- Mon Dec 09, 2024 2:26 pm
#2881
Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers: Inevitable or are we overlooking other contenders?
Sasaki’s posting has opened the MLB floodgates, but with the peculiar timing and bonus pool restrictions, are we just delaying the inevitable? Is he destined for Dodger blue, or could another team swoop in with a compelling offer despite the financial constraints?
The Dodgers seem like the frontrunners, but considering the suppressed earning potential, could a smaller market team roll the dice and offer a unique development path to lure him? Are the Padres, Cubs, Rangers, Mets, or Giants truly dark horses, or are they just window dressing in the Sasaki sweepstakes?
More importantly, what kind of impact will Sasaki have in his first MLB season? Is he truly ace material right out of the gate, or will he need time to adjust to the MLB level? How much will the suppressed salary impact his motivation and performance? Could this unique situation set a precedent for future international signings?
Let’s discuss the potential landing spots, the impact of the bonus pool limitations, and what Sasaki’s future holds.
Sasaki’s posting has opened the MLB floodgates, but with the peculiar timing and bonus pool restrictions, are we just delaying the inevitable? Is he destined for Dodger blue, or could another team swoop in with a compelling offer despite the financial constraints?
The Dodgers seem like the frontrunners, but considering the suppressed earning potential, could a smaller market team roll the dice and offer a unique development path to lure him? Are the Padres, Cubs, Rangers, Mets, or Giants truly dark horses, or are they just window dressing in the Sasaki sweepstakes?
More importantly, what kind of impact will Sasaki have in his first MLB season? Is he truly ace material right out of the gate, or will he need time to adjust to the MLB level? How much will the suppressed salary impact his motivation and performance? Could this unique situation set a precedent for future international signings?
Let’s discuss the potential landing spots, the impact of the bonus pool limitations, and what Sasaki’s future holds.
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