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Many MLB players wanted a chance to talk with Shohei Ohtani during All-Star week.
He is the best player in the sport and will most likely go down as one of the best players ever.
Being able to pick his brain on hitting or pitching is an invaluable experience for many players.
But, there is another reason why many players are interested in talking with Ohtani.
He is a free agent at season’s end, and he will likely be looking for a new team.
The Los Angeles Angels have been unable to build a winning team around Ohtani and he wants to go somewhere he can win.
Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez is one star that might be trying to recruit Ohtani.
According to Brandon Gustafson, Rodriguez said what he talked to Ohtani about was a “secret.”
Julio said he and Ohtani talked a bit during the week. When asked questions they asked each other, he said “Secret. You can’t know everything in life.” lol pic.twitter.com/f3pj4zk9yW
— Brandon Gustafson (@TheBGustafson) July 12, 2023
It is anyone’s guess what was said but it would make sense for Rodriguez to try and sell Ohtani on Seattle.
You can tell the fans love baseball and they showed out for the All-Star festivities.
It will be interesting to see what the Angels do with Ohtani.
Since they are slipping down the standings it would make sense for them to trade him at the deadline.
That way they can get a great package of players back for him.
Any contending team that was to acquire Ohtani would make them instant favorites.
He is a difference-maker at multiple positions and deserves to be on a playoff team.
The following month will be very intriguing in the Ohtani sweepstakes.
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