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Ben Badler on Roki Sasaki and the chaotic international signing period
Baseball America's Ben Badler delves into Roki Sasaki's influence on the international signing bonus pool and whether MLB should revamp the process.Badler relates Sasaki's case to other recent Japanese pitchers and shares what to expect from him in 2025, considering concerns about his durability and velocity inconsistencies.Ben explains the international signing period's dynamics and how Sasaki's potential signing has impacted other international free agents.Follow FT - Baseball the way it should be covered
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Will Sammon's insider notes on big remaining free agents
The Athletic's Will Sammon discusses the possibility that top remaining free agents settle for short-term deals with opt-outs. Will this lead to a record-setting annual salary for Pete Alonso?Will provides the latest on Marcus Stroman’s trade market and touches on the quieter-than-expected market for Jack Flaherty.FT answers fan questions: Where will Jurickson Profar sign? Is Nolan Arenado destined to stay in St. Louis now?The guys make way too early bold predictions for the 2025 season, including the Astros' reign in the AL West ending, a future Hall of Famer returning to form, a young star taking the NL MVP title from Shohei Ohtani and a new AL East champion.More insight on FT Live every weekday LIVE 1-3pE HERE.
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FairT - Roki Sasaki meets with Jays, Bregman/Red Sox stare down, Predicting Pete Alonso's deal
Ken Rosenthal expands on his reporting that Roki Sasaki had an in-person meeting with the Toronto Blue Jays. Will the silver medalists for Shohei Ohtani strike gold? (start of show)(3:35) Quotes from Fenway Fest in Boston indicate Alex Cora wants Alex Bregman as his second baseman. Will the "incomplete" Red Sox add to their club?(6:42) Ken argues that it's time for free agents seeking long-term deals (Santander, Flaherty) to consider bridge deals with opt outs.Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.(9:49) Ken predicts Pete Alonso's next contract - and isn't blindly throwing darts!(16:36) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how Hall of Fame voters will treat this generation's starting pitching, if a small market team can actually land Sasaki & if the Cubs new normal is staying well below the luxury tax threshold.WATCH - Fair Territory episodes drop 2x per week on Youtube too!
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Roki Sasaki says NO to Giants/Yankees/Mets, Blue Jays sign Jeff Hoffman
What do we think of the Blue Jays replacing Jordan Romano with Jeff Hoffman and why did other clubs flunk his medicals? (0:17)(9:14) Anthony Santander is a good player! Why hasn’t he signed yet?(12:07) After an intriguing bullpen addition, where do the Nationals stack up in the tough National League East?Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.(19:44) Tommy Kahnle’s market is heating up. Will he amp up his changeup usage?(34:57) Roki Sasaki is starting to tell some teams NO. Why didn't the Giants, Yankees and Mets land him?Hosts: Toddfather, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Logan O’Hoppe on Angels Travis d’Arnaud addition, Offseason talk
Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe gives us a peek into his offseason so far. (5:54) Discussions with new teammate Travis d'Arnaud.What was it like to see his former battery mate, Patrick Sandoval, sign with the Red Sox for more money? Hosts: A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Jason Kipnis, Scott BraunCheck out all of the FT Network shows HERE.
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