Roki Sasaki will not sign with Cubs - MLB.com
Jan 13, 2025 · CHICAGO -- The Cubs believe they have created an environment that is enticing for Japanese players looking to make the jump to Major League Baseball, as evidenced by the signings of lefty Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki in recent offseasons. Even so, it looks as though star pitcher Roki Sasaki
As Roki Sasaki Nears a Decision, Here's the Case the Cubs Likely …
Jan 13, 2025 · By next Monday, we might very well know which MLB team Roki Sasaki will play for over the balance of the 2020s. Sasaki has taken meetings with several teams and mulled his many options, and it's very nearly time to select the best one.
This Cubs trade offer for $109 million ace would take sting out of Roki …
Jan 14, 2025 · The Chicago Cubs, like several other teams, found out Monday that Roki Sasaki won't be playing for them in 2025. It's tough news, but there's no time to sulk. Earlier this winter, the Cubs made ...
Cubs are informed that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them ...
Jan 13, 2025 · On Monday evening, the Chicago Cubs were informed that they will not be the ultimate destination for Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki, a league source told The Athletic.. The Cubs were one of ...
Obsessive Roki Sasaki Watch: All the Latest on the Japanese Ace
Jan 13, 2025 · You know the situation by now: 23-year-old Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is going to decide on his MLB organization in the coming days. The 2025 International Free Agency period opens up on Wednesday, January 15 (the earliest he can sign), and Sasaki’s posting window expires January 23 (the latest he can sign).
Cubs shift focus after pursuit of Roki Sasaki - MLB.com
Jan 18, 2025 · CHICAGO -- The Dodgers were deemed a favorite to land star international prospect Roki Sasaki from the moment he was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball this offseason. On Friday, as Cubs Convention was just getting rolling in Chicago, the pitcher announced on Instagram that he
Cubs on Short List as Roki Sasaki Returns to Japan Following …
Dec 31, 2024 · Wasserman’s Joel Wolfe, the agent for free-agent pitcher Rōki Sasaki, spoke with reporters Monday evening via Zoom to provide updates on his client’s decision-making process. Wolfe explained that 20 teams submitted initial presentations that included PowerPoint decks, short films, and books.
Roki Sasaki Will Officially Be Posted, Chicago Cubs Could Become …
Nov 9, 2024 · Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball will post Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki this winter, which will make him available for all 30 Major League...
Roki Sasaki's Agent Speaks: Process and Timeline, an "Imanaga" …
Dec 30, 2024 · In terms of timeline, Wolfe reports that Roki Sasaki has traveled back to Japan for now, but that his next step will be city visits. However, the exact quote is that he might “want to visit one or two cities as he tries to finalize the decision-making process.”
Chicago Cubs Target Roki Sasaki Has Officially Been Posted
Dec 9, 2024 · Fortunately, arguably the best pitcher on the market, Roki Sasaki, can only be signed for $7.5 million due to international rules. There have been rumors about when Sasaki would be posted, and...