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The Dodgers are still seen as frontrunners in the Sasaki sweepstakes, but reports indicate that this is far from a done deal. The consensus seems to be that while the Dodgers are prime contenders, several other teams—including the Padres, Cubs, and perhaps even the Mets—could also emerge as significant players in the pursuit of the Japanese ace. During a recent discussion, baseball analyst Doug McCain and I examined the potential impact of Sasaki's signing with the Dodgers, especially regarding their plans to re-sign Walker Buehler, an important figure in the team's pitching rotation.