Roki Sasaki MLB Sweepstakes: Dodgers, Mets, Yankees Among Favorites to Land Japanese Star
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:04 pm
Roki Sasaki: Dodgers Frontrunner, But Could a Dark Horse Emerge?
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is officially on, and while the Dodgers seem to be the early favorites, I have a feeling this is far from over. Sasaki being spotted throwing at a high school in LA definitely adds fuel to the Dodgers fire, but is it a smokescreen? Could he be using the Dodgers’ interest to leverage a better deal elsewhere?
The article mentions the Padres and Giants as California possibilities, and with Darvish in San Diego, could they pull off a surprise signing? What about a team like the Red Sox or Phillies? They have the money and the need for pitching. Could a dark horse emerge from the pack?
The Yankees and Mets are also mentioned, but the article suggests they are less likely destinations. I’m curious to hear what Yankees and Mets fans think about this. Are your front offices making a mistake by not pursuing Sasaki harder? Is the New York market just too much pressure for a young player coming from Japan?
Sasaki’s agent mentions a “soft landing” might be preferable. What constitutes a “soft landing” in MLB? Is it a smaller market? A team with a strong Japanese presence? A team with a proven track record of developing young pitchers? What do you think is the most important factor for Sasaki’s development and success in the MLB?
Finally, the article compares this bidding war to the Juan Soto situation. Do you think that’s a fair comparison? How might this situation play out differently? Let’s hear your predictions!
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is officially on, and while the Dodgers seem to be the early favorites, I have a feeling this is far from over. Sasaki being spotted throwing at a high school in LA definitely adds fuel to the Dodgers fire, but is it a smokescreen? Could he be using the Dodgers’ interest to leverage a better deal elsewhere?
The article mentions the Padres and Giants as California possibilities, and with Darvish in San Diego, could they pull off a surprise signing? What about a team like the Red Sox or Phillies? They have the money and the need for pitching. Could a dark horse emerge from the pack?
The Yankees and Mets are also mentioned, but the article suggests they are less likely destinations. I’m curious to hear what Yankees and Mets fans think about this. Are your front offices making a mistake by not pursuing Sasaki harder? Is the New York market just too much pressure for a young player coming from Japan?
Sasaki’s agent mentions a “soft landing” might be preferable. What constitutes a “soft landing” in MLB? Is it a smaller market? A team with a strong Japanese presence? A team with a proven track record of developing young pitchers? What do you think is the most important factor for Sasaki’s development and success in the MLB?
Finally, the article compares this bidding war to the Juan Soto situation. Do you think that’s a fair comparison? How might this situation play out differently? Let’s hear your predictions!