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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Angel Japanese two-knife star Shohei Otani recently reached a one-year contract of US$30 million (approximately NT$910 million) with the team, setting a record for the highest annual salary of a player qualified for salary arbitration. The team is currently falling Next year, he will sign an extended contract with Otani, but the outside world still does not rule out the possibility of becoming a free agent.

"ESPN" reporter Jeff Passan pointed out that Shohei Otani's contract next year is expected to exceed US$500 million (approximately NT$15.3 billion), making it the most expensive contract in major league history.

The Yankee star "Judge" Judge, who hit 62 hits in a single season and broke the American League record this year, became a free agent after the season. "The 12-year, $426.5 million (approximately NT$13 billion) contract signed by Mike Trout and the Angels is the largest contract in history, but the average annual salary of $40 million is the highest in fielder history.

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Who can break Triott's record?

"ESPN" reporter Passan recently said on the "Pat McAfee Show" program that Otani is expected to become the first player in history to receive a $500 million contract. He believes that the Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs and Red Sox will spend money to grab people. Next year's trend is closely watched.

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