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MLB ratifies posting system, allowing Shohei Ohtani bids
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Shohei Ohtani Is First Player to Qualify As Hitter, Pitcher in Same Season - Sports Illustrated
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2023-24 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings - MLB Trade Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB's posting system could delay his dream
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New Ohtani Rule To Take Effect in 2022 - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated
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Hideo Nomo pioneered path to MLB in 1995
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How MLB's expired posting system may delay Shohei Ohtani's arrival
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The Asian Reporter - Sports Section
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Shohei Ohtani could join MLB in December thanks to reported new posting agreement
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Posting system - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani will get lowballed in his first MLB contract - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated
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MLB MVP awards race: Shohei Ohtani is AL favorite - Sports Illustrated
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MLB expects posting system for Japan's Shohei Ohtani will be ready by December - Los Angeles Times