The Dodgers are getting an ANOMALY in Yoshinobu Yamamoto - Jeff Passan | SC with SVP 

Shohei is not only a 2way player. He’s a pitcher, batter, and now the best GM of the year?

That's why Ohtani is worth more than $700M. He IS a huge magnet to many good players and when I heard that Ohtani was present at the meeting with Yamamoto, I knew he would go to the Dodgers. Ohtani also recruited Tyler Glasnow. Ohtani sent Glasnow his video recruiting message and Glasnow said that that video was a deciding factor to go to the Dodgers. The Dodgers are going to be the destination spot for many good Japanese players in the future because of Ohtani and it has started already. An evil empire has risen. And I hope the empire will strike back next year!!

People really don't realize if shohei didn't restructure his contract none of this would be happening

BREAKING NEWS! Dodgers just signed the rest of the WBC Japanese team for 100 billion dollars.

If the Angels had an owner with better financial and baseball acumen, Shohei would have made the same move for Anaheim. The Angels and other teams are angry, but if their team had been able to offer the same conditions as the Dodgers and had Shohei willing to participate in recruiting, they would have all taken the same action. I mean, this is just jealousy and a special feeling of "because it's the Dodgers." And when it comes to the Angels, the one to hate is Arte Moreno.

I don't watch much baseball but I'm glad ohtoni is away from that dumpster fire franchise. Free Mike Trout

After Ohtani took 2 mill a year we already knew he was coming to the dodgers

Steven Smith's Discrimination Against Shohei Ohtani Makes Japanese Hesitant to Join New York Yankees.

As a Halos fan I'm disgusted smh seriously considering being done with them almost as done as Anthony RenDONE!!😂🤣😂 Until Arte Moreno sells the team I'm OUT

No more excuses! World Series or bust! Let's go Dodgers!!!!

As a Rockies fan...I might have to become a dodgers fan, ain't no way Rockies are winning a trophy in my lifetime now Edit: Colorado Native, I'll always support my teams but Imma cheer for Ohtani and the Dodgers this season, probably buy a Ohtani jersey while I'm at it lol

Now we know why yamamoto dipped out on Ohtani to the Rams game...

im just getting into baseball, what a time

I love all of the top talent coming out of Asia now. I know there were players before but not at the pace that we’re seeing now from Japan and Korea.

It’s ok if Ohtani never pitches the same again. They will ride Ohtani’s bat with Yamamoto’s arm and still be great!! 🔥🔥

Sorry for the bad English, I'm using a translator. Yamamoto, who will join the Dodgers, is the best Japanese pitcher of all time. He only hit two home runs during the season. From August of this year until the end of the season, they have conceded only two runs allowed. By the way, the month before that, his ERA was in the 1 point range.

Wow, I gotta see him play in person too. Regardless. I like baseball but gotta see him pitch.

Between Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman’s contracts. From 2033-2044. The Dodgers will be paying a combined $857 million in deferred money to those three.

money makes the world go round. DODGER NATION

Still can't believe we got Ohtani let alone Yoshi & Glasnow. I love this Dodgers ownership. Lets go dodgers!

Hahaha GO DODGERS!! and all the haters said after Ohtani “Y’all don’t have pitching” and “Moto don’t wanna play in Ohtani shadow” y’all looking ridiculous now ain’t ya? Can’t win EVERY season, But I like my team chances over the next decade!! GO DODGERS, HATE US!!

3 million fans in the stands every year and a solid management base. The Dodger Farm system is deep. They have been constantly a winning team for over a decade. The Dodgers won 100 ganes wirh a starting pitching staff held together with spit and bailing wire. That is what these players want.

I was expecting LAD would re-try an offer with certain aumentation of amount to Yossy.....but it ended stingy🤣 Just only 1M$ exceeding G.Cole's. Are they going to get Imanaga too?

if WS is to ever be given out in offseason, then the Dodgers this year would be the team to be handed the trophy. Safe to say the Dodgers won the offseason.

The new team name is Samurai Los Angeles Dodgers!

I feel bad for Mike Trout. All hat talent wasted because Moreno didn’t wanna pay for talent around him, and they can’t draft. It’s still #GoCubs

Dodgers don’t even have the highest payroll in baseball. They just waited for this offseason and are now spending…unlike most of the other MLB teams that cry poor--even though they get revenue share and also have money to spend. Cheap MLB owners exposed! Go Dodgers!!!

It is going to be hilarious when it's mid August and this team is .500. Buying a title almost never works.

