Blue Jays get OF Myles Straw and $2M in pool space from Guardians, but then miss out on Sasaki
Blue Jays swing deal with Guardians for former Gold Glove outfielder Myles Straw
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Toronto Blue Jays acquire outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with Cleveland Guardians
Rōki Sasaki Rumors: Padres Were Prepared to Offer $10M Contract Before Dodgers Deal
Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres were willing to offer Sasaki more than $10
What Sasaki's decision means for Dodgers, Blue Jays, Padres
Star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. We examine the fallout from his decision across the league.Dodgers remain fully operational Death Star Harry How / Getty ImagesAgent Joel Wolfe stood in front of reporters at the winter meetings in early December declaring his client would entertain pitches from any and all markets.
Toronto Blue Jays Acquire Speedy Outfielder, Bonus Money in Trade
The Toronto Blue Jays swung a trade on Friday, just minutes after we heard they were looking to acquire more international bonus money as part of their hope to
Two MLB Teams Remain in Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes As Padres Back Out
The sweepstakes for 23-year-old Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki could be nearing its conclusion. Sasaki, whose representation said he was open to playing for all 30 teams, is now reportedly down to two franchises as he nears a decision.
Toronto gets $2 million in pool space that could be used for Sasaki, also acquires Straw
Cleveland agreed to a long-term deal in April 2022 with Straw, but he hit just .221 with no homers, 32 RBIs and 21 stolen bases that year, then batted .238 with one homer, 29 RBIs and 20 steals in 2023.
Roki Sasaki field might be down to two teams – Dodgers and Blue Jays
The Padres have reportedly been eliminated as a destination for the Japanese right-hander. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays traded for additional international bonus pool money.
Roki Sasaki joins Dodgers: MLB investigation finds no evidence of improper agreement, per report
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing the defending World Series champions over the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, among other teams who showed interest in obtaining his services.
Trying to make sense of Blue Jays’ controversial cap-space gambit
What on earth were the Toronto Blue Jays thinking? Criticism of their controversial acquisition of Myles Straw and $11 million of his salary as a way to get an extra $2 million in international cap space — all before knowing Roki Sasaki’s intentions — continued within the baseball industry Saturday.
The Blue Jays' last-minute attempt to woo Roki Sasaki was reportedly as ill-advised as it seemed
The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.
‘The homework assignment’: Inside the final weeks of the chase for Roki Sasaki
How a yearslong selection process ended with a sushi chef, a Bel Air mansion, and a text from the most famous baseball player on the planet.
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MLB conducted investigation before Roki Sasaki’s posting
Prior to the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball officially posting right-hander Roki Sasaki for major league clubs last month, Major League Baseball conducted an investigation before authorizing Sasaki’s posting.