Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is in the interview stage with the prospects who want to take him to the Major Leagues, in a battle to convince him that promises to be intense, although it is a story that will not last long.
Sasaki is one of the hottest free agents around, but he doesn’t want to wait long to be available at his new team, so he is expected to announce his next destination as soon as the international signing period opens on January 15.
Being a 23-year-old player, he can only aspire to a minor league contract for a maximum of $7,555,500, which makes him an object of desire for all teams, and big checkbooks are not the priority, which takes away an advantage from the powerful Dodgers, Yankees and Mets, although it does not rule them out.
According to a report from the NY Post, Joel Wolfe, Sasaki’s agent, is taking into account the history of MLB teams to take his client, in addition to the development of young pitchers. In this respect, the Yankees may have a point in their favor, but it is possible that choosing an option that is not so media-driven will gain strength in the choice, and this is where the unexpected name of the Chicago Cubs arose.
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