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Post by brendan98 on Jan 29, 2024 13:42:52 GMT -5
Was just listening to a discussion on MLB on XM about Sasaki, specifically they were saying that it is rumored that he has an opt out in his contract in Japan where he can come play in MLB next year, but that his contract would be limited to International signing bonus pool and salary of MLB rookie contract because he is under 25 years old. It is very likely that if he was available as a MLB free agent he'd get more money than any pitcher in history, and it would be hard to imagine anybody risking the opportunity to make over $300M.
I am curious however, once a player under 25 is signed, is there any rule that prohibits the team who signs him from working out an extension that basically pays the $300M+ that same year?
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jan 29, 2024 15:25:13 GMT -5
Was just listening to a discussion on MLB on XM about Sasaki, specifically they were saying that it is rumored that he has an opt out in his contract in Japan where he can come play in MLB next year, but that his contract would be limited to International signing bonus pool and salary of MLB rookie contract because he is under 25 years old. It is very likely that if he was available as a MLB free agent he'd get more money than any pitcher in history, and it would be hard to imagine anybody risking the opportunity to make over $300M. I am curious however, once a player under 25 is signed, is there any rule that prohibits the team who signs him from working out an extension that basically pays the $300M+ that same year? Contracts need to be approved by the commissioner's office. An obvious attempt like that to circumvent the rules for IFAs wouldn't be allowed.
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Post by badfishnbc on Jan 29, 2024 15:45:09 GMT -5
He's going to do what Ohtani did. Ohtani's first deal was a $2.315-million signing bonus and the league minimum, like any other international under 25. Shohei is Sasaki's hero. He'll sign with the Dodgers for a signing bonus, and then work through controllable and arbitration years, just as has been done before.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jan 29, 2024 15:47:22 GMT -5
He's going to do what Ohtani did. Ohtani's first deal was a $2.315-million signing bonus and the league minimum, like any other international under 25. Shohei is Sasaki's hero. He'll sign with the Dodgers for a signing bonus, and then work through controllable and arbitration years, just as has been done before. It's possible, but he's also looking at a $400,000,000 contract if he waits one more year and stays healthy.
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Post by bg23 on Jan 29, 2024 16:13:29 GMT -5
Feels to me like whether he waits or goes to the MLB next year he is signing with the Dodgers. Regardless of when and who he joins (unless it’s the Yankees) he should be fun to watch!
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Post by chaimtime on Jan 29, 2024 16:35:22 GMT -5
Maybe Ohtani will do us a solid and fill his head with stories about how wonderful it is to play in Fenway Park. Being third banana behind Ohtani and Yamamoto in LA doesn’t sound like the worst gig in the world, but being the savior of one of baseballs floundering elite isn’t such a bad spot to be in, either. Especially if this pitching development program works out the way everyone hopes it does.
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Post by cdj on Jan 29, 2024 17:20:22 GMT -5
He’s a dodger until further notice
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Post by chaimtime on Jan 29, 2024 17:53:39 GMT -5
He’s a dodger until further notice He is with that attitude. Come on, what’s wrong with a little delusional manifestation??
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Post by Smittyw on Jan 29, 2024 18:23:54 GMT -5
He’s a dodger until further notice They might as well try for an all-Japanese 2025 rotation at this point.
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Post by dirtdog on Jan 31, 2024 20:59:00 GMT -5
Hearing on LA radio he is a Dodger lock. Am I the only one that wonders if this Dodger off season is a catalyst for an International draft?
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Post by 0ap0 on Feb 2, 2024 11:26:53 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to watching Dodgers games for the next few years. They should be good. More teams should be like them, or at least try.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Feb 4, 2024 21:34:47 GMT -5
The Dodgers have other advantages not just money. LA is a sprawling set of communities, including Japanese and Korean-Americans. They'll be competing with SF, their long-time rivals with that team's Korean import. It should be good baseball.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Feb 4, 2024 23:19:38 GMT -5
If the Dodgers land this kid next, does that move the needle for a hard cap? The entire country of Japan shouldn't just be LADs farm system.
