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The American League (AL) MVP Award going to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has not gone down well with Los Angeles Angels star pitcher Shohei Ohtani.
The 28-year-old Japanese finished second in voting for Judge and felt as if he was more deserving of the award.
'I know he's determined to have an even better year from last year,' Angels manager Phil Nevins told MLB Network Radio. 'He wasn't happy about not winning the MVP I can tell you that. But he wants to win first and foremost.'
Winning should be the main priority for both the player and the team after wrapping up last season with a 73-89 record. The Angels have failed to reach the postseason for an eighth consecutive season - the worst MLB drought ever.
They've also only been in the playoffs a total of 10 times in their 62 seasons since the club's foundation in 1961.
Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani wasn't pleased with finishing second in the AL MVP Award
Aaron Judge, of the Yankees, won the prize after setting a record for most HRs
