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Littlefield: Money Alone Will Not Lure Shohei Ohtani To Your MLB Team
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Shohei Ohtani gets job done on the mound and at the plate to lead Japan into World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Boston Globe
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani wants to play in World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan has special relationship with Ohtani
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated