He said he was looking for a team that doesn't feel burdened by Sasaki, but he beat No. 1 in the district and met the weakest team with 121 losses
He said he was looking for a team that doesn't feel burdened by Sasaki, but he beat No. 1 in the district and met the weakest team with 121 losses
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Rocky Sasaki (Chiba Lotte Marines) has talent that all Major League teams would covet. According to regulations, he is classified as an international prospect, not a Major League FA, and the fact that he can recruit him without having to spend a lot of money is a big advantage to the team. All teams are only allowed to offer down payment to Sasaki within the limit of international down payment. It is around 7 million U.S. dollars at the most. This is why he should appeal to Sasaki with factors other than money.메이저사이트
Joel Wolf of Wasserman Media Group, Sasaki's agent, said in an interview at the last winter meeting, "There is an argument that a small or medium-sized team could be advantageous for Sasaki's soft landing. He may be right. I'm not necessarily saying it will be. I don't know what the player himself thinks yet." Considering the pressure Sasaki will face, it is better to avoid the "big market."
Sasaki began 45 days of posting negotiations on Wednesday (Korea time). The meeting with the team seems to have begun on Tuesday. "According to league sources, the Mets met with an agent from Sasaki, an FA pitcher," SNY reporter Andy Martino, who specializes in Yankees and Mets news, reported on Tuesday. Subsequent reports continued that the New York Yankees are also waiting for their turn.
Unexpected news came out on Sunday. There were reports that the Chicago White Sox met with or would meet with Sasaki.
"It has been revealed that Sasaki, who is trying to enter the Major League through posting, is scheduled to meet with the White Sox, who can be called the dark horse," Japanese Junichi Sports reported on the 22nd. The news was first announced by James Fox, a podcast specializing in the White Sox in the U.S.
"The White Sox have already met or are planning to meet with Sasaki. Iguchi Tadahito was one of them. However, chances are slim that the White Sox will sign this amazing right-handed pitcher," Fox said. Adding to Fox's news on the day, four teams have had talks with Sasaki, following the Mets Cubs and the White Sox.
Former Chiba Lotte manager Iguchi has played for the White Sox in the past. He joined the Major League as a member of the White Sox in 2005 and ranked fourth in the voting for Rookie of the Year by posting a batting average of 0.278 and 15 homers in his debut season. He then served as the manager of Chiba Lotte when Sasaki made his professional baseball debut.
Sasaki has not made an appointment with every club that wants to meet. The Philadelphia Phillies are virtually eliminated. Dave Dombrowski, president of the Philadelphia Phillies, said he was not invited by the team. He indirectly reveals that he has no plans to meet.
Philadelphia ranked No. 1 in the East Division of the National League this year. It was a strong team that advanced to the National League Championship Series last year and the World Series in 2022. However, some say that fans are enthusiastic about it. Philadelphia, ranking No. 1 in the district, is passing by, and the White Sox have lost by 121, confirming Sasaki's unique criteria.