Shohei Ohtani Could Have Landed 15-Year Deal, Agent Says, but He Didn't Want to Risk Skills Decline

The Associated Press
13:45 JST,
May 9, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn’t want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.
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