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

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins SportsCenter with SVP to discuss the 12-yr/$325M deal the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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[@Rc-yd5hh]

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

[@user-uv6ch2yr4e]

Exactly xD

[@DAVIDSMITH-kj8di]

And damaged goods- one pitch away from being done.

[@jonjaime]

😂👉​@@DAVIDSMITH-kj8di What a sad little man

[@grapesoda24]

LeShohei

[@pennylessidiot4015]

​@@DAVIDSMITH-kj8dippl been saying that from the start. He still keeps getting better

[@hidetoshitakahashi3881]

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!!

[@805fillmore]

If they’re good enough for Shohei, they’re good enough for me.

[@mr.leisure6254]

🧐@hidetoshitakahash3881 evil empire has risen 🤣🤣, Dodger Blue Let's Go

[@DominicDyer-sb3pw]

Adding Sasaki next

[@sinhnguyen8135]

⁠​⁠@@DominicDyer-sb3pwIf that truly happens, imagine facing a rotation of Shohei, Yamamoto, Roki and Glassnow. One can dream. Dodger slowly creating their own Japanese World Baseball classic championship rotation.

[@DominicDyer-sb3pw]

@@sinhnguyen8135 thats like have #1 as most of your starter

[@ysldrew7067]

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

[@rj091710]

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

[@krystalissoojung5114]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@aiyang8585]

God I wish Roki Sasaki was a Dodgers.

[@knifejail]

Another breaking news! out of 100 billion dollars, Dogers needs to pay 1 cent / year to each player due to deferred payment deal!

[@Nycgirl43]

And still couldn’t get through the first round of the postseason.

[@Jukeboxster]

how much help do the dodgers need?

[@YK_Paul-J]

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.

[@doubledown8229]

I'm an Angels fan, and this was depressing to read.

[@JAPARICAN50-50]

So every team shouldn’t compete anymore at this point this is not fair

[@tedjohnson7485]

The Angels could have made that deal. Arte Moreno was making $70 million per year from two Japan TV deals he had. It was paying what was needed for $700 million.

[@Paul_Sleeping]

It's a blessing that Ohtani decided to leave. Remember that Trout was content playing for an average to below-average team for 12 years and will finish his career in 2030. I wouldn't want that to rub off on Ohtani and have him play there without ever making playoffs once. And I want to rant about the Rendon signing. What a terrible contract.

[@smilehuhu29]

@@tedjohnson7485 The money earned was allotted to Rendon and Trout.

[@GreenlightBze]

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

[@brenndoncopeland3213]

Amen 🙏

[@michaelhession2105]

Knowing the Dodgers they're about to get him as well.

[@tootspogsforever5590]

​@nowucmenowudnt8791he was under contract genius!!😀

[@BlueBlur24]

@@michaelhession2105 Unless he wants to be traded, he's staying. Besides, Arte should cut his losses by first trading him to the Dodgers for their prospects and sell the team afterwards.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Oh, there’s no point of watching any baseball anymore because the Dodgers just took the best players in free agency. Might as well give them the championship. It’s so stupid.

[@tyl3rth0mas]

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

[@GAINABAND]

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

[@dionruffin3996]

Possibly

[@ice-tsbodycount4054]

No, Yankees have a bad GM, who's incredibly cheap.

[@andymartin_17]

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

[@jasonjackson3367]

Bandwagon fan😂

[@ledtass0]

Welcome to Dodgers Nation.

[@ledtass0]

@@jasonjackson3367 A bandwagon fan is a fan that has not shown past loyalty to a team and suddenly decides to follow the popular team. He has been a Rockies fan. People switch teams all the time when their team has a bad organization and doesn't go all in for the fanbase.

[@GeTLaWsTKIIID]

Hahahaha they’ll probably still get bounced out 😂😂😂

[@mh-do3pe]

​@@jasonjackson3367quiet, adults are speaking

[@btrainbraydeboisseranc7570]

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

[@jikan-tabi-1888]

Rendon's contract is still better than Strasburg's mega-useless conract.

[@Eclecticdream818]

I hope they change the L.A from the Angels name. They’re in Anaheim for a reason

[@jikan-tabi-1888]

@@Eclecticdream818 The OC Angels?

[@Eclecticdream818]

@@jikan-tabi-1888 That works. Since they’re in Orange County, and not Los Angeles

[@jikan-tabi-1888]

@@Eclecticdream818 The OC Angels have as much bad luck as the SD Clippers except for their only world series title in 2002.

[@dn9597]

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

[@Phat-rj3jo]

It has always been World Series or bust for the Dodgers.

