“Today's Tokyo edition, Roki Sasaki (23), who is aiming to transfer to the majors from Lotte via the posting system, is set to decide on his transfer destination on the 16th (today).”
[BNS] Blue Jays are actively negotiating an extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and he's the most important hitter in their lineup so the recent NYM trade speculation feels like wishful thinking on the part of the Mets (and possibly an attempt to gain leverage on Pete Alonso).
[Martino] The Mets have pivoted to plan B, post-Alonso. They now consider it the most likely outcome that Alonso will sign elsewhere. They add Winker and will add a reliever, possibly a top one.
Leaked for TOTY- Prepare the lotion.
Waiting for sasaki to sign is giving me an aneurism
[Gomez] SOURCE: The #BlueJays are pushing hardest for Roki Sasaki. Jays executives are aware that if they sign the promising Japanese pitcher they will vindicate themselves about their fans, who have expressed frustration as top players continue to sign elsewhere.
Steve Kerr on if he thinks the Warriors should make a move by the deadline: “I have 100% faith in our organization to do whatever the right thing is and sometimes the right thing is to not do anything. It depends on what you’re going to do, what that means. And Mike is so good at his job..."
[Spotrac] When factoring in the 60% international pool surplus that can be acquired via trade, these are the "max' bonuses that the reported finalist teams can offer Roki Sasaki. Mariners: $12M Padres: $10M Blue Jays: $10M Dodgers: $8.1M
[Bob Nightengale] The Padres are cautiously optimistic he’s coming their way
Roki Sasaki throwing a bullpen session at Petco Park
[Passan] The finalists for Japanese star right-hander Roki Sasaki are the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN. Sasaki will decide on his team by the closing of his posting window Jan. 23.
[Dodgers Nation] BREAKING: Roki Sasaki had second meetings with two teams — the Padres and Blue Jays — in their respective cities, per @TheAthletic ⬇️🔗 Three teams were eliminated from the sweepstakes on Monday. The Dodgers appear to still be in the running.
[Rodriguez]According to my source, the cubs are out in the race for Roki Sasaki.
[Gambadoro] It will not be the Diamondbacks. Arizona had interest in Sasaki early but never got a meeting with him.
[Grant] Roki Sasaki has informed Rangers he will be signing elsewhere, per person familiar with process.
[Grant]Roki Sasaki has informed Rangers he will be signing elsewhere, per person familiar with process.
[Heyman] Mets are indeed out on Sasaki
Sources: Roki Sasaki visits with Padres in San Diego
[Curry] Source: The Yankees have been told Sasaki will not be signing with them.
[Curry]Source: The Yankees have been told Sasaki will not be signing with them.
[MLB Deadline News]The #Mets seem unlikely to sign international free-agent RHP Roki Sasaki, per @BenBadler
[MLB Deadline News] The Mets seem unlikely to sign international free-agent RHP Roki Sasaki, per Ben Badler
[Baggarly] Giants were told they are out on Roki Sasaki.
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