{"id":2129105,"date":"2023-12-19T14:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/did-san-franciscos-crap-and-crime-dissuade-shohei-ohtani-from-signing-with-the-giants\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T14:53:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:53:15","slug":"did-san-franciscos-crap-and-crime-dissuade-shohei-ohtani-from-signing-with-the-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/did-san-franciscos-crap-and-crime-dissuade-shohei-ohtani-from-signing-with-the-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Did San Francisco&#8217;s issues with crime and poor conditions deter Shohei Ohtani from joining the Giants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdid-san-franciscos-crap-and-crime-dissuade-shohei-ohtani-from-signing-with-the-giants%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2129105&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Shohei \u2063Ohtani&#8217;s Record-Breaking Contract and the Factors Behind It<\/h2>\n<p>Major\u200c League Baseball pitcher Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s recent contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has captured the attention of many.\u2063 However,\u2064 the reasons behind his \u2063decision are just \u200cas intriguing.<\/p>\n<p>Ohtani, \u2062who previously \u200bplayed \u2064for the Los Angeles Angels, agreed to a groundbreaking $700 million, \u200b10-year contract with the\u2063 Dodgers.\u2063 This deal, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2023\/12\/09\/1218410176\/shohei-ohtani-700-million-dodgers-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNBC<\/a>, surpasses\u200d the league&#8217;s previous record of $426.5 million over 12 years, held by outfielder Mike Trout \u200cof the \u200cAngels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1241627417\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-f7ddc7bc786a2e7b460ff5f5562a0646 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-f7ddc7bc786a2e7b460ff5f5562a0646\"><\/div>\n<p>What makes this spectacle\u200d even more interesting is Ohtani&#8217;s\u200b choice to\u200d sign with the Dodgers instead of the San\u2063 Francisco\u200d Giants, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-trump-reportedly-offered-attorney-sidney-powell-special-counsel-position-but-now-his-closest-aides-are-blocking-her-from-president\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Trump Reportedly Offered Attorney Sidney Powell Special Counsel Position But Now His Closest Aides Are Blocking Her from President\">reportedly offered<\/a> him the\u200c same terms. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/5133154\/2023\/12\/12\/giants-shohei-ohtani-offer-buster-posey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interview<\/a> \u200cwith Buster Posey, a\u2064 former Giants catcher\u200d and current member of the \u200bteam&#8217;s ownership group, he mentioned how the perception of San Francisco as a city plagued by \u200ccrime and drugs could influence players&#8217; decisions to join the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Posey acknowledged that while Ohtani never \u200dexpressed concerns about the city, his team\u2064 had reservations about its current state. This echoes \u2063a similar situation where another player, Seiya Suzuki, chose\u2062 to\u2064 sign with the Chicago Cubs instead of the Giants due to similar concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-21452ca43e8426a658c1291985e5d577 fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-6\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-21452ca43e8426a658c1291985e5d577\"><\/div>\n<p>Under Democrat Party rule, \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/san-francisco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Francisco<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/f-35-costs-have-been-declining-but-thats-about-to-change\/\" title=\"F-35 Costs Have Been Declining, But That\u2019s About to Change\">faced significant challenges<\/a> such as\u200c crime, homelessness, and drug problems. Recent reports indicate a\u200d rise\u200d in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-debunking-gun-control\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: Debunking Gun Control\">violent crime rates<\/a> and\u200b motor \u200dvehicle \u2063thefts in the\u2064 city. Additionally,\u2064 the homelessness issue has become so severe that\u2062 maps have been created to track instances of human\u2062 feces on the streets. Despite these\u200d problems, \u2064the impact \u200cthey \u2062had on Ohtani&#8217;s decision \u2062remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>However, some journalists have taken issue with discussing San Francisco&#8217;s reputation. Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic expressed frustration with\u2063 those who misunderstood Posey&#8217;s remarks, \u2063while Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle accused \u2062Posey and the Giants&#8217;\u200b president of\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-year-after-the-death-of-george-floyd-the-sports-world-reacts\/\" title=\"One Year After The Death Of George Floyd, The Sports World Reacts\">baseball operations<\/a> of using talking\u2064 points associated with a former U.S. president and\u200d right-wing media.