- Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:06 am
#3853
International Signing Day is upon us, and the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has thrown a wrench into everything. The Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays are all holding their breath, waiting for his decision. This has created a fascinating ripple effect, with those teams seemingly hesitant to sign anyone significant until Sasaki's choice is made. How much is Sasaki’s decision impacting the overall strategy for these teams? Could we see a flurry of signings once he makes his announcement, or will this create a logjam and push some signings later into the year?
Beyond the Sasaki drama, this international signing class has some intriguing prospects. The Orioles and Twins, for example, are loading up on talent. Are they building for a quick turnaround, or are they playing the long game? Which team’s international strategy do you find most compelling, and why? Is there a dark horse team in this signing period that people aren't talking about enough?
I’m particularly interested in the Pirates signing Hyun-Seung Lee from South Korea and Armstrong Muhoozi from Uganda. These signings represent a truly global reach for talent. What other under-the-radar international prospects are you excited about? Do you think we'll see more teams expanding their scouting efforts into non-traditional baseball markets in the future?
Finally, how much weight do you give international signings when evaluating a team's farm system? Does a strong international class translate to major league success? Let's hear your thoughts and predictions for this exciting international signing period.
Beyond the Sasaki drama, this international signing class has some intriguing prospects. The Orioles and Twins, for example, are loading up on talent. Are they building for a quick turnaround, or are they playing the long game? Which team’s international strategy do you find most compelling, and why? Is there a dark horse team in this signing period that people aren't talking about enough?
I’m particularly interested in the Pirates signing Hyun-Seung Lee from South Korea and Armstrong Muhoozi from Uganda. These signings represent a truly global reach for talent. What other under-the-radar international prospects are you excited about? Do you think we'll see more teams expanding their scouting efforts into non-traditional baseball markets in the future?
Finally, how much weight do you give international signings when evaluating a team's farm system? Does a strong international class translate to major league success? Let's hear your thoughts and predictions for this exciting international signing period.