St. Louis — Major League Baseball is rocked by a shocking rumor: Chaim Bloom, President and General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, is reportedly preparing a mega-contract package worth $500 million to recruit Shohei Ohtani — a two-way superstar currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to inside sources, the Cardinals have “quietly” promoted behind-the-scenes negotiations with Ohtani’s representatives, with the goal of stealing MLB’s brightest star from the Dodgers in the next transfer window. If this deal comes true, it will be the largest contract in the history of world sports, breaking all limits in terms of finance and reputation.
The Dodgers are currently under contract with Ohtani through 2033, worth a total of $700 million — but the unique contract structure allows the Japanese player to activate an early opt-out clause after the 2025 season. And that’s the “golden loophole” Chaim Bloom is said to be taking full advantage of.
“The Cardinals are willing to do whatever it takes to bring Ohtani to Busch Stadium,” a source close to the deal said. “Bloom believes the big spending will not only bring a title but also restore the Cardinals’ legendary status after years of obscurity.”
Some analysts say the deal isn’t just about baseball — it’s about a power struggle between two global sports franchises. The Dodgers are dominating the market, but the Cardinals want to regain their glory with a historic media blitz.
Experts say: if the Cardinals really spend $500 million on Ohtani, they will be betting not only money but also the future of the team. With this amount of money, the Cardinals can rebuild the entire roster. But Bloom believes that a star can change the entire winning culture.
“Ohtani is not just a player,” a reporter for The Athletic commented. “He is a brand, an inspiration, a fire that the Cardinals are longing to re-invent.”
On the Dodgers side, this rumor is said to be shaking the team internally. Coach Dave Roberts avoided questions from the press, while Ohtani — as usual — just smiled and said briefly:
“I am happy in Los Angeles. But in sports, you never know what will happen.”
On social network X (Twitter), the keyword #OhtaniToCardinals quickly climbed to the top trending just a few hours after the news leaked. Cardinals fans are calling it a “rebirth earthquake,” while Dodgers fans are furiously declaring, “Nobody touches Ohtani!”
Many fans have even likened Chaim Bloom to “the Los Angeles dream stealer” — someone who is willing to spend money to rewrite history. An ESPN commentator wrote:
“If Ohtani comes to the Cardinals, it will be a deal that will reshape MLB for a decade. It’s not just a trade — it’s a statement of power.”
So far, neither the Cardinals nor the Dodgers have commented officially. But according to many experts, the leak just before the postseason series is a sign that St. Louis is taking action, not just a rumor.
If Ohtani agrees to listen to the “$500 million + individual commercial rights + global ambassador role” offer, the biggest shock in MLB history could happen in the coming weeks. And then, Busch Stadium might welcome the man who changed baseball forever — Shohei Ohtani, in red for the Cardinals.
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