Sasaki Sweepstakes: Dodgers and Padres Favored in Two-Team Race for Japanese Phenom 

Roki Sasaki: A Steal of the Century? The bidding war for Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki seems to be a two-horse race between the Dodgers and Padres, with the Blue Jays as a dark horse. Is this a foregone conclusion, or could Toronto pull off a surprise upset? While the Padres and Dodgers are scrambling for international bonus pool money, does this aggressive pursuit indicate desperation or smart investment? Considering Sasaki’s projected value versus his potential contract, is he the biggest steal since Ohtani, or is this hype train going to derail? Weigh in: Are the Dodgers and Padres overspending, or are they securing a future ace at a bargain price? Could a smaller market team like the Blue Jays actually offer a better development environment for Sasaki? What does this signing mean for the balance of power in the NL West, and potentially the AL East? Let the debate begin.