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The mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s free agency is starting to become a little clearer after teams reached out to express their interest in the young, budding ace’s talents. With the international signing period fast approaching, we may know the fate of where Sasaki will join sooner rather than later.
Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Kiley McDaniel of ESPN as they look at the latest news surrounding Sasaki, including which teams made their pitches, why some teams didn’t seem concerned and why the San Diego Padres appear to need the support to have. pitcher talents in their rotation more than anyone else.
Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan is joined by Boston Red Sox beat writer for MassLive, Chris Cotillo, as they look at the job the Red Sox have done so far this offseason, what their starting rotation looks like will see. like opening day, which prospects to keep an eye on, and reminiscing about the 2020 season. Later, Jordan and Kiley talk about the recent moves by the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as the Chicago Cubs trading for Vidal Bruján and the Tampa Bay Rays hoping to strike gold with the signing of Eloy Jiménez.
(0:54) – Kiley McDaniel joins the show
(5:29) – The Opener: Latest news on Roki Sasaki’s decision
(20:30) – Why the Padres need Sasaki
(32:20) – Chris Cotillo joins
(44:43) – Red Sox prospects talk
(50:49) – Boston’s 2025 rotation
(1:01:57) – Around the league: Nationals and Pirates make moves
(1:10:25) – Vidal Bruján for the Cubs
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