Baseball free agency is trash. Whatever team is the richest can basically pick who they want. Poor teams will continue to stay mid because they can’t afford superstars and if they draft a good prospect he’ll probably sign with a rich team or get traded.

If Robert’s can’t win a World Series with this squad….then he’s gotta go

I had no clue the MLB was spending cash like this and in 2 weeks I have heard of over $1bn worth of deals. Let's hope they are worth it. If they flop and dont win the WS they are going to be the laughing stock of the world

I was hoping Yoshi with the Yanks would've been perfect fit, and he would have #18 and the team would've scored runs for him, unlike the Mets #18 is retired and the team never give run support to pitchers.

This is such a good move for the Dodgers beyond the roster. The basically purchased the entire Japanese baseball market with this signing, and are about to make so much indirect money through that. They are also “the” team for Japanese players now, and we could get some more high end prospects in the future just based off these 2 signings. As a dodgers fan I’m really looking forward to the future. The ownership worked masterfully to make this happen while not completely screwing the team financially and leaving opening for adjustments if need be.

This team is insane - Go dodgers!!!

Signing expensive players guarantees nothing other than your spending money go ask the Mets from last year

I agree with this guy, let's not worry about the 2024 season. 2025 will be the season to looking forward to for Dodgers. I really don't think they'll do good as much as money they spent in 2024.

A player's value is not just about his skill and ability. Maybe it has something to do with sponsors and popularity. That is the price. Japanese athletes are sponsored by Japanese companies.

Roberts, you better produce or out you go man! You are on the hot seat! 😅

A ton of money for someone who never pitched in the majors. Kinda glad my Yankees missed out 12 yes waaaay to much for an unknown. Most Japanese pitchers have a few years then they're done. Nomo, Daisuke etc

Dodgers were his favorite team since childhood!! We all love Cali sunshine!! Dodgers all day long 💙

thats why the dodgers barely spent money last season. They knew what free agents they were targeting

I know its baseball and last postseason has shown again how unpredictible these 5 or 7 game series can be, but if the Dodgers dont win next year with that team, then their franchise is seriously cursed and Roberts finally has to get the boot

Spring cant come soon enough im ready to watch some baseball

Lmao the expectation went from Win a title to Win a title The Rockies have the chance to melt down the city next October 🤣🤣

I am Japanese. I have been watching Japanese baseball for 50 years. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a much better pitcher than Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers acquired a great pitcher.

This dude had an original NES with cartridges you have to blow of to get to work and WU-Tang Clan in the background. Prolly had a few dime pieces outta view too. Respect to this man.

I see the Dodgers falling short in '24 but winning it all in '25.,maybe even '26, and potentially a dynastic run if they can keep guys healthy and keep adding good supporting cast players around their stars. But it's a long season and I really doubt they really become that super team people think they will, but I hope they prove me wrong.

If the Mets did this, everybody would be bitching, but the Dodgers are doing it and they’re assembling the avengers

He wanted to live near a community he could relate to and the dodgers, a team I love, are like the Steinbrenner Yankees, spending monopoly money

They still need a solid outfielder and a closer i think? Im sure Andrew Friedman is not done yet

What people are forgetting is both Ohtani's and Yamamoto's contracts were matched by other teams, but they both chose the Dodgers. Probably for their consistent winning, willingness to spend, willingness to trade, and strong minor league system, which should continue the winning over the life of their contracts.

Great jab by svp at the end

If they still have Kershaw pitch in the playoffs... Roberts will be the biggest idiot.

This right here is what would have Mr. Steinbrenner turning burning mad. Sadly the Yankees need to make big moves but won’t get close to paying anything like this

As a Dodger fan, I am happy to see the Dodgers sign Yamamoto, but I am little concerned how Yamamoto struggled against Mexico in the WBC semi-final. Yamamoto did not look like a number 1 or 2 starter in that semi-final game against Mexico. I hope the signing of Yamamoto works out for the Dodgers.

The Dodgers pitching staff is stacked. They should be favorites for the world series the next 5 years

Just look at what Todd Bohely is doing at Chelsea. He’s doing the same thing, finding the same loopholes in both sports.

This is absolutely ridiculous

And SVP you seem a little SALTY there brotha? Mad or no? 😂

A Dodgers December to remember!

Attention to others mlb teams if the Dodgers want the free agent and the free agent ask your team for a meeting just say no he’s only using you guys.

Everyone would have endless amounts of money when you can defer a 700 million dollar contract

Thing is, Dodgers arent done yet. Thats scary...

Can we talk about all the stuff in back. Wu Tang, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Rage Against the Machines, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly soundtrack, and a NES.