[@lookfeelbehealthy6320]

Exactly what I was going to say, but you beat me to it!

[@tonylozado4313]

Dodgers lose more than wins

[@Phat-rj3jo]

@@tonylozado4313 Well no s#$t, the Cowboys loses more than wins, the Lakers loses more than wins. But the expectations for those storied franchises has always been championship or bust, even when they sucked.

[@MyLife-og2kr]

If not this year, better be next year.

[@daninspiration4064]

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

[@otdream5502]

im just getting into baseball, what a time

[@PlexyNeck]

Welcome! There’s nothing like it. Best edge of your seat postseason action of any sport…the tension is incredible. Plus,no whistles…….and you can’t rely on a clock to win.

[@KeepItReal213]

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

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Or they will stink because they just spent so much money to get all the best players and hopefully it does not work out well.

[@orlandoarredondo9962]

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

[@B00TY_MASHER]

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.

[@trevorhintz1290]

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.

[@mikec9390]

And they’re gonna make 1 billion in revenue off those two players. Smart !

[@805fillmore]

@@mikec9390 Ohtani makes 1 billion on his own.

[@JasonJia909]

It’s okay. Win now baby

[@ariaroflcakes]

Ohtani generated close to 500 million in just 3 weeks from Japan during WBC.

[@lamar310]

The Dodgers have a $5 billion TV deal from Time Warner. Money is not an issue for the team

[@TheChicagoKid81]

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

[@dwaynehoward240]

He signed when he didn't have too. U sound dumb

[@michaelsteinhauer6980]

money makes the world go round. DODGER NATION

[@josephhall1049]

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.

[@jazztarou]

The new team name is Samurai Los Angeles Dodgers!

[@IAMHIM15]

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

[@binder38us]

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.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Then, why did they have to go out there and spend the most money ever? Ohtani was not enough? They could not let another team get the next best free agent? So stupid.

[@michaelgreene2083]

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

[@ReadEc-ei7tb]

This team is insane - Go dodgers!!!

[@Kourumeme]

Imagine being this team and still not get to the nlcs.

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

@@Kourumeme, that would be a _huge_ bust if that happens.

[@DAVIDSMITH-kj8di]

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

[@whatupmyasian]

Happened with the Rangers last year

[@Nycgirl43]

@@whatupmyasian okay seriously? No. The rangers weren’t even close to being the favorites 😂

[@whatupmyasian]

​@Nycgirl43 my comment wasn't directed at the Rangers being favorites. It was directed at the OP's comment of "buying a title almost never works."

[@jayy88]

Almost every WS team is top 5 in payroll so titles get bought every year this is just an extreme example. The only thing that sucks is this kills the sport for 80% of the league who realize they have 0 chance

[@tomaxxamot2016]

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

[@doughboyu20]

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!!!

[@squidbate3404]

What a loser comment

[@campingking9784]

Facts.

[@rayfinkle9369]

Uh, because they deferred their debt 10 years into the future? 🤡I wonder if anyone would trade their "revenue share" with the $8 BILLION TV deal the Dodgers got. Gosh I wonder which one is more valuable. Spare us your clown world mental gymnastics. The Dodgers can afford to take on massive risks compared to small market teams. Facts.

[@bootman716]

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

[@user-kp3sx7uv1t]

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.

[@SuperComet101]

do you think he will win a cy young? (best pitcher in the league award) ohtani is a top 5 pitcher in the league, if he is better than ohtani i think he can win a cy young

[@ledtass0]

Dodger Nation welcomes Yoshi and any Japanese baseball fan. We are the same, we love baseball. We will take care of him and Ohtani. Go Dodgers!

[@user-kp3sx7uv1t]

​​@@SuperComet101 Sorry for the bad English,I'm using a translator. There is a pitcher named Senga who ranks second in ERA in the National League this year, and he was the best pitcher when he played baseball in Japan. However, from a certain point on, he was the second best pitcher. That period was when Yamamoto was pitching. Yamamoto was younger than Senga and had the best ERA, most wins, highest winning percentage, and most strikeouts for four consecutive years. Ohtani is a great player, but he's not invincible as a pitcher. But Yamamoto is a monster. In Japan, when teams opposing him know that he is going to pitch, they give up on the game in despair.

