We’re only a few weeks away from the official start of baseball free agency, which means Shohei Ohtani will be on high alert. It will be unlike any other free agency we have ever seen, and the entire baseball world will be watching with bated breath.

Throughout his career, the Angels have done everything in their power to make Ohtani’s life as simple as possible. They have enabled him to go about his business as he pleases, which has made him quite happy throughout the years.

This encompasses media accessibility as well as many facets of working with the media. He has been shielded in some ways, thanks in part to the squad for which he plays. While the Angels play in Southern California, they do not face the same kind of pressure to win as other teams.

According to one source, this might play a role in his free agency this winter, particularly when it comes to teams on the East Coast.

Ohtani’s life would change drastically if he chose to join the New York Mets or the New York Yankees. Ohtani would shortly discover that the media in New York is unlike anywhere else in the United States.

It remains to be seen whether he would want to deal with that given his history of avoiding confrontation. He couldn’t avoid the media any longer, therefore it will play a role in his decision.

Ohtani simply wants to win, and he can accomplish so with clubs other than the New York Yankees. The Mets can spend any amount of money they want, but there is no such thing as comfort.

While Ohtani is still expected to leave the Halos this winter, the Angels will be given considerable thought. However, their inability to field a winning club during his tenure there will ultimately kill them in their bid to keep him this summer.