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What's next? Mets want Kodai Senga now, await Shohei Ohtani's free agency in a year
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Shohei Ohtani's desire to make the playoffs 'gets stronger every year,' as the LA Angels struggle
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Mets raise money for looming Shohei Ohtani free agency in the best way
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Mets' Kodai Senga keen to recruit Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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Kodai Senga on recruiting Shohei Ohtani to Mets: 'I'm going to put this hat on him right now
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Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament
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Mets storylines to watch in final stretch of 2023
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MLB Rumors: Complication could keep Mets out of Shohei Ohtani bidding
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Mets pitcher Kodai Senga jokes about recruiting Shohei Ohtani - Baseball - Sports - Daily Express US
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