PHOENIX —
During the opening days of spring training this week, the Dodgers have been profuse in their praise of superstar free-agent addition Shohei Ohtani.
Players, coaches and staff have marveled at his work ethic and tantalizing skill set. People around the Camelback Ranch facility have appreciated his demeanor and reveled in brief introductions with him.
It has all made for a strong first impression from Ohtani, the teammate.
“I still got to pinch myself to see him in a Dodger uniform,” manager Dave Roberts said.
The media circus that has accompanied Ohtani’s arrival, however, hasn’t exactly been received the same.