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大谷エンゼルス【海外の反応】

27 Jan 202418:53

Summary

TLDRThe Los Angeles Dodgers made blockbuster offseason signings including Ohtani Shohei and Yamamoto Seiya. There is speculation about whether veteran ace Clayton Kershaw will re-sign with the Dodgers or join the Texas Rangers. Kershaw and Ohtani have had a complicated relationship since Ohtani's MLB debut. However, Kershaw holds great respect for Ohtani's talent. Kershaw's leadership would benefit the Dodgers' many young stars. His consistent pitching is also needed amid injury concerns. Kershaw likely wants to finish his career as a Dodger and win another World Series in LA.

Takeaways

😊 The Dodgers signed Ohtani and Yamamoto as free agents this offseason in addition to other big name players
👌 Kershaw is a free agent but the Dodgers are still interested in re-signing him
🤔 There was tension between Kershaw and Ohtani in the past over the Dodgers' recruiting process
😎 But Kershaw and Ohtani seem to have mutual respect for each other now
🥳 Dodgers players and staff want Kershaw to re-sign and finish his career in LA
😥 But Kershaw is still deciding whether to re-sign with the Dodgers or go to the Rangers
🤯 Kershaw and Ohtani's curveballs have incredibly similar movement
😀 The Dodgers roster would be nearly unbeatable if Kershaw re-signs
😢 Dodgers players are pleading for Kershaw to come back
💪 Kershaw wants to prove he still has value and help the Dodgers win another World Series

Q & A

Why was Clayton Kershaw's wedding anniversary ruined during Shohei Ohtani's contract negotiations?
-According to the script, the Dodgers brought Kershaw, who had his wedding anniversary that day, to the meeting with Ohtani to try to convince him to sign with the team. This interrupted Kershaw's anniversary plans.
How did Kershaw feel about Ohtani choosing the Angels over the Dodgers during his free agency?
-Kershaw was reportedly frustrated and felt that it was a waste of time for the Dodgers to make such an effort to try to sign Ohtani, since Ohtani seemed to have already decided on the Angels from the beginning.
What potential conflict was rumored between Kershaw and Ohtani after Ohtani's free agency decision?
-There were rumors of a rift or conflict between Kershaw and Ohtani after Ohtani chose the Angels, possibly stemming from Kershaw's frustration and resentment over his ruined anniversary.
How has Kershaw spoken publicly about Ohtani since then?
-Despite any potential conflict, Kershaw has spoken highly of Ohtani and his abilities as a player since then, praising his power and calling him a 'true unicorn' in terms of his talent.
What similarities were found between Kershaw's and Yamamoto's curveballs?
-A pitching analyst compared Kershaw's and Yamamoto's curveballs, finding similarities in their velocity and vertical drop, despite differences in their respective spin rates.
How have Dodgers players reacted to the possibility of Kershaw re-signing with the team?
-Dodgers players like Tyler Glasnow have expressed excitement about the possibility of Kershaw re-signing, stating that it would make the Dodgers an even stronger team and that they would love to learn from him as a veteran.
What are the potential options for Kershaw's future outlined in the script?
-The script outlines three potential options for Kershaw: re-signing with the Dodgers, signing with his hometown Rangers, or retiring from baseball if his injury does not fully recover.
What values and contributions beyond pitching does the script highlight about Kershaw?
-The script highlights Kershaw's charitable work through his 'Kershaw's Challenge' organization, his mentorship and support of younger Japanese players, and his strong veteran presence and leadership within the Dodgers' clubhouse.
How has Kershaw performed against Ohtani in their head-to-head matchups so far?
-In their limited head-to-head matchups, Kershaw has had great success against Ohtani, holding him to just 1 hit in 11 at-bats with 4 strikeouts. Ohtani has praised Kershaw's pitching and expressed admiration for him as a player.
What motivates Kershaw's potential decision to re-sign with the Dodgers, according to the script?
-The script suggests that Kershaw's main motivation to potentially re-sign with the Dodgers is his desire to win a World Series title with the team and organization he has spent his entire 16-year career with so far.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Kawasaki Dodger resigned and acquired great talent at a large price

In the 2024 offseason, the Dodgers succeeded in recruiting Ohtani and Yamamoto, and also acquired other top players like Tylar Glasnow and Theo Hernandez. They have shown unprecedented reinforcements by investing about $1.1 billion. They are also positive about re-signing Kershaw, who will be 36 years old in March 2024 but still has great performance.

05:01

😊 Possibility of Kershaw's re-signing with high evaluation of Ohtani

Kershaw has shown he wants to continue his career. He will decide whether to re-sign with the Dodgers or move to his hometown Rangers. The Dodgers are welcoming to have him back which would strengthen their rotation with his stability. Kershaw also respects Ohtani a lot, praising him as a true unicorn talent.

10:04

🤩 Dodgers players eagerly hoping for Kershaw's stay

Dodgers players like Glasnow are hoping for Kershaw to re-sign, believing he can teach younger players like Ohtani and Yamamoto. The Dodgers organization wants him to finish his career with them. Local reporters say Kershaw never complains despite criticism and handles pressure well thanks to his leadership.

15:05

😎 Kershaw weighing 3 options - continue pitching, re-sign with Dodgers/Rangers or retire

Coming off elbow surgery, Kershaw can be flexible to sign whenever he is ready to pitch again before the 2024 midseason - with the Dodgers who want him badly, the Rangers, or retire if the injury does not heal, which is less likely. The decision lies entirely with him.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Free agent

A free agent refers to a professional baseball player whose contract with their team has expired, allowing them to negotiate and sign a contract with any team. The video discusses high-profile free agents like Ohtani and Yamamoto who signed with the Dodgers this offseason, as well as the possibility of pitcher Kershaw becoming a free agent.

💡Starting rotation

A baseball team's starting rotation refers to the group of pitchers who start games on a regular basis. The video analyzes the Dodgers' potential starting rotation for 2024, noting some uncertainty beyond proven starters like Kershaw, Buehler and new additions Ohtani and Yamamoto.

💡World Series

The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball. Winning the World Series is the ultimate goal for MLB teams. The video suggests Kershaw's strong desire to win a World Series with the Dodgers could factor into his free agency decision.

💡Spring training

Spring training refers to the period before the regular MLB season when teams gather for practice games and training. The video notes Kershaw could potentially join the Dodgers or another team for spring training once he is healthy enough to return to pitching.

💡Qualifying offer

A qualifying offer is a one-year contract offer teams can make to their free agent players. The video explains the Dodgers surprisingly did not make a qualifying offer to Kershaw, perhaps foreshadowing his departure.

💡Tommy John surgery

Tommy John surgery is a surgical procedure to repair a torn ligament in a pitcher's elbow. The video notes starting pitchers like Buehler and Heaney recovering from Tommy John surgery contribute to uncertainty in the Dodgers rotation next season.

💡Designated hitter

The designated hitter rule allows teams to have one player hit in place of the pitcher in the lineup. The video mentions Ohtani's strong desire to be a two-way player as a pitcher and designated hitter factored into his free agency decision.

💡Spring training

💡Cy Young Award

The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. The video notes Kershaw's three Cy Young Awards in the 2010s cementing his status as an elite pitcher.

💡Walk year

In baseball, a walk year refers to the final season of a player's contract when they are eligible for free agency. 2023 was Kershaw's walk year with the Dodgers, making him a free agent for 2024.

Highlights

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