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Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 million deal, but both sides still have some risk

By Bruce Kropp Dec 17, 2023 | 11:50 AM

PHOENIX (AP) — Once the initial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, details about the contract emerged that were nearly as stunning. A total of $680 million — 97% of the money — was deferred until 2034-43 with no interest. The contract structure could ben