Yoshinobu Yamamoto Got Advice From Yu Darvish About His Free Agency-Wanted to Be Dodger Despite Ohtani
While many would feel that Shohei Ohtani probably helped draw his buddy to Los Angeles. We hate to burst some bubbles, but that theory is simply not the case. In a presser officially introducing him as a member of the LA ball club; the free agent dropped a bunch of about his decision. Such as, how Ohtani is not as big of a factor as some feel. Truth is, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Got Advice From Yu Darvish About His Free Agency and he listened.
Yamamoto begins his presser by showing his excitement to be on the Dodgers team. He states,
“I cannot express how much it means to me to be able to call Los Angeles my new home. I will stop simply admiring the players that I looked up to and rather strive to become the player that others want to become.
As a member of the Dodgers, I promise to all the fans of LA that I will focus my everything to become a better player and to become a world champion. I am beyond excited to become a member of this historic franchise.”
Now let’s just imagine a quick scenario for moment. Let’s say that Ohtani had chosen to become a Bluejay, Yankee or Cub. Would this different choice, or outcome have an effect on Yamamoto’s ultimate decision? No. He confirms, “I probably would of still ended up in LA.” Therefore, it’s safe to say that there exists no scenario where Yoshinobu is NOT a Dodger.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Got Advice From Yu Darvish About His Free Agency-Wanted to Be Dodger Despite Ohtani
It is crystal clear that Yamamoto loves the Dodger’s culture, all of their players and believes in what the franchise is trying to accomplish in the near future. Multiple championships.
Nevertheless, if Shohei Ohtani is not the reason that Yoshinobu will be suiting up in blue during the 2024 season; who helped make this move possible? Well, “the help” believe it or not, comes from one of the Dodgers’ own division rivals, the San Diego Padres’ Yu Darvish.
Before entering free agency, what advice does Darvish provide to Yoshinobu? Yamamoto reveals that Yu told him to, “make sure you pick somewhere that you truly feels wants you.” Well… mission accomplished.
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