Roki Sasaki and International Signing Day Chaos

Ben Badler and JJ Cooper discuss Roki Sasaki's decision, and especially what it has meant for the other international players who are planning to sign on Jan. 15. We've already seen a player switch what team they plan to sign with because of Sasaki-based delays, and Ben explains why we could see others.

00:00 Why this Is the craziest signing day of Badler's 18 years covering the international signing day.

05:00 "Darell Morel should be the biggest Roki Sasaki fan in the world."

07:00 The consolation prize for the Giants being eliminated--Josuar Gonzalez

09:00 How this Jan. 15 is different.

12:00 How teams can sweeten their offers for Sasaki.

15:00 How the timing on trades may be worth watching

22:00 The difficult decision Dodgers and Padres prospects face as they are asked to wait.

27:00 What to watch for on January 15.

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