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Analyzing the Offseason Pitching Market: The Case of Roki Sasaki
The offseason is a pivotal time in Major League Baseball (MLB), particularly for teams looking to reinforce their rosters with top-tier starting pitchers. This year, the landscape is notably affected by the absence of premier free-agent pitchers like Blake Snell, Max Fried, and Corbin Burnes. Among those in high demand, 22-year-old Roki Sasaki stands apart as a transcendent talent and an intriguing case in the international signing process.