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The mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s free agency is starting to become a little clearer after teams expressed interest in the budding young ace’s talents. With the international signing period fast approaching, we might learn Sasaki’s fate 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 have made their pitch, why some teams don’t seem to care, and why the San Diego Padres seem to need the talented pitcher in their rotation more than anyone.
Also in this episode of Baseball-B-Cast Bar, Jordan is joined by Chris Cotillo, Boston Red Sox editor for MassLive, as they look at the work the Red Sox have done so far this offseason, what their starting rotation will look like on game day opening, prospects to watch, and memories from the 2020 season. Later, Jordan and Kiley talk about 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 their signing of Eloy Jiménez.
(0:54) – Kiley McDaniel joins the show
(5:29) – The Opening: Latest news on Roki Sasaki’s decision
(8:30 p.m.) – Why the Padres need Sasaki
(32:20) – Chris Cotillo joins
(44:43) – Discussion of Red Sox hopes
(50:49) – Boston 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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