Roki Sasaki

[steveringo]

Interesting how this 23 year old is controlling the market right now... The kid threw 100 mph in high school. He's got a nasty splitter. He already has a perfect game....

Because of stupid international rules, he is the cheapest option for SP right now. Once he is signed, everyone else will start dropping.

 

[steveringo]

Why is Roki Sasaki such a big deal? Let’s dive in

Sasaki is a monster talent, one who could develop into a soul-snatching, Cy Young-level pitcher. He offers a rare combination of current ability and upside. The only real total package comparison is Paul Skenes.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Shanemansj13]

This is why bigger markets have such a huge advantage in this sport. Not only do they have a lot more to spend on players but they will get more interest from international players. When was the last time an international player went to Rays or Indians? Who are two very successful organizations but lower market teams. More money gives those organization more margin to take risk and fail bc why not? Just do it over again and spend more like the Mets. Eventually they will figure it out right. Going to the NLCS would seem like an accomplishment but when you have the highest payroll and spend a ton every year expectations are championship or bust even in a league where anything can happen in the playoffs.

Even from early reports from Sasaki's agent saying he might go to a mid-market team...I just don't see it. It's going to be a big market and it sounds like Chicago could be the team. In this case, it's huge for a team signing him to only a minor league contract bc his injury history is rough. Who knows if he can take on a big workload, maybe he can a low inning starter or eventually form into a closer? It will be interesting considering he hasn't proved he can pitch for an extended amount of time.

 

[steveringo]

This is why bigger markets have such a huge advantage in this sport. Not only do they have a lot more to spend on players but they will get more interest from international players. When was the last time an international player went to Rays or Indians? Who are two very successful organizations but lower market teams. More money gives those organization more margin to take risk and fail bc why not? Just do it over again and spend more like the Mets. Eventually they will figure it out right. Going to the NLCS would seem like an accomplishment but when you have the highest payroll and spend a ton every year expectations are championship or bust even in a league where anything can happen in the playoffs.

Even from early reports from Sasaki's agent saying he might go to a mid-market team...I just don't see it. It's going to be a big market and it sounds like Chicago could be the team. In this case, it's huge for a team signing him to only a minor league contract bc his injury history is rough. Who knows if he can take on a big workload, maybe he can a low inning starter or eventually form into a closer? It will be interesting considering he hasn't proved he can pitch for an extended amount of time.

How much can he sign for?​

At age 23, Sasaki is subject to international bonus pool money restrictions, as he’s under 25 and has less than six seasons of service time in a foreign league recognized by MLB. So we won’t be seeing a Yamamoto type of deal here (12 years, $325 million). This is similar to when Ohtani came here in 2017, when he received a bonus of $2.3 million from the Angels.
For those reasons, where Sasaki decides to sign won't be based on who can give him the biggest bonus now. While teams are not permitted to talk about long-term extensions when negotiating with a posted player, there will no doubt be some calculus about future earning potential and opportunities to compete for World Series titles.

Here are the remaining international bonus pools for the 2024 signing period, as of a November 9 Associated Press report:
Dodgers: $2,502,500
Orioles: $2,147,300
Yankees: $1,487,200
Giants: $1,247,500
Red Sox: $990,000
Rockies: $857,800
White Sox: $740,000
Cardinals: $672,200
Tigers: $620,000
D-backs: $559,300
Royals: $462,300
Marlins: $337,500
Mets: $314,000
Astros: $287,500
Cubs: $237,200
Angels: $212,200
Guardians: $114,300
Nationals: $112,500
Brewers: $110,500
Pirates: $89,800
Phillies: $42,200
Reds: $35,000
Athletics: $33,000
Mariners: $19,500
Twins: $17,500
Blue Jays: $12,200
Padres: $2,200
Rays: $0
Braves: $0
Rangers: $0

If Sasaki waits until the 2025 signing period to come to terms, all 30 teams’ bonus pools reset. Clubs do have the ability to trade for additional bonus pool funds that could help augment any bonus offer, though they can only acquire up to 60 percent of their assigned pool.
Here’s the complete list of initial international bonus pools for the 2025 signing period:
$7,555,500
CIN, DET, MIA, MIL, MIN, OAK, SEA, TB
$6,908,600
ARI, BAL, CLE, COL, KC, PIT
$6,261,600
ATL, BOS, CHC, CWS, LAA, NYM, NYY, PHI, SD, TEX, TOR, WSH
$5,646,200
HOU, STL
$5,146,200
LAD, SF

 

[Shanemansj13]

How much can he sign for?​

At age 23, Sasaki is subject to international bonus pool money restrictions, as he’s under 25 and has less than six seasons of service time in a foreign league recognized by MLB. So we won’t be seeing a Yamamoto type of deal here (12 years, $325 million). This is similar to when Ohtani came here in 2017, when he received a bonus of $2.3 million from the Angels.
For those reasons, where Sasaki decides to sign won't be based on who can give him the biggest bonus now. While teams are not permitted to talk about long-term extensions when negotiating with a posted player, there will no doubt be some calculus about future earning potential and opportunities to compete for World Series titles.

Here are the remaining international bonus pools for the 2024 signing period, as of a November 9 Associated Press report:
Dodgers: $2,502,500
Orioles: $2,147,300
Yankees: $1,487,200
Giants: $1,247,500
Red Sox: $990,000
Rockies: $857,800
White Sox: $740,000
Cardinals: $672,200
Tigers: $620,000
D-backs: $559,300
Royals: $462,300
Marlins: $337,500
Mets: $314,000
Astros: $287,500
Cubs: $237,200
Angels: $212,200
Guardians: $114,300
Nationals: $112,500
Brewers: $110,500
Pirates: $89,800
Phillies: $42,200
Reds: $35,000
Athletics: $33,000
Mariners: $19,500
Twins: $17,500
Blue Jays: $12,200
Padres: $2,200
Rays: $0
Braves: $0
Rangers: $0

If Sasaki waits until the 2025 signing period to come to terms, all 30 teams’ bonus pools reset. Clubs do have the ability to trade for additional bonus pool funds that could help augment any bonus offer, though they can only acquire up to 60 percent of their assigned pool.
Here’s the complete list of initial international bonus pools for the 2025 signing period:
$7,555,500
CIN, DET, MIA, MIL, MIN, OAK, SEA, TB
$6,908,600
ARI, BAL, CLE, COL, KC, PIT
$6,261,600
ATL, BOS, CHC, CWS, LAA, NYM, NYY, PHI, SD, TEX, TOR, WSH
$5,646,200
HOU, STL
$5,146,200
LAD, SF

I know. He can only be signed to a minor league contract. I was just speaking in general. Why would he sign with a mid or lower market team? Even a contender. Another advantage for big market teams not even taking a contract into the discussion

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I know. He can only be signed to a minor league contract. I was just speaking in general. Why would he sign with a mid or lower market team? Even a contender. Another advantage for big market teams not even taking a contract into the discussion

By Japan media market standards, Chicago might be the mid market, tbh.

Tokyo is like unimaginably huge.