I think Ohtani will have something to say to Roki about playing for the Dodgers. I think Ohtani wishes he would have chosen the Dodgers the first time instead of the Angels.
He probably picks the Dodgers 6 years ago, but the DH was not in effect in the NL at that time and he wanted to pitch and hit. Not being able to DH would have meant playing right field on non-pitching days, very difficult to do over a whole season. So, he signed with the Angels.
I think Ohtani going to the Angels was the best decision for him as he wanted to establish his 2-way career. Now Roki is just a pitcher, and Ohtani may have something to say to Roki about playing for small market teams in MLB.
As a Yankee fan and as much as I don’t like it, the Dodgers have completely cornered the Japanese market. They will sign Sasaki, and fair play to them.
Roki wants to be able to grow with an organization , he will accomplish that with the Padres . The Dodgers have Ohtani and Yoshi that Roki and learn and grow with. Roki will make more money with the Dodgers period $$$
No you can't make a case for Lindor stop saying that. Lindor is on a team without stars, so he shines bright. Ohtani is on a team full not just stars but MVPs and he still shines brighter than all of them. Lindor is the MVP of the Mets for sure, Ohtani is the MVP of the MLB. All the eyeballs he has brought in all the endorsements, advertising, ancillary benefits for LA and MLB and only cost them 2M a year! 😉
If Roki signs with the Dodgers it will be because HE WANTS TO AND BELIEVES IT IS THE BEST FOR HIM. How can anyone be upset with this? It’s his life and career. I don’t hear folks complaining about AJ Preller and Yu Darvish recruiting him for years now. Isn’t that against the rules too? Or is it only if there are rumors the Dodgers scouted him too for many years? The hysteria needs to end. It is what it is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@kevinnoah-i4oNo they do everything well. Player development, drafting, analytics, advanced scouting, etc. All fans of all teams should want their team to do the same. Smaller market teams have proven they can win with the current playoff system. They need to step it up.
All these coverage and straight up assumptions of Roki is a Dodger already is giving me the Lakers and its fanbase vibes. Yeah you got the money you have the spotlight and on paper the Dodgers can sign literally anyone, but ffs don't talk like it is just one team in the major leagues, while I respected their run this year, this is going too far by just saying he is gonna sign with them, it is NOT DONE until it is official, please! One reason I am so triggered by these talks was back in last year the first question Corey Seager was asked in the press conference after the WS clinching game was, "Why did the Dodgers let you go?", like WTF? Would you ask Griffey or Vlad Jr why they don't go to the Yankees? Or is it really you are thinking just your Dodgers is the only real baseball team, COME. ON!
these are just dodgers haters talking 😅 which i find it hilarious. It's not the dodgers fault we are place geographically closer to Japan than any other state in the 🇺🇸 . It's not the dodgers fault that OTHANI & YAMAMOTO were willing to play for the DODGERS. It's not the dodgers fault that we have one of the most populated and biggest state in the 🇺🇸 . Its not the dodgers fault that all their top pay players are willing to defer money, thats their choice. Its not the dodgers fault that LOS ANGELES is the mecca for the Mexican 🇲🇽 community and have the best fans in baseball. IF MLB don't like this whole circus than any Japanese player that comes before the age of 25yr make them go to the worst team and let that pitcher or battet play with the worst defense and worst offense in the league. I'm sure that would be ideal for any player coming from Japan that's under 25 - he would definitely love that experience. ALSO no team should be be able to sent scouts or managers to Japan LETS DO THAT see how you like it 🤔 💭
Good luck with that fantasy. With or w/o Roki, the Dodgers will continue to roll. Believe that. Remember, Ohtani had Roki in mind as well when he and his people formulated the deferred contract. He will get his bag when he gets extended. It’s not like it’s anything new.
I think Ohtani will have something to say to Roki about playing for the Dodgers. I think Ohtani wishes he would have chosen the Dodgers the first time instead of the Angels.
He probably picks the Dodgers 6 years ago, but the DH was not in effect in the NL at that time and he wanted to pitch and hit. Not being able to DH would have meant playing right field on non-pitching days, very difficult to do over a whole season. So, he signed with the Angels.
I think Ohtani going to the Angels was the best decision for him as he wanted to establish his 2-way career. Now Roki is just a pitcher, and Ohtani may have something to say to Roki about playing for small market teams in MLB.
Amazing how everybody know Roki intimately. Very funny!!
If he had a verbal agreement with the Dodgers he never wouldve put on a Padres jersey.
where did he put on a padres jersy?
Sasaki doesn’t need a precontract to decide on signing with the Dodgers
Did the guy on the left have an ex who’s married to a Dodgers player bc the hate is real…
He’s a Madre fan.
As a Yankee fan and as much as I don’t like it, the Dodgers have completely cornered the Japanese market. They will sign Sasaki, and fair play to them.
even if there was a secret handshake between dodgers and roki, SO WHAT? this will only help other team to save time and energy courting this kid.
