Roki Sasaki sweepstakes - Dodgers almost certain to sign

[GIN ANTONIC]

So LAD, SDP, SFG, BOS and TOR are still in the mix with the first two as the heavy favourites it still seems

 

[eojsmada]

Most likely it's going to be San Diego, but it's interesting that Toronto got a meeting and there has been rumors of other teams that have met with him but haven't been disclosed, which would have to include Baltimore. No way they don't at least try with having one of the highest International pools available for money.

 

[eojsmada]

Giants and Rangers told they are not in the running, as well.

Reports: Roki Sasaki rules out signing with Yankees, Mets, Giants, Rangers

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

So he is going to be a Dodger or a Padre.

 

[eojsmada]

So he is going to be a Dodger or a Padre.

Has to be San Diego, right? Would get Cease's money after Cease leaves/is traded and it just seems like what it always was supposed to be.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Ok f*** it. Blue Jay homer glasses on. He’s coming to Toronto or otherwise why would they even be a finalist in this conversation? It’s not a money thing because everyone is on equal footing. Maybe he sees the opportunity to become the teams Ace in the near future and have a whole country behind him. Who knows

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Reports coming out now that Padres are out will begin signing other intl players. Dodgers and Jays again…. Where have we seen this before

 

[Unholy Diver]

I heard he was spotted getting on a plane for Toronto 15 minutes ago

 

[John Price]

Almost certain to be a dodger now



Don't see him going to Toronto

 

[EpochLink]

Of course, Blue Jays just bridesmaids again

 

[Voight]

Of course, Blue Jays just bridesmaids again

To be fair, Sasaki was always going to sign with the Dodgers.

Padres might've had a 10% chance because of Darvish, but that might be pushing it.

 

[Unholy Diver]

I heard the initial thought was he wasn't a fan of the big markets as he had some issues with media, but I guess since half of LA has burned down it's more of a mid-market now

 

[Blitzkrug]

I heard the initial thought was he wasn't a fan of the big markets as he had some issues with media, but I guess since half of LA has burned down it's more of a mid-market now

Toronto would fit him better that regard if this is actually the case.

One of the biggest cities in North American sports, but mid-market level attention.

Even when the Jays are good they're still playing third fiddle to the Leafs and Raptors post NBA championship win.

He could easily fly under the radar while getting all the perks.

 

[Terry Yake]

at this point i'm just hoping the dodgers sign every big name FA for the lulz

 

[GKJ]

Mookie Betts gonna be honorary Japanese citizen by the end of this