[@user-kp3sx7uv1t]

​@@SuperComet101sorry. I'll answer your question. I know that major league pitchers are great in Japan, so I don't know if he will win the Cy Young Award. However, I wouldn't be surprised if Yamamoto's ERA is in the 1 point range next year. He is a pitcher who has the potential to have an ERA in the 0-point range. The Dodgers are a famous baseball team in Japan. The Dodgers were the first team in Japan to conduct overseas free agency and accept Hideo Nomo. Hideo Nomo is a player who pitched a no-hitter in the majors. If it weren't for Hideo Nomo, Otani, Ichiro, and Yamamoto wouldn't have been able to do their best, so I'm really grateful. I really want them to win the World Series.

[@SuperComet101]

@@user-kp3sx7uv1t very insightful, thank you! i’m very excited to see him pitch here in the MLB!

[@luismiguelmayo]

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?

[@creed5]

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

[@AndreP1524]

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!!

[@jonathanwynn4454]

No one is gonna gaf about Dodgers buying championships

[@lookfeelbehealthy6320]

100%!

[@oscarac7206]

@@jonathanwynn4454you have that same energy when rangers won after spending big bucks ? Or the narrative is just with the dodgers 😂 🧂

[@jasonjackson3367]

​@@oscarac7206Astros vs MLB #SoHouston 💪😎🏆🏆

[@ledtass0]

​@@jonathanwynn4454 Don't act like Brave fans wouldn't have wanted Ohtani and Yoshi.😅 Reason why Dodger Nation is so loyal is the ownership will do anything for it's fanbase.

[@CityLadyLA]

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

[@Xxboomcrew41xX]

It's just the people who inhabit that sunshine we don't want anything to do with. Stop coming to MT. We can't stand your horrible driving and your lib views

[@Flapjack3-ll4wy]

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

[@ice-tsbodycount4054]

Huh??

[@burlyzulu]

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.

[@quinnayers]

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

[@MO-kz9um]

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.

[@trevorcarey3997]

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.

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

He wants to go and compete NYY ain't that kinda team

[@tobsixi6702]

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

[@devn266]

W the way the playoffs are setup now… it’s less and less likely the best teams make the World Series. Happened almost every year since this change was made.. it needs to be overturned

[@alexmendez3681]

The Dodgers were never cursed, Houston Astros cheated them of a championship, that ain’t no curse.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

No one outside of Dodgers fan base wants them to win because what they just did should not even be allowed. Spending the most money ever on one player, then spending so much more money on the next best free agent. It’s so stupid. Views for baseball are going to be down next season. Everyone will just expect the Dodgers to win so there’s no point of watching. I really hope they don’t make the playoffs so we can all just laugh at them all that money wasted.

[@tobsixi6702]

@@alexmendez3681 true but you cant just focus on the 2017 WS and ignore all the choking that happened since then 🤷‍♂️

[@alexmendez3681]

@@tobsixi6702 Sure I can. Boston also cheated them. So both Houston and Boston beat them badly and people like you think the dodgers choked, when in reality they were cheating and reading the Dodgers signs and knew what pitch we were going to throw. When you lose so badly like that people like you think they choked and you are proving my point. Also MLB should remove those WS from both teams and award them to the dodgers. They cheated and we don’t want to teach our young men that cheating can win you a trophy. Sad.

[@____sej]

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

[@PlexyNeck]

Love Kersh, but yeah….don’t hand him the ball in the postseason. Just don’t.

[@thanosdathug5776]

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

[@user-xm5cj5js2d]

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.

[@user-uc3rg7lm2l]

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

[@jayfron6012]

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.

[@kennethtaylor2087]

Your team is going to go bankrupt they don't have that much money left

[@Ja.floppa]

@@kennethtaylor2087u wish

[@JS-ms5uv]

@@kennethtaylor2087their local tv revenue is a massive amount. They do have that much money!

[@PlexyNeck]

@@kennethtaylor2087they’ve already gone bankrupt not that long ago, and yet here we are…

[@lyles1962]

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.

[@BPB9973952]

This is absolutely ridiculous

[@Thisoneguy949]

Spring cant come soon enough im ready to watch some baseball

[@kamaka07]

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.

[@user-vw6tg3tx8x]

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.

[@robertdaniels-dw8qb]

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

[@johnofmalta]

A Dodgers December to remember!

[@Jimmyfly215]

too bad it won't be in October

[@johnofmalta]

100% agreeance. “This bleep don’t work in playoff baseball.” So you prefer A’s John Fisher spend $30m on payroll and pocket the rest, instead?

[@tootspogsforever5590]

​@Jimmyfly215 too bad for you that it might be Xmas in October for the Dodgers jimmy boy!!!😀

[@Jimmyfly215]

@@tootspogsforever5590 notorious choke artists. 2 Japs arent going to change anything.

