Shohei Ohtani's $700M contract decision shocks MLB fans
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Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno declined to match the 10-year, $700 million deal offered to Shohei Ohtani by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite efforts from Ohtani's camp to continue negotiations, Moreno did not change his mind. Ohtani expressed sadness about leaving the Angels but desired to contend for playoff appearances and World Series championships, something the Dodgers offered. The exact details of the Angels' final offer remain unclear, but ultimately Ohtani decided to sign with the Dodgers.
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