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Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers agree to record $700 million, 10-year deal

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Two-way star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his agent's office said Saturday. The deal's total value easily makes Ohtani the highest-paid athlete in history, eclipsing Lionel Messi's $673 million contract with football powerhouse Barcelona, according to CBS Sports. The contract smashed the MLB record for the highest total value of $426.5 million, previously owned by Los Angeles Angels outfielder teammate Mike Trout, Forbes magazine reported, with a record annual average value of $70 million, surpassing Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer's record of ... (full story)

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