohei Ohtani with a map of the United States and …

Shohei Ohtani has elbow procedure, expects to play next year and pitch in 2025
1 year, 3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani has elbow procedure, expects to play next year and pitch in 2025

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani warms up prior a game against the Reds on Aug. 23. “Thank you very much for everyone’s prayers and kind words.” The surgery was performed at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who had performed Ohtani’s 2018 UCL reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery. “Shohei wanted to make sure the direction …

Angels star Shohei Ohtani will have elbow surgery soon, out for the season because of oblique injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Angels star Shohei Ohtani will have elbow surgery soon, out for the season because of oblique injury

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani will have surgery soon on the ligament tear in his pitching elbow after the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star was ruled out for the rest of the season Saturday due to an oblique injury. But it just got to a point, an understanding that he just wasn’t going to be able to go again this …

Angels star Shohei Ohtani to miss the remainder of the season
1 year, 3 months ago

Angels star Shohei Ohtani to miss the remainder of the season

LA Times  

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani walks on the field during a game against the New York Yankees in July. Angels star Shohei Ohtani will miss the remainder of the season because of a right oblique muscle injury he has been nursing for nearly two weeks, the Angels announced Saturday. “It’s nothing malicious.” Given Ohtani had already planned to be around …

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
1 year, 3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury. Nez Balelo said Monday that he thinks it’s “inevitable” that Ohtani will need some sort of procedure to heal the ligament tear in his pitching elbow, …

Shohei Ohtani injury should be catalyst for lasting Angels change
1 year, 4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani injury should be catalyst for lasting Angels change

LA Times  

Angels stars Mike Trout, left, and Shohei Ohtani talk in the dugout before a game against the Miami Marlins at Angel Stadium on May 27. The “might not be around next year” referred to the quest to “Win One for the Cowboy,” to get the Angels into the World Series while Gene was still here to enjoy it. The team’s …

Letters to Sports: Shohei Ohtani stays with Angels, but is that a good deal?
1 year, 4 months ago

Letters to Sports: Shohei Ohtani stays with Angels, but is that a good deal?

LA Times  

I did a double take after reading Mr. Plaschke’s column about the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. Rob Demonteverde Brea :: While Bill Plashke’s position is reasoned in arguing that the Angels should have traded Shohei Ohtani, the Boston Red Sox did not win a World Series for 84 years after trading Babe Ruth for $125,000 in cash to improve their …

Why Angels should be open to trading Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Angels should be open to trading Shohei Ohtani to Dodgers

LA Times  

Amid the reams of confusing talk about the possibility of the Angels trading Shohei Ohtani, one disturbing narrative has emerged. In 1972, the Angels traded 20-game winner Andy Messersmith and 20-home run hitter Ken McMullen to the Dodgers for future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson and All-Star and no-hit wonder Bill Singer. The Dodgers have been so unconcerned about trading …

Will Angels trade Shohei Ohtani? Here’s what teams got in past blockbuster deals
1 year, 5 months ago

Will Angels trade Shohei Ohtani? Here’s what teams got in past blockbuster deals

LA Times  

What would the Angels receive if they decided to trade two-way star Shohei Ohtani? Here’s what three teams received when they traded stars during their walk years, with the Angels expected to get more if they make a move: Orioles trade Manny Machado to Dodgers Manny Machado, top left, celebrates with his Dodgers teammates after the team’s 2018 National League …

Shohei Ohtani won't discuss his future as the Dodgers praise him
1 year, 6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani won't discuss his future as the Dodgers praise him

LA Times  

Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani reacts after walking Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the sixth inning in Anaheim on Wednesday. “Not just the Dodgers, but I’m grateful to the teams that intensely tried to recruit me when I came here,” Ohtani said. Before the game Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts came close to saying he wanted Ohtani on his …

Angels unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they stay in contention, GM says
1 year, 6 months ago

Angels unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they stay in contention, GM says

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels are highly unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they remain in playoff contention this summer, general manager Perry Minasian said Tuesday. “It’s pretty self-explanatory with where we’re at,” Minasian said while speaking to reporters before the Angels opened a two-game Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are likely to be one …

Will the Angels' bet they can keep Shohei Ohtani pay off?
1 year, 6 months ago

Will the Angels' bet they can keep Shohei Ohtani pay off?

LA Times  

It’s unclear whether Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will favor the comforts the Angels have provided him or seek a chance to win a championship with a more competitive team. One such person said of the possibility of dealing Ohtani, “I don’t see that happening.” The primary reason: The Angels believe that trading Ohtani would stamp out their chances of …

Can the Angels promote their on-field product enough to convince Shohei Ohtani to stay?
1 year, 8 months ago

Can the Angels promote their on-field product enough to convince Shohei Ohtani to stay?

