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The situation surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s impending free agency is becoming clearer as interested teams make their pitches for the talented young ace. As the international signing period looms, Sasaki’s destination may soon be revealed.
In this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, host Jordan Shusterman, along with guest host Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, discusses the latest developments in Sasaki’s decision-making process. They delve into the teams vying for his services, why some teams are not in the running, and why the San Diego Padres are particularly keen on adding Sasaki to their rotation.
Additionally, Jordan is joined by Chris Cotillo, a Boston Red Sox beat writer for MassLive, to analyze the Red Sox’s offseason moves, projected starting rotation, top prospects, and reflect on the 2020 season. The episode also covers recent transactions by the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs’ acquisition of Vidal Bruján, and the Tampa Bay Rays’ signing of Eloy Jiménez.
(0:54) – Kiley McDaniel joins the show
(5:29) – The Opener: Latest on Roki Sasaki’s decision
(20:30) – Why the Padres need Sasaki
(32:20) – Chris Cotillo joins
(44:43) – Red Sox prospect talk
(50:49) – Boston’s rotation in 2025
(1:01:57) – Around the League: Nationals and Pirates make moves
(1:10:25) – Vidal Bruján to the Cubs
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