By Jeff Gold | December 9, 2023
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Sports stars – they are just like us.
The baseball world, and indeed the entire sports world, is fascinated by Shohei Ohtani's free agent aspirations.
When it was finally announced that the two-way star was joining the Dodgers on a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract, MLB players and other sports personalities had reactions that made us smile.
Here are some favorites.
Let's start with six-time All-Star Joey Votto:
Us too, Joey. We know the feeling.
Remember how the two-time MVP celebrated his latest award with the adorable dog with the mysterious name?
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Ohtani's new teammate Walker Buehler has a question about the four-legged friend.
Gavin Lux woke up to exciting news about the Dodgers' newest star.
Remember retired backup Trevor Hildenberger?
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Let's put it this way: The righty hasn't forgotten his only appearance against Ohtani.
Kiké Hernandez is looking for support.
2022 NL Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II was at a loss for words.
Same, Michael, same.
Magic Johnson, part owner of the Dodgers and Los Angeles sports legend, was thrilled with Ohtani's decision to come on board.
The news was so big that Vladimir Guerrero, Hall of Famer and longtime Angels star, congratulated Ohtani in two languages.
Former NFL star JJ Watt was almost at a loss for words.
And then the Kansas City Chiefs' superstar quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, took over Watt's position.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell, a die-hard Mets fan, weighed in.