MLB/Rangers Recruit Otani Sho-Hei Xue: Winning Is Better Than Money MLB/Rangers Recruit Otani Sho-Hei Xue: Winning Is Better Than Money

Otani is the biggest player in free agency this year, and Max Scherzer, who was traded to the Rangers in July, publicly told Otani, "Money is good, but winning is better."

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom was confirmed to be out for the entire season in early June, so the Rangers acquired Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery in a mid-season trade, and eventually went 90-72 in the regular season, beating the Diamondbacks all the way to the wild card. Won the team's first championship in 62 years.

"The Athletic" reporter Jim Bowden has said that Ohtani's top priority is to win, so the Rangers become Ohtani's favorite battle. Asked on Foul Territory recently how he recruited Otani to the Rangers, Xue said: "Money is good, but winning is better. If you want to come here and win, it's better than money, I promise."

ESPN reporter Jeff Passan recently pointed out that Otani Sho Hei and his agent Nez Balelo want to keep a low profile, and if the team vying for Ohtani leaks, it may take points away from the impression score. Therefore, the host of the program quickly help explain that Xue is not a senior ranger, did not violate the requirements of Big Valley.