LA Times  

Take a look at the Angels’ promotional calendar. “So there’s a strategy that teams have to deploy in order to try to make sure that they don’t have that situation take place.” The 2021 American League MVP already helps rake in plenty of revenue for the Angels just in Ohtani-related advertising and marketing agreements. Shohei Ohtani congratulates Mike Trout after …

Enjoy Shohei Ohtani while you can this season, Angels fans
1 year, 8 months ago

Enjoy Shohei Ohtani while you can this season, Angels fans

LA Times  

Would the Angels actually trade Shohei Ohtani this season? Once again, this raises questions about why the Angels didn’t sell Ohtani last year if they didn’t intend to hold on to him through the upcoming season regardless of their performance. He said Angels fans are “going to tell their grandkids, ‘I saw Ohtani play.’ ” Great point. Now, with six …

Angels' Shohei Ohtani has everyone guessing about his future
1 year, 10 months ago

Angels' Shohei Ohtani has everyone guessing about his future

LA Times  

Without a contract extension, Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent after the 2023 season. Asked if he would be open to signing a contract extension with the Angels, he said in Japanese, “I understand it’s the last year. At the current stage, of course, I’m employed by the Angels and my feelings of wanting to win …

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says he’s focused on 2023 season with Angels
2 years, 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says he’s focused on 2023 season with Angels

LA Times  

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after striking out against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning in Oakland on Oct. 5. “We haven’t really given that a lot of thought because we are just focused on the one year, which we accomplished and that’s what we did,” Balelo of CAA said after being asked during the general manager …

Shohei Ohtani says last trade deadline was ideal time to move him if Angels desired
2 years, 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani says last trade deadline was ideal time to move him if Angels desired

LA Times  

If there was ever an ideal moment to trade Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star said he thought it was at this year’s deadline. “The teams to which a player with a high salary can go will always be limited, and in many instances, the player will have to go to a team to which the luxury tax doesn’t matter.” Angels’ …

Angels won’t be trading Shohei Ohtani this season
2 years, 4 months ago

Angels won’t be trading Shohei Ohtani this season

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani is not leaving Anaheim. But the Angels’ struggles — their 43-59 record as of Monday has them 11 games out of a wild-card spot — and Ohtani’s desire to play in the postseason leaves the team in a bind since he could leave after next season with the Angels getting nothing in return. “Right now, as long as …

If Angels trade Shohei Ohtani, Arte Moreno might as well give up
2 years, 4 months ago

If Angels trade Shohei Ohtani, Arte Moreno might as well give up

LA Times  

Angels star Shohei Ohtani sits in the dugout during the first inning against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. If their 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers was Shohei Ohtani’s last game in an Angels uniform, he added to his legend with a productive day in another dispiriting defeat for a team that has short-circuited in nearly every possible way — …

Shohei Ohtani wants to win, knows he can't with Angels
2 years, 5 months ago

Shohei Ohtani wants to win, knows he can't with Angels

LA Times  

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, talks with first base coach Damon Mashore during a game against the Houston Astros on July 14. “It doesn’t really change what I do, of course,” Ohtani said in Japanese. “When it comes to something I can’t control, I don’t really have any feelings about what I want.” As for his future with the …

Commentary: Angels should follow Nationals’ Juan Soto blueprint with Shohei Ohtani
2 years, 5 months ago

Commentary: Angels should follow Nationals’ Juan Soto blueprint with Shohei Ohtani

LA Times  

The Major League Baseball world was upended Saturday. But my feelings of wanting to win are stronger.” Ohtani spoke his mind two weeks before another Angels disappointing season ended. Just a few weeks ago, Ohtani hinted at the Angels’ struggles after a win, noting that he felt he needed to pitch deep into a game because the bullpen was short-handed …

Should the Angels deal Shohei Ohtani at the MLB trade deadline? Experts weigh in
2 years, 5 months ago

Should the Angels deal Shohei Ohtani at the MLB trade deadline? Experts weigh in

LA Times  

Angels star Shohei Ohtani has one more year left on his contract after this season. It is fair to ask whether the Angels would entertain the possibility of trading Ohtani — the reigning AL most valuable player who is in the midst of another MVP-caliber season — before Major League Baseball’s Aug. 2 trade deadline. “I think you have to,” …

Shohei Ohtani’s agent mum on contract, says client is ‘extremely happy’ with Angels
3 years, 1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani’s agent mum on contract, says client is ‘extremely happy’ with Angels

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani is greeted in the Angels’ dugout after hitting his 46th and final home run of the season against the Mariners on Oct. 3. Citing his agency’s policy against discussing negotiations, Balelo declined to say whether there have been any extension talks between the Angels and Ohtani, who is set to make $5.5 million in 2022 and will remain …

Shohei Ohtani focused on the offseason, even if Angels negotiate contract extension
3 years, 2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani focused on the offseason, even if Angels negotiate contract extension

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani is greeted in the Angels’ dugout after leading off the game Sunday with a home run against the Mariners in Seattle. “They’re, of course, the organization that’s supported me the most over the last four years,” Ohtani said in Japanese before belting his 46th home run of the season in the Angels’ season-ending 7-3 win over the Seattle …

Column: Shohei Ohtani makes it clear — improve Angels or he’s gone
3 years, 2 months ago

Column: Shohei Ohtani makes it clear — improve Angels or he’s gone

LA Times  

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gets ready to bat against the Houston Astros this month. Angels Angels have been warned: Shohei Ohtani will not settle for mediocrity Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani has two years remaining on his contract with the Angels, and he’s made it clear he wants to be on a winning team. But my feelings to wanting to …

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is happy to be free of restrictions on his use
3 years, 10 months ago

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is happy to be free of restrictions on his use

LA Times  

Angels manager Joe Maddon has only one rule this spring when it comes to Shohei Ohtani: There are no rules. “I really don’t want to build in a lot of ‘Shohei rules.’” From the time Ohtani entered Major League Baseball in 2018, his usage has come with specific restrictions. “I don’t want to tell him what he can or cannot …

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