The $700 Million Contract That Was Never Actually $700 Million
Everyone is arguing about $700 million. They are arguing about the wrong number. After deferrals and time value, Ohtani's contract costs the Dodgers roughly $46 million per year against payroll while generating $200 million in new revenue. That is not hype. That is the most structurally efficient deal in professional sports history.
By Jax Moreno · 4 min read