“Just Poor Sportsmanship”: Roki Sasaki’s Agent Brutally Calls Out Executives for Saying He Has a Backdoor Deal With Dodgers
The upcoming move of Roki Sasaki to Major League Baseball has triggered buzz among fans and experts alike. The post “Just Poor Sportsmanship”: Roki Sasaki’s Agent Brutally Calls Out Executives for Saying He Has a Backdoor Deal With Dodgers appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s agent insulted over ‘nefarious’ Dodgers talk
Don’t place Roki Sasaki on any Hollywood billboards just yet. The Japanese ace’s agent, Joel Wolfe, pushed back against rumors that Sasaki is all but guaranteed to join the Dodgers once he is formally posted by his NPB team.
Roki Sasaki's Agent Slams Reports That Star Pitcher Has Deal With Dodgers
That couldn't be further from the truth according to Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe of Wasserman. Executives have casually shared some of these rumors with the commissioner’s office, and Dodgers executives are also aware of them, according to The Athletic.
Roki Sasaki will likely sign in 2025, his agent balks at rumors of Dodgers deal
Highly-coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki likely won’t sign until at least January 15 during the 2025 international signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. Sasaki’s agent Joel Wolfe called rumors of a handshake deal with the Dodgers are "poor sportsmanship.
Roki Sasaki’s agent calls rumors of Dodgers handshake deal ‘poor sportsmanship’
Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe of Wasserman, denied the allegation on Wednesday, hours after commissioner Rob Manfred also tried to quell the topic.
Latest report on Roki Sasaki 'handshake' Dodgers agreement sure helps the Padres
Roki Sasaki will sign with an MLB team this winter, though it will not be until January. Sasaki's NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, announced they will post th
MLB News: Roki Sasaki's Agent Accuses Executives of 'Poor Sportsmanship': Report
The agent for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki has taken exception with club executives who insinuate he previously negotiated a handshake deal with the Dodgers.
Roki Sasaki's agent blasts media over false Dodgers narratives
Roki Sasaki is the flavor of the moment in MLB free agency. As the hot stove heats up, so too have the rumors as to which team the coveted Japanese pitcher migh
Roki Sasaki’s Agent Denies Rumors Of Handshake Deal With Dodgers
Agent Joel Wolfe of Wasserman emphatically denied his client Roki Sasaki has a handshake deal with the Dodgers. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
MLB rumors: Roki Sasaki's agent 'insulted' by Dodgers gossip, Cubs interested in Cody Bellinger trade
The 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki is the latest star poised to make the leap from the Japan to the U.S. major leagues, and he's also one of the most coveted starting pitchers on the market. Because Sasaki is so young and also doesn't have the requisite service time in NPB,
Roki Sasaki's Agent Rips MLB Rumors of Dodgers Contract As 'Poor Sportsmanship'
The agent for Roki Sasaki refuted the notion the Japanese starting pitcher already has an informal deal in place with the Los Angeles Dodgers. "While a
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Dodgers fans will be disappointed to hear Shohei Ohtani won't be an influence for Roki Sasaki
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Padres alive in Japanese star chase amid agent incensed over ‘nefarious’ Dodgers rumors
The San Diego Padres are not dead in the waters in the race to land Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. The common belief is that Sasaki will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, recent rumors that ...
When Roki Sasaki hits MLB market, every team can make credible bid
According to Baseball America, the Detroit Tigers are among the teams that will enter 2025 with the maximum $7.55 million in ...