[Gomez] SOURCE: The #BlueJays are pushing hardest for Roki Sasaki. Jays executives are aware that if they sign the promising Japanese pitcher they will vindicate themselves about their fans, who have expressed frustration as top players continue to sign elsewhere.

[Ardaya & Rosenthal] Sasaki having 2nd meeting with Dodgers today (Star players included)

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[Mitchell] The trail of Sasaki bread crumbs I’ve been following for years includes Frank Herrmann.

[Thibodaux] Ballot #148 is from first-time voter Sahadev Sharma. Ten candidates receive Sahadev's support. Among the ten first-time voters who have publicly revealed ballots, Beltrán, Sabathia, Ichiro and Wagner are at 100% while Pettitte and Utley are at 80%.

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If(Big if) Roki Sasaki were to sign, would it force the front office hand to extend Vladdy and continue to go all in?

34 out of 40 or 85% of the 2025 Miami Marlins will be paid the league minimum, $800k. Payroll now down 42% in one year.

[Mitchell] Reliever TJ Brock, my No. 39 prospect on last year’s top 50 list, had Tommy John surgery, per sources, and is out for 2025. Tough luck timing wise because he may have been able to help out this year.

[Davidi] Blue Jays emerge as Roki Sasaki finalist amid fraught times

[Passan] The finalists for Japanese star right-hander Roki Sasaki are the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, sources tell ESPN. Sasaki will decide on his team by the closing of his posting window Jan. 23.

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[MLB Deadline News]The #Mets seem unlikely to sign international free-agent RHP Roki Sasaki, per @BenBadler

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[Rosenthal] “The mere fact that Sasaki was in Toronto this late in the process is telling: the Blue Jays are serious players here.”

[Mitchell] Dec 2 Column. Appreciate anyone who rides with me.

[Dore] Ballot #131 is from Kirk Wessler. No adds or drops for returning candidates. Each of the five leading vote-getters earn a checkmark. Four are above 75% while Jones is currently at 72.5%

[Gammons] In a clickbait world, one can arise at 2:30 am and have texts from execs from two different teams claiming some of their people think the Blue Jays are the Bregman sleepers

[Rosenthal] Blue Jays met with Sasaki: sources

[Murray] Free-agent first baseman Garrett Cooper in agreement with the Atlanta Braves on a minor-league contract, sources say. The deal includes an invite to spring training.

[Rocket City Trash Pandas] Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Please enjoy Christian Moore hitting an absolute nuke off Tr*vor Bau*r. 💀

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