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4 Shohei Ohtani suitors and what their best contract offer would look like

By Lbaquero

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; American League pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after batting practice before the 2022 All Star game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; American League pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after batting practice before the 2022 All Star game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 29, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (9) and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto walk off the field prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (9) and president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto walk off the field prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

Shohei Ohtani suitors: Seattle Mariners

It’s crazy how many people are sleeping on the Mariners’ chances in the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes.

First off, there is a lot of money there for Seattle. They have only $130 million on the books right now, despite the fact that they are considered a large market team. They also have a need to fill the DH role, as they don’t necessarily have a guy to fill that spot in the lineup every day.

Seattle also has one major tool that can be used for Ohtani — Ichiro Suzuki. The former Japanese superstar who once played for the Marinerss now works closely with Seattle, as he currently works with the team as an instructor and front office advisor.

As another west coast team, Seattle has the best chance to haul him in — that is if they are willing to give him the money. I can see them giving Ohtani a $498 million deal for 12 years, $41.5 million AAV. That would include a lot of deferred money as well since Seattle is an organization that has been conservative spenders historically.

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