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While the Yankees may face an uphill battle due to geographic considerations and competition from other top-tier teams, Alex pointed out concerns regarding the instability currently surrounding the Padres, which could influence Sasaki's decision. The Dodgers are often presumed to be a safer option in terms of their recent success, but questions remain about whether Sasaki would truly want to share the spotlight with other high-profile stars like Shohei Ohtani and Yamamoto.