Details of Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract with the Dodgers rocked the MLB world on Monday, when it was reported that the 29-year-old would be deferring $680 million of the money until after the expiration of the deal in 2033.
Essentially, Ohtani will make an annual salary of just $2 million over the course of the 10-year contract, and will then collect $680 million over the next decade, which enables Los Angeles to continue spending during free agency.
The deferrals in Ohtani’s contract did not sit well with many fans of the sport, but perhaps none were more adamantly opposed to the deal than radio sportsperson Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.
