Supposedly "most" of it is deferred. So maybe it's just shock value that it's $700M.

Also, what is his marketing value to them for the rest of his life.

It was the same source that said drafting a WR top 10 was an absolute lock

Status check on CB’s level of respect for Ohtani?

Nice comeback for a statement that was never made. You truly are pathetic.

Any top 10 WR is pretty much a sure thing.

Per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, Ohtani’s deal includes what one source called “unprecedented deferrals,” including the majority of his salary -- which was Ohtani’s idea. He wanted to mitigate the CBT and cash-flow burdens to let the Dodgers have the flexibility to be competitive.

There are also tax benefits because of the deferrals, the source told Feinsand, but they were “primarily about allowing the team to be successful on the field, because above all else, he wants to win.”

If he didn't blow his arm out the wound have been the start point for most teams. He left about $150M on the table because of his injury.

Not to quibble because you're right, but it's closer to $100M on the table.

I hear 'deferred' money. Are we talking Bobby Bonilla deferred, or contract back loaded deferred?

My guess is Bonilla but then the Dodgers will still use him for all kinds of marketing opportunities.

My guess is Bonilla but then the Dodgers will still use him for all kinds of marketing opportunities.

https://x.com/FabianArdaya/status/1734343146304397564?s=20

Making $2 mil per year during the contract.... Must have his great, great, great grandchildren on the deferred payroll.

That seems odd. But I think the payroll tax is not based on cash payments but average over life of the deal.

I checked Cots. Stanton for instance is $25m per year for tax purposes despite his current salary of $32m.

Dumb contract. Not knowing what inflation could be it's a terrible deal.

The Dodgers are in punative territory as this will be its fourth year in the luxury tax regime. Maybe the deferral will get them below the line. This is a nice recap of the rules.

https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/competitive-balance-tax#


They better hope this guy does not get hurt in like year three or four because this shaping up to be a very long term deal….

The last time that Japanese inflation exceeded 3% was 1980.

Ohtani doesn't care how much a beef at Portillos will cost in 2044.