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Shohei Ohtani getting record $700 million contract with DodgersIn the end, Shohei Ohtani landed where most expected him to land. Saturday afternoon, Ohtani announced he is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The contract terms are staggering: 10 years and $700 million. It is the largest contract in sports history, eclipsing Lionel Messi's $673 million contract with FC Barcelona.
I ALREADY STOP CLICKUON THEM
A $900 ticket for Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers debut? Seat not includedf you click onto the Dodgers' website to buy a ticket to see Shohei Ohtani play at Dodger Stadium, the team kindly advises you to "check back" for "single-game ticket information."On the team website, the Dodgers have not yet put single-game tickets for the 2024 season on sale. On the resale market, of course, single-game tickets are readily available.On Sunday, the day after Ohtani announced he would sign with the Dodgers, resale sites offered pricey tickets to the Dodgers' home opener, including assorted "standing room only" tickets with prices comparable to some actual seats on the field level.On TickPick, available standing room tickets were offered from $638 to $827 apiece, fees included. On StubHub, two standing room tickets — on the top deck, behind the actual seats — were offered for $889 each, estimated fees included.
Looks like the trickle affect has already started :QuoteA $900 ticket for Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers debut? Seat not includedf you click onto the Dodgers' website to buy a ticket to see Shohei Ohtani play at Dodger Stadium, the team kindly advises you to "check back" for "single-game ticket information."On the team website, the Dodgers have not yet put single-game tickets for the 2024 season on sale. On the resale market, of course, single-game tickets are readily available.On Sunday, the day after Ohtani announced he would sign with the Dodgers, resale sites offered pricey tickets to the Dodgers' home opener, including assorted "standing room only" tickets with prices comparable to some actual seats on the field level.On TickPick, available standing room tickets were offered from $638 to $827 apiece, fees included. On StubHub, two standing room tickets — on the top deck, behind the actual seats — were offered for $889 each, estimated fees included.Well, the Dodgers need to recoup that cost somehow... the fans will pay for it.