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Post by freddysthefuture2003 on Feb 4, 2024 23:36:07 GMT -5
If the Dodgers land this kid next, does that move the needle for a hard cap? The entire country of Japan shouldn't just be LADs farm system. Hard cap on what? He's going to be subject to the IFA rules, they can't just give him $400m
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Post by gerry on Feb 5, 2024 2:36:19 GMT -5
The Dodgers have other advantages not just money. LA is a sprawling set of communities, including Japanese and Korean-Americans. They'll be competing with SF, their long-time rivals with that team's Korean import. It should be good baseball. So right. L.A’s Little Tokyo is quite large and almost a stone’s throw from Chavez Ravine and has been there for ages. It’s residents were sent to camps in WWII, their belongings stored in and aggressively guarded by church schools, such as Maryknoll’s. As Japanese businesses expanded after the war in what the residents themselves called “J-Town”, much of the again successful community moved their homes east along the I-10 to suburbs like Monterey Park (along with other large Asian communities including Chinese and Korean.) It’s a fairly short commute to the thriving J-Town and Chinatown. The L.A. Korean community established itself in the 70’s-80’s, west of J-Town and not far from McArthur Park (the one Jim Webb wrote about) and just grew and grew. I noticed the other day, approaching Little Saigon In Garden Grove in north Orange County, a newish freeway sign saying Korea Town. LA is also home to large Thai, Samoan, Tongan, Philippine, and Indonesian and Indian communities. Which is why SoCal has the most and best Asian and PAC Island restaurants probably outside of Asia. Which is awesome. So many choices. And Dodger hats are worn in every one, except in OC where Angel hats are also worn. Though that may be changing this off-season.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Feb 5, 2024 6:52:31 GMT -5
If the Dodgers land this kid next, does that move the needle for a hard cap? The entire country of Japan shouldn't just be LADs farm system. Hard cap on what? He's going to be subject to the IFA rules, they can't just give him $400m I don't know anything about his deal, but would it not make more sense for him to opt out and sign a 2 year contract with a Japanese club? I assumed he was also just under 25.
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Post by Smittyw on Feb 5, 2024 8:48:08 GMT -5
Has there been any specific reporting that he prefers the west coast/LA in particular? I understand the numerous reasons why we're assuming that's the case, but just wondering.
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Post by ematz1423 on Feb 5, 2024 9:05:17 GMT -5
Has there been any specific reporting that he prefers the west coast/LA in particular? I understand the numerous reasons why we're assuming that's the case, but just wondering. Pretty sure it's folks jumping to conclusions, I'm not going to say the LAD don't have a great shot and probably are the "favorites" but to act like it's a foregone conclusion is pretty silly to me.
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Post by 0ap0 on Feb 5, 2024 10:37:50 GMT -5
So right. L.A’s Little Tokyo is quite large and almost a stone’s throw from Chavez Ravine and has been there for ages. It’s residents were sent to camps in WWII, their belongings stored in and aggressively guarded by church schools, such as Maryknoll’s. As Japanese businesses expanded after the war in what the residents themselves called “J-Town”, much of the again successful community moved their homes east along the I-10 to suburbs like Monterey Park (along with other large Asian communities including Chinese and Korean.) It’s a fairly short commute to the thriving J-Town and Chinatown. Quite! And even moreso, go a little farther West in the city and you'll find Little Osaka. LA is large and diverse enough to have *multiple* Japanese neighborhoods. (Multiple Chinatowns, too.)
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Feb 5, 2024 12:42:29 GMT -5
The real takeaway is that the Red Sox need to push for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland to get more involved in baseball.
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Post by 0ap0 on Feb 5, 2024 13:42:41 GMT -5
The real takeaway is that the Red Sox need to push for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland to get more involved in baseball. I'm eyeing Portugal and Brazil.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Feb 5, 2024 14:05:25 GMT -5
The real takeaway is that the Red Sox need to push for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland to get more involved in baseball. I'm eyeing Portugal and Brazil. Eh. Feel like that would only help the Florida teams.
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Post by incandenza on Feb 5, 2024 14:16:09 GMT -5
For a mere 1% commission on any international signing, I will gladly explain azimuths to any interested major league team. (Fun fact: the closest US state to the continent of Africa is Maine.)
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Post by Oregon Norm on Feb 5, 2024 15:58:24 GMT -5
All they need is a globe and a long enough piece of string. Consulting fees are not required.
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Post by incandenza on Feb 5, 2024 17:18:52 GMT -5
All they need is a globe and a long enough piece of string. Consulting fees are not required. Shhhh!
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