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MLB Rumors: Cubs will reportedly be involved in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes – NBC Sports Chicago
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MLB Rumors (10/16): Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, Orioles
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Do you think Shohei Ohtani is currently the most exciting player in the MLB? - Quora
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Shohei Ohtani will test what the Rickettses think of future, Cubs fans - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs might just get their shot to trade for Shohei Ohtani this winter
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Chicago Cubs Not Among Realistic Landing Spots for Shohei Ohtani, MLB Insider Says - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Yankees' key offseason questions for '24
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Do you think Shohei Ohtani is currently the most exciting player in the MLB? - Quora
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Jon Morosi Believes 'Very Compelling' Cubs Could Trade for Shohei Ohtani This Offseason - Cubs Insider
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Chicago Cubs continue to be linked to Shohei Ohtani as free agent sweepstakes loom
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Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto talks Ohtani, Ichiro