- Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:51 pm
#3780
Is Roki Sasaki making a mistake by entering MLB free agency early? He's leaving significant money on the table by not waiting until he's 25. Is the lure of the MLB that strong? What's the real story here? This move is baffling.
With Sasaki's posting fee being a mere fraction of what it could be in a couple of years, are the Chiba Lotte Marines justified in feeling shortchanged? This situation feels ripe for future conflict between MLB and NPB. What are the long-term ramifications?
Beyond Sasaki, this international free agent class seems thin on pitching. Is this a trend? Does it impact how teams allocate their bonus pools? Are we going to see a bidding war for Kelvin DeFrank?
The Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays seem to be the frontrunners for Sasaki. Which team makes the most sense? Could a dark horse emerge? Which landing spot gives him the best chance to reach his full potential?
With bonus pools relatively even, are we about to see a team blow their entire budget on one player, effectively shutting out their other international prospects? What kind of message does that send to those young players?
Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez is drawing Francisco Lindor comparisons. Are these realistic? How much stock should we put in scouting hype at this stage? Who are some other under-the-radar international prospects we should be watching?
With Sasaki's posting fee being a mere fraction of what it could be in a couple of years, are the Chiba Lotte Marines justified in feeling shortchanged? This situation feels ripe for future conflict between MLB and NPB. What are the long-term ramifications?
Beyond Sasaki, this international free agent class seems thin on pitching. Is this a trend? Does it impact how teams allocate their bonus pools? Are we going to see a bidding war for Kelvin DeFrank?
The Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays seem to be the frontrunners for Sasaki. Which team makes the most sense? Could a dark horse emerge? Which landing spot gives him the best chance to reach his full potential?
With bonus pools relatively even, are we about to see a team blow their entire budget on one player, effectively shutting out their other international prospects? What kind of message does that send to those young players?
Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez is drawing Francisco Lindor comparisons. Are these realistic? How much stock should we put in scouting hype at this stage? Who are some other under-the-radar international prospects we should be watching?