[@AndreP1524]

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

[@patrickgalle1277]

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

[@zero213kt]

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.

[@michaelangelos5117]

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

[@PlexyNeck]

That’s what she said….

[@eddiegainz1673]

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

[@JediPrime11]

Most expensive 2nd rd exit ever!!!

[@Iamcg3]

Great jab by svp at the end

[@martinalbert29]

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

[@johnholst]

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

[@tur7321]

Japan marketing!

[@swolbrohamlincoln9659]

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

[@knifejail]

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

[@LOLMAN9538]

And all that will equate to yet another first round exit courtesy of the D-backs or Rockies.

[@smilehuhu29]

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

[@robertpalatsky5017]

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.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Only people, happy or dodger fans. Everyone else in the nation is just looking at them like pissed off. It’s so stupid what they are allowed to do. I hope they don’t win anything. They just spent the most money ever on a free agent then they go out there and get the next best free agent, and spend so much more money.

[@rickyiglesias5384]

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.

[@1of1podcast21]

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

[@philliplee9545]

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.

[@eliwoods5583]

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

[@mikesam401]

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.

[@taiwancanhelp932]

Dodgers stadium, here I come 🎉🎉

[@stephenlukcasy9047]

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

[@Light23K]

Kobe brought Shohei and Shohei bought Yamamoto. Awesome!

[@simply11believelane47]

So we got Yoshi, Glasnow, n Ohtani now huh🤔🍻

[@papic9464]

That's a lot of money for 17 wins

[@sammymorales6838]

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

[@michaelhession2105]

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

[@kokiomufc]

Let’s clean house and go get Roki Sasaki 🙌 Lets GO!! 🤗

[@JoshyByNature]

Somehow leaves out mentioning Kershaw being there too

[@ogdocvato]

Winning a short playoff series comes down to pitching.

[@GeTLaWsTKIIID]

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!

[@Pablito46]

Giants are pros at overpaying has beens

[@user-fc9fg5ix2x]

Don’t be tricked by the dumb reports about it being the city that’s making FA not wanna come to sf. The biggest Agent in baseball literally said it was bs, people don’t wanna sign because our team sucks

[@coolcase80]

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

[@williamanderson6006]

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

[@JasonJia909]

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

[@MC-tm2uy]

I'll pay $50 a hot dog to see Ohtani and Yamamoto pitch 😊

[@user-cu9cj5jn3e]

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

[@jimbojimbo6873]

This team is absolutely insane, it’s like prime Golden State

[@DAVIDSMITH-kj8di]

You mean when KD went there. One of the very few example of a team trying to buy a title and it actually working out for them?

[@Jukeboxster]

bad comparison. Ohtani, Yamamoto, betts, Freeman, they were all bought

[@theprimetime0119]

Good job，LAD😊

[@javiergaribay5340]

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.

[@listoramirez650]

It was a bad game. It happens to every great player. He's a stud, and he's not afraid to prove it to you. That's my kind of player, Buhler-like. LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023. PLAYOFF ROTATION 1) YAMAMOTO 2) WALKER BUHLER 3) GLASNOW 4) MILLER 5) GONSLIN

[@dodgertalk5764]

Its not a one man team. Hes part of a rotation.

[@805fillmore]

Well Mexico actually has a really good roster themselves. It’s not like Yamamoto was playing against inferior competition.

[@doubledown8229]

​@@listoramirez650 What about Kershaw? Will the Dodgers resign him?

[@fdavis0706fdfd]

Kershaw to the bullpen.

[@alejandropagan4627]

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

[@generalimlerith8356]

Crazy anyone would pay him more than a established cy young winner bro hasn’t even seen mlb action lol

[@Mekias]

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.

[@onlydbrasko]

Every elite Japanese pitching prospect has torn their UCL in MLB - DiceK, Darvish, Tanaka, and Shohei. Yamamoto could break that cycle.

[@user-pk2du6mu8k]

マジで嬉しい！！

[@CSOne_]

Stupendous!

[@MrTerrisMDane]

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

[@chillhard430]

Dodgers already a big Japanese fanbase, now it's gonna go through the roof.

[@GringoGad]

Scouts have probably been looking more at Japan since they won the WBC

[@josejacquez9176]

You can win with TRASH CANS(cheating) or you can win with TALENT!!!

[@ledtass0]

Houston Asterisks 😅

[@hankthetank16]

Avengers???? More line Thanos collecting the Infinity Stones.

[@hepatitiscyalater7269]

Dodgers making good on the promise to Shohei to use his deferred money to spend big

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"why stop here" 😂