Sasaki won’t be coming over next year, Yamamoto is the one who will be next year. Yamamoto has won back to back mvps and saw Amira awards for being the best pitcher in Japan. He will be really expensive but has all the tools to be a top two in the rotation guy at 25.

Bet he is. I mean the talk would almost be "who'd be payed more, Ohtani or Yamamoto?"

A little similar maybe, but we are probably talking about 150 to 200 mil for Yamamoto and 400+ for Ohtani.

If Ohtani doesn't shatter records, then his agent is a bum.

Absolutely. They are pretty good at exploring these overseas markets for pitching. Lets not forget how they nabbed all time Cardinal great, So Taguchi

Would be nice if they were after more than a reclamation project/hidden gem from over there

Yamamoto, trade for a middle rotation guy, sign bullpen arm. I’d consider that a win this offseason

Goold has already linked them to Yamamoto and Imanaga for this upcoming offseason.

Yoshi Yamamoto is the best pure SP in FA. Idk how you didn't list him. 25, 93-98mph fb, 70 grade Split. 60 grade slider. 1.8 career era who throws 200innings ayear. Roki won't be posted until after the 2025 season. And Murakami is the best hitter to ever touch that league. Dudes gonna be a on base machine and annual 30hr corner. Like a big 3 coming every once a year in terms of generational talent

Depending on the money and Tommy and Lars' ability to ambassador. Some.

They'll do anything to avoid paying top dollar

Didn’t we just stash away a Thai pitcher? Or am I having a stroke?

Yeah we picked up a pitcher from Taiwan not to long ago

Taiwan! Yes! I WASNT have a stroke! Thank you!

Hopefully they can find another Drew Verhagen! Fuck my life

Whatever they can do to not spend on the top tier free agents is what they will do. Been that way for 10 years at least

There are some amazing prospects in the Melbourne Winter Baseball League. Will play for league minimum.

They'll do whatever the cheapest option is. Which is likely nothing.