And Ohtani will teach Yamamoto how to assimilate & condition for MLB. With Ohtani, Dodger will likely sign Sasaki whenever he becomes available.

Winning a short playoff series comes down to pitching.

Somehow leaves out mentioning Kershaw being there too

Stupendous!

I really wish I am proven wrong on this, but here are the facts when it comes to top contracts for former NPB pitchers who joined the MLB: 1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 12 years, $325 million, $50.6 million posting fee 2. Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees: seven years, $155 million, $20 million posting fee 3. Masataka Yoshida, Boston Red Sox: five years, $90 million, $15.4 million posting fee 4. Seiya Suzuki, Chicago Cubs: five years, $85 million, $14.6 million posting fee 5. Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers: six years, $60 million, $51 million posting free 6. Yusei Kikuchi, Seattle Mariners: four years, $56 million, $10.3 million posting fee 7. Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boston Red Sox: six years, $52 million, $51.1 million posting fee Other than Tanaka and Darvish, they were all duds. Even Tanaka was a borderline success, as his last year in the MLB was 3-3 record and 3.56 ERA in 10 appearances.

If Yamamoto stays healthy, he'll almost certainly be opting out after 5 years. So this could be 5 yr/$135 mill with $50 mill extra to Orix (or the equivalent of $37 mill/yr). Quite a bit of money with some risk attached.

lol! Baseball is such a broken game. Shohei alone makes more than 8 other teams entire payroll.

Ohtani: I've been working too much before next season starts.😍

Dude better win the Cy Young and couple perfect games with the deal Dodgers just gave him!!!

Most expensive 2nd rd exit ever!!!

1..2 B dollars spent in 1 offseason and it’s only December. The bill will come due.

Dodgers gonna have to make some money to pay for all these contracts. $50 hot dog, $200 beer, $500 jerseys and $800 for a bleacher seat.....on a weekDAY game.

They're gonna sign a depth starter, bring back Brasier, and sign a LH/RH LF too

Idk about this signing. Like the dude hasn’t thrown a single pitch in the MLB and they’re throwing $300 million his way. Didn’t the Dodgers do signings similar to this before, like Hector Olivera and Alex Guerrero to name a couple who didn’t pan out after making the switch.🤷🏻‍♂️ I hope this works out though.

Wow. I didn't know his dimunitive size for a pitcher. I remember Lincecum was great for 5 or 6 years then his arm just gave out and lost speed. Many experts think it was because of his size. This is going to be a huge risk to sign him for 12 years. Hope there is an out clause for the team.

Good job，LAD😊

Just because you're big doesn't mean you can throw hard

マジで嬉しい！！

Dodgers stadium, here I come 🎉🎉

My giants couldn’t get him man:/ that’s city’s hard to sell people on it’s getting worse:/ glad we got Lee though!

13 years for a 170 pound pitcher….if he’s as good as Pedro or Lincincum which I doubt it, their bodies could not hold up that longevity. To hold up that long you need a scherzer body

Lincecum was great for the first few years but eventually his smaller framed body started wearing out and he couldn’t throw more than around 90 mph. Dodgers better hope Yamamoto can pitch with reduced velocity because that 99 mph isn’t going to last for much longer unlike his contract.

I don’t get why everyone so upset, this is what free agency is for dodgers got bounced in the first round last year so they went out and fixed there weaknesses. They have a great farm system bringing up players all the time so I don’t see it as buying anything if they win WS cause if that’s they cause any team who goes out and makes good moves during the offseason would by that logic be buying a WS And yes I live in Los Angeles and go to about a half dozen games a year!

"why stop here" 😂

Need a closer!!

Let me guess, they're probably going to trade for Mike Trout before Spring Training begins, aren't they?

So happy to be a Dodger fan right now. Christmas wish coming true in 2 big ways!!!;)

Never wanted a guy to become a bust more than Yamo.

What will Kershaw do now?

Dodgers really really treating their fans right here. Ohtani, glasnow, now Yamamoto. Don’t get mad when dodger dogs cost 25 bucks each

I wonder if he talked to Tanaka at all. You know Tanaka left NY because of fears of discrimination during the pandemic.

Dodgers are set. Hopefully, no more playoff choking. Think about the 2025 starting staff. It's probably a six man rotation in 25. Yamamoto Ohtani Glasgow Buehler Miller May

hard salary cap? Anyone?

It pays very well to be a Baseball Player these days..WowBoy😎

Kobe brought Shohei and Shohei bought Yamamoto. Awesome!

I for one am done with baseball why not just have 6 teams?