“The Japanese media was harsh on him. It was unfair.”
Joel Wolf of Wasserman Media Group, Roki Sasaki’s agent, made a “bombing statement.” Japanese media has been pouring out negative articles about Sasaki, saying that he had a hard time mentally. On the condition of personal opinion, he said that a team equipped with a small and medium-sized market would be better than a team that is popular in the big market.
Although it is still possible to negotiate with all clubs, some analysts say that the remarks may have distanced themselves from big market teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees and teams that receive media attention.
The U.S. Daily News reported Wolf’s remarks on the 11th (Korea Standard Time) that “there is an argument that a team with a small or medium market could be advantageous for Sasaki’s ‘soft landing’.
The media said, “With Juan Soto (New York Mets) leaving the market, Sasaki has become the most notable player in the FA market. The Japanese ace can start an official posting schedule and negotiate with all major league teams for 45 days. Due to his 23-year-old age, he is expected to receive attention from many clubs as he can only offer down payment within the international contract bonus pool, not the FA.”
“Some say that the Dodgers and San Diego Padres are Sasaki’s destinations, but Wolf did not say that he prefers the West Coast. He also said that a team with Sasaki in a smaller market might be better. He seems to be concerned about the massive reporters that Sasaki will visit after entering the Major League.” 온라인바카라
According to the Daily News and other local news reports in the U.S., Wolf said in an interview at the Winter Meeting that a small or medium-sized team could be advantageous for Sasaki to make a soft landing. He may be right. I’m not saying that it will be. I don’t know what the player himself thinks, adding that the Japanese media’s report was unfair. It had an impact on him mentally. However, the Japanese media did not refer to those who covered the news in the U.S. It seems that the media criticizes the tone of the Japanese media.
However, the agent does not have to intentionally narrow down the room for negotiations. Wolf said, “I’m not saying I’m not negotiating with the New York team.” Nevertheless, negative reactions are inevitable. Sports Illustrated reported, “The critical media in New York is notorious (among players). Some teams raise eyebrows at the agent’s remarks.”
“The teams that are most confident in recruiting Sasaki were the Yankees, the Dodgers, and the San Diego Padres. If a team with a small and medium-sized market is advantageous, San Diego can benefit,” said Junichi Sports of Japan.