Roki wants to be able to grow with an organization , he will accomplish that with the Padres . The Dodgers have Ohtani and Yoshi that Roki and learn and grow with. Roki will make more money with the Dodgers period $$$
No you can't make a case for Lindor stop saying that. Lindor is on a team without stars, so he shines bright. Ohtani is on a team full not just stars but MVPs and he still shines brighter than all of them. Lindor is the MVP of the Mets for sure, Ohtani is the MVP of the MLB. All the eyeballs he has brought in all the endorsements, advertising, ancillary benefits for LA and MLB and only cost them 2M a year! 😉
NO ONE IN THE UNIVERSE WOULD TAKE LINDOR'S SEASON OVER OHTANI'S
Maybe the Cubs don't spend cause their manager costs so much. Should payroll comparisons also include them.
If Roki signs with the Dodgers it will be because HE WANTS TO AND BELIEVES IT IS THE BEST FOR HIM. How can anyone be upset with this? It’s his life and career. I don’t hear folks complaining about AJ Preller and Yu Darvish recruiting him for years now. Isn’t that against the rules too? Or is it only if there are rumors the Dodgers scouted him too for many years? The hysteria needs to end. It is what it is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Haters dog. Dodgers are simply the best organization, right now
By spending more money.
@@kevinnoah-i4o Yankees and Mets spent more than the Dodgers in 2024. L take and proves that the Dodgers are a better org than those 2.
@@kevinnoah-i4oNo they do everything well. Player development, drafting, analytics, advanced scouting, etc. All fans of all teams should want their team to do the same. Smaller market teams have proven they can win with the current playoff system. They need to step it up.
@@kevinnoah-i4oWhat are the Mets and Yankees excuse then? What a stupid comment.
@kevinnoah-i4o don't be mad that your team doesn't spend money.😂
Haters don’t want Roki to sign with the Dodgers 😂 gonna make things up to sabotage them
Roki to the As. Everyone is fooled
Yankees have traded a ton of prospects the past 3 seasons or so.
All these coverage and straight up assumptions of Roki is a Dodger already is giving me the Lakers and its fanbase vibes.
Yeah you got the money you have the spotlight and on paper the Dodgers can sign literally anyone, but ffs don't talk like it is just one team in the major leagues, while I respected their run this year, this is going too far by just saying he is gonna sign with them, it is NOT DONE until it is official, please!
One reason I am so triggered by these talks was back in last year the first question Corey Seager was asked in the press conference after the WS clinching game was, "Why did the Dodgers let you go?", like WTF? Would you ask Griffey or Vlad Jr why they don't go to the Yankees? Or is it really you are thinking just your Dodgers is the only real baseball team, COME. ON!
these are just dodgers haters talking 😅 which i find it hilarious. It's not the dodgers fault we are place geographically closer to Japan than any other state in the 🇺🇸 . It's not the dodgers fault that OTHANI & YAMAMOTO were willing to play for the DODGERS. It's not the dodgers fault that we have one of the most populated and biggest state in the 🇺🇸 . Its not the dodgers fault that all their top pay players are willing to defer money, thats their choice. Its not the dodgers fault that LOS ANGELES is the mecca for the Mexican 🇲🇽 community and have the best fans in baseball. IF MLB don't like this whole circus than any Japanese player that comes before the age of 25yr make them go to the worst team and let that pitcher or battet play with the worst defense and worst offense in the league. I'm sure that would be ideal for any player coming from Japan that's under 25 - he would definitely love that experience. ALSO no team should be be able to sent scouts or managers to Japan LETS DO THAT see how you like it 🤔 💭
Understandable?
Give me a break. Haters
Yeah I feel like Roki may not want to be in the shadows of ohtani and yammamuto, I could see him either Going padres or braves
Sasaki is going to the Padres.
You’re right, Hiro Sasaki is but Roki Sasaki is going to the Dodgers
Roki might be wondering why so many Dodgers pitchers got injured. If he goes to a smaller team he'll be treated like a god.
Sasaki agent just saying that so once he signs with the dodgers he can say it wasn’t a handshake deal
Dodgers fans cant accept that Sasaki might not want to team up with Ohtani/Yamamoto and just may want to beat them instead
They can accept that. What they don't accept is some stupid shady deal to do so.
Of course we can. Dumb comment. Wherever he goes, he goes. We Dodgers fans are fine with it.
Good luck with that fantasy. With or w/o Roki, the Dodgers will continue to roll. Believe that.
Remember, Ohtani had Roki in mind as well when he and his people formulated the deferred contract. He will get his bag when he gets extended.
It’s not like it’s anything new.
And, if he signs with the Dodgers, what will you cry about then?!? 🤡💨
To these two clowns, 50-50. Unanimous. A pitcher rehabbing. 🤡🤡