Shohei Ohtani has made his choice, and it’s the worst possible choice for the Mariners: their division rivals, and Jerry Dipoto’s former club, the LA Angels of Anaheim Los Angeles/Flying Red Tomatoes.
Gross. Of all the outcomes, this is the worst for the Mariners, who will now have to face Ohtani and Trout whenever they play the Angels. I don’t know what to say, you guys. It was going to sting anywhere he signed, but this is absolutely the worst-case scenario.
A statement from Ohtani’s agent:
So, what are you going to do. He felt a bond.