
How Shohei Ohtani Priced Two-Way Value in Modern Baseball
Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million Dodgers contract redefined what a single roster spot can be worth — because he does two jobs at an MVP level.
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Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million Dodgers contract redefined what a single roster spot can be worth — because he does two jobs at an MVP level.

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