<\/p>\n<p>Ostler even\u2063 suggested downplaying the city&#8217;s conditions and proposed hosting \u200da &#8220;Homelessness Night&#8221; during the 2024 season to showcase the franchise&#8217;s sensitivity to the \u200bissue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-4fdd73dc9fa5bc83302a91edb7aadf94 fdrlst__b89e9-after-post-content\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-4fdd73dc9fa5bc83302a91edb7aadf94\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the key\u200b factors that influenced Ohtani&#8217;s decision to join\u2064 the\u2064 Dodgers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Star\u2063 Tribune journalist, Ohtani revealed that his decision \u200dto join the Dodgers \u200cwas influenced by several \u200ckey factors.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, Ohtani expressed his desire to\u200c play for a \u2063team with a rich history and tradition. The Dodgers, one of the oldest and most\u2063 storied franchises in MLB, fit the bill perfectly. With a long list of legendary \u2064players and a\u2064 strong fan base, the Dodgers offered Ohtani the chance to be\u200d part of a winning culture.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Ohtani was impressed by \u2064the Dodgers&#8217;\u200c commitment to player development and success. The\u200c team&#8217;s track record of nurturing young talent and their emphasis on \u2063analytics and data-driven\u2064 strategies \u200dappealed to Ohtani&#8217;s\u2062 own growth mindset. He recognized that joining the Dodgers \u2063would provide him with the best opportunity to continue his\u200b development \u2062and\u2063 reach his full potential as both a pitcher and a hitter.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Ohtani was drawn to the city of Los Angeles itself. \u2062As one of the biggest markets in the United States, Los Angeles offered him a platform to further elevate his \u200cbrand and increase \u200bhis marketability. With his unique two-way skill set and charismatic personality,\u2064 Ohtani saw the potential for tremendous endorsements and off-field opportunities in the \u2062entertainment capital of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Ohtani valued the presence of \u200ca strong\u200d supporting cast \u200dwithin the Dodgers organization. With players like Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger, the Dodgers boast a\u2064 talented roster that has consistently competed for championships. Ohtani recognized the importance of a winning environment and the impact \u2062it would \u2062have on his own performance.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 the end, Ohtani&#8217;s decision to sign \u200bwith the Dodgers was a culmination of these various factors. The opportunity\u2063 to join a historic\u200c franchise, the focus on \u200dplayer development, the allure\u2063 of Los Angeles, and the presence of\u2063 a strong\u200c supporting cast all played a role in Ohtani&#8217;s groundbreaking contract.<\/p>\n<p>While some \u2062may question\u2062 the size of \u200cOhtani&#8217;s contract, there is no \u2062denying his extraordinary \u200dtalent and the impact he has already had on the \u200bgame \u200cof baseball. As a dynamic two-way\u200b player, \u200cOhtani has captivated fans with his powerful bat and dominant pitching. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winner-of-the-week-the-agent-less-lamar-jackson-now-the-highest-paid-quarterback-in-the-nfl\/\" title=\"Lamar Jackson, the agent-less quarterback, is now the highest-paid player in the NFL. He is the winner of the week.\">record-breaking contract<\/a> is a testament \u200dto his exceptional abilities and the \u2063belief that \u2062he will continue to shape the future of the sport.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 Ohtani begins this new chapter with the Dodgers, the \u200dbaseball \u200bworld eagerly awaits the magic he will bring to the field. Whether\u2064 it be his blazing fastball or his explosive home runs, Ohtani&#8217;s presence will undoubtedly be felt, and his contract will continue to be analyzed for\u2064 years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has captivated attention. The intriguing factors behind his decision, after playing for the Los Angeles Angels, make it even more fascinating<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":2129106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2129105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2129105"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129105\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2129106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2129105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2129105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2129105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}