Shohei Otani
Angels ranked third in the Western Conference with 73 wins and 89 losses this season, and continued to be excluded from the playoffs. Angels general manager Perry Minasian held a press conference today. In addition to summarizing the situation of this season, for Shohei Otani, who will become a free agent next season, Minasian hopes that this "two-knife" master can stay in the angels for a long time. In addition, Shohei Otani is expected to represent Japan in the WBC (World Baseball Classics) next year, and Minasien also agreed to let it go.
In August this year, the Angels boss decided to sell the team. Before the team's policy and budget could not be determined, it is unknown whether Shohei Otani can stay in the Angel for a long time. When talking about completing a one-year, $30 million contract with Shohei Otani a few days ago, Minasien expressed his hope that Otani can stay with the Angel for a long time. "This paper contract is the first step, and I hope there will be more procedures in the future. I will not discuss the content about the contract, but I hope he can stay here for a long time."
This season is the first time that Shohei Otani has participated in the full season in a "two-knife stream" posture, and the body will definitely feel Tired, but Otani will be an important combat force for the Japanese team to compete in WBC next year. Whether the Angel lets him go to play WBC, Minasien responded easily, "He can do whatever he wants, whether it is pitching or hitting, guarding the middle and outfield or right field, and being the starter or backing, he has the right to do this."
The Japanese team will play the WBC group stage and the quarterfinals of the 8th in his Tokyo in March, which also means that Shohei Otani will accept a different adjustment method from the past. However, Minasien is not worried about Otani's situation. I just want to support him as much as possible and help him perform brilliantly on this big stage. 「
