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I like to think it’s named Walker, but I guess I’ll find out soon enough.
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I woke up from a nap…. And bang!🤣
LFG— Gavin Lux (@TheRealGavinLux) December 9, 2023
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Congratulations to the best player on earth. I will always remember our battles over the years (1 AB, 1 pitch, he homered). https://t.co/3ohE6W3mUo
— Trevor Hildenberger (@t_hildy) December 9, 2023
\n\n\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich “},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”Kiké Hernandez is looking for some help.”,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”
If anyone knows of a company that can pick jaws off the floor, please let me know!!! 😱
— Enrique Hernandez (@kikehndez) December 9, 2023
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🫨🫨
– Michael Harris II〽️ (@MoneyyyMikeee) December 9, 2023
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A big thanks to Shohei for deciding to wear Dodger blue! I know all Dodger fans around the world are very happy and excited that you have decided to join our organization and welcome you to Dodger Nation! @Dodgers
— Ervin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 9, 2023
\n\n\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich “},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”The news was so big that Hall of Famer and longtime Angels great Vladimir Guerrero congratulated Ohtani in two languages.”,”type”:”text”} , {“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”
\n”,”providerName”:”Instagram”,”providerUrl”:”https://www.instagram.com/”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:658,”contentType”:”rich” },{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”Former NFL great J.J. Watt is almost at a loss for words.”,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”
my lovely
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 9, 2023
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What kind of bro! 🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations to him! https://t.co/kIztMnhoUV
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) December 9, 2023
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700M is crazy!! And he’s worth every penny! Sheesh‼️‼️
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) December 9, 2023
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Sports stars — they’re just like us.
The baseball world, and indeed, the sports world as a whole, was captivated by Shohei Ohtani’s free-agent pursuit.
Let’s start with six-time All-Star Joey Votto:
We are also Joey. We know the feeling.
Remember how the two-time MVP celebrated his recent accolades with an adorable dog with a mysterious name?
Ohtani’s new teammate Walker Buehler has a question about the four-legged creature.
Gavin Lucks woke up to some heartening news from the Dodgers’ rookie star.
Remember retired reliever Trevor Hildenberger?
Let’s just say his one appearance against Ohtani has never been forgotten.
Kike Hernandez is hoping for some help.
2022 NL Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II had no words.
Dodgers part-owner and Los Angeles sports legend Magic Johnson was pleased with Ohtani’s decision to come aboard.
The news was so big that Wladimir Guerrero, a Hall of Famer and longtime Angels great, congratulated Ohtani in two languages.
Former NFL great JJ Watt is almost at a loss for words.
Biggie later endorsed Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes for Watt.
