MLB fans stunned by thought of Shohei Ohtani becoming baseball’s first $600 million player: "It would be a huge mistake" "A lot of wild speculation"

With spring training games starting Friday, many baseball fans remain obsessed with prognosticating where superstar hitting/pitching phenomenon Shohei Ohtani will play next season. Ohtani has one season remaining on the original contract he signed with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2018 season.While most believe he will not be playing with the Angels beyond this year – and could possibly be traded before the season is over – everyone seems to have an opinion on where he will sign next winter and for how much.MLB insider Jon Heyman is letting his thoughts run wild in the absence of any games to cover, toying with the thought of Shohei Ohtani not only becoming MLB's first $500 million man, but zooming right past that milestone to become baseball's first $600 million player.Jon Heyman@JonHeymanGuesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…1379Guesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…Shohei Ohtani has refused to speculate on any future contractual obligations as he enters the final year of his contract with the Angels. He is scheduled to make $30 million this year, but it is anticipated he will be offered in excess of $50 million per year as a free agent after the 2023 season.While the MLB Twitterverse has become comfortable with the $500 million mark, the concept of $600 million remains a bridge too far.Just Dan now@usedtobedanI think there's a lot of wild speculation on Ohtani that seems to conflate how awesome and talented he is vs. how much value he creates as a baseball player. My realistic-est guess is he gets 9/$405M. twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanGuesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…1379Guesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…I think there's a lot of wild speculation on Ohtani that seems to conflate how awesome and talented he is vs. how much value he creates as a baseball player. My realistic-est guess is he gets 9/$405M. twitter.com/JonHeyman/stat…J Pres@GoHalos4Life@JonHeyman I don’t think Ohtani will want to cripple a team with a giant contract like that. He cares too much about winning5@JonHeyman I don’t think Ohtani will want to cripple a team with a giant contract like that. He cares too much about winningMav@TheMaverick21It would be a huge mistake to pay $60m. You can get a very good pitcher for $25m, a very good DH for $25m and a couple of solid young guys for $5m each. If one player blows a shoulder, you have three left.If Ohtani blows a shoulder, you have two big holes to fill. twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanGuesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…19Guesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…It would be a huge mistake to pay $60m. You can get a very good pitcher for $25m, a very good DH for $25m and a couple of solid young guys for $5m each. If one player blows a shoulder, you have three left.If Ohtani blows a shoulder, you have two big holes to fill. twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…The main problem many fans have with Ohtani signing for the exhorbitant amount of money that it seems he will be offered is – what if he gets hurt? That's a staggering amount of dead money on a payroll – possibly more wrapped up in one player than some MLB teams are worth.Matty NoNo@MMnotine@JonHeyman Problem with a $600,000,000 player is that a sprain, or muscle tear, could not only sideline two important positions, but keep your payroll hobbled for years.1@JonHeyman Problem with a $600,000,000 player is that a sprain, or muscle tear, could not only sideline two important positions, but keep your payroll hobbled for years.Bob Builder@Madmop4422@JonHeyman When he inevitably gets hurt you have to replace a bat and a starting pitcher. Love watching him but he’s not worth that money.1@JonHeyman When he inevitably gets hurt you have to replace a bat and a starting pitcher. Love watching him but he’s not worth that money.Ryan@BaseballGuyRyan@JonHeyman 10 years 500 mil. Anything higher would be outrageous. You could just get an amazing pitcher and amazing hitter each at 30 mil annually then at least if injury comes up you lose one of two not a whole monster that is Ohtani.1@JonHeyman 10 years 500 mil. Anything higher would be outrageous. You could just get an amazing pitcher and amazing hitter each at 30 mil annually then at least if injury comes up you lose one of two not a whole monster that is Ohtani.Maybe not this winter, but one day likely soon, MLB will have its first $500 million player – and quite likely, its first $600 million superstar. Someone always has the means and willingness to pay up for talent. Many fans still hope that their team will be the one to sign Shohei Ohtani for whatever it takes. Some team's fans certainly have higher hopes than others, however.🐧@thisdamnbirdappfuture Guardian twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Jon Heyman@JonHeymanGuesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…1379Guesswork on greatness: Could Ohtani become the first $600M player? (In here, assessing the chances of 6 teams to land baseball’s best player)nypost.com/2023/02/23/wil…future Guardian twitter.com/jonheyman/stat…Chris@DarthDaddio@JonHeyman The media seems to be overlooking the Cubs with these Ohtani articles/rumors... I have a feeling they will be in play when the time comes.3@JonHeyman The media seems to be overlooking the Cubs with these Ohtani articles/rumors... I have a feeling they will be in play when the time comes.Bryan Reynolds Truther@SolometoCyYoung@JonHeyman He's a Pirate@JonHeyman He's a PirateThen again, why stop at $600 million? If you're gonna set a new record, why not really set a record?Sean Murphy@J2Murph16@JonHeyman Add a 16th year and make for $750m@JonHeyman Add a 16th year and make for $750mShohei Ohtani keeping cards close to his chestShohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates after scoring on a two-run home run.Helping fuel speculation is that Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, aren't dropping any hints.&quot;My typical answer to all of that is that, you know, I don't comment on any of that kind of stuff,&quot; Balelo told the Orange County Register about Ohtani's contractual future. &quot;Right now, Shohei is an Angel.&quot;

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