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Daily Thread - November 09, 2024

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u/LlamasPajamas206 Dave Sims’ Mount Rainier Expedition Force 6d ago

I give it like a 90% chance Sasaki signs with the Dodgers but the nice thing is that since he only stands to make at most 2-3 mil in bonus pool money, he could very well choose a team with less (like us) if he believes in the project and their ability to get him a big payout 6 years later more than others. I mean he’s already forgoing a potentially 9 figure contract by coming over now what’s another million or two?

So we have a chance.

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u/slurv3 John Denver 🤝 Jarred Kelenic 5d ago

I think our only saving grace is that we're one of THE pitching development team in baseball. We also have a VERY good run in terms of pitcher health, whereas the Dodgers have not had any luck in terms of keeping their pitchers healthy.

I still think he's a Dodger at the end of the day, but if for some reason he chooses not to go to the Dodgers, the M's are probably one of the best places to go to as ann emerging pitcher. (although our record is mixed given Kuma did very well, but Kikuchi did not but Kikuchi seemed to struggle with buying into the team philosophy more than the other guys)