11-15-2024, 02:39 PM
(11-15-2024, 10:39 AM)rok Wrote: Given that Sasaki will only earn a minor league salary plus signing bonus, I see no universe in which he comes to the Cubs over one of the powerhouse coastal teams.
My only hope is that he won't want to play in the shadow of Ohtani. But I could see San Diego being an attractive destination for him. Darvish is incredibly well-respected with Japanese ballplayers and he could mentor him. Plus, the west coast proximity factor would be appealing.
The Cubs have clearly done a solid job making Chicago a destination for Japanese players, but can they do it again? I'm not so sure...