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John Schneider is waiting for Shohei Ohtani to return some items to the Toronto Blue Jays. Before signing a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani met with Blue Jays officials in December 2023.
Ohtani enjoyed the visit so much that his dog kept some gear. "As (Ohtani) walked back to their SUV, they saw one more thing," wrote MLB.com's Keegan Matheson this week. "It was Ohtani’s dog, Decoy, running behind him wearing the Canadian dog jacket the Blue Jays had bought for him."
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Blue Jays manager playfully requests Shohei Ohtani return team gifts from free agency meeting
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider joked that he wanted Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to return the gifts he received during his visit with the team in free agency.
Ohtani was spotted wearing a custom jacket with an embroidered image of his dog, Decoy, while arriving for Los Angeles' series-opening clash with the Toronto Blue Jays. It wasn't the first time Ohtani gave a shoutout to Decoy with his clothing, as he wore a suit that featured pictures of his dog during the 2024 All-Star festivities.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider jokes about the gifts the team gave Shohei Ohtani during the free agency chase.
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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider had some fun regarding Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani ahead of their matchup in the World Series.