- Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:02 pm
#3877
Roki Sasaki: Hundreds of Millions Lost?
Roki Sasaki’s signing has ignited a firestorm of debate. Was he drastically underpaid due to IFA restrictions? The article suggests he could have commanded a contract exceeding $300 million as a true free agent, mirroring Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s deal.
Let’s dive into this. Sasaki’s youth and electric arsenal, arguably superior to Yamamoto's at the same stage, suggest a higher earning potential. However, his injury history and concerns about his fastball’s “dead zone” introduce significant risk. How much did these factors impact his market value?
I predict that Sasaki, despite the restrictions, will outperform his contract and become one of the league’s top pitchers. His upside is simply too tantalizing.
What do you think? Did the IFA system cheat Sasaki out of a fortune? Or is his perceived risk legitimate enough to justify the lower AAV? Share your insights and predictions! Let the debate begin!
Roki Sasaki’s signing has ignited a firestorm of debate. Was he drastically underpaid due to IFA restrictions? The article suggests he could have commanded a contract exceeding $300 million as a true free agent, mirroring Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s deal.
Let’s dive into this. Sasaki’s youth and electric arsenal, arguably superior to Yamamoto's at the same stage, suggest a higher earning potential. However, his injury history and concerns about his fastball’s “dead zone” introduce significant risk. How much did these factors impact his market value?
I predict that Sasaki, despite the restrictions, will outperform his contract and become one of the league’s top pitchers. His upside is simply too tantalizing.
What do you think? Did the IFA system cheat Sasaki out of a fortune? Or is his perceived risk legitimate enough to justify the lower AAV? Share your insights and predictions! Let the debate begin!
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