Roki Sasaki, a standout pitcher from Japan, signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines. While the Dodgers are thrilled, other MLB teams suspect that there was an unfair advantage during the recruitment process, believing the Dodgers had prior arrangements. ESPN's Buster Olney noted frustrations among teams that contributed tips to improve Sasaki's fastball, only to see this information advantageously used by the Dodgers. The team plans to gradually integrate Sasaki into their roster, contrasting with other clubs that might have rushed him into a high-pressure role.
Folks with other teams absolutely believe the fix is in on this thing. They thought there was an agreement behind the scenes, that the Dodgers had this thing going all along.
The Dodgers plan to ease Sasaki into their system gradually, unlike other teams that viewed him as an immediate starter and might have pushed him too soon.
Smaller-market teams may also be frustrated by the Dodgers' significant presence in Japan, an advantage few teams can match.
The bottom line is the Dodgers get a great pitcher and I think the Dodgers right now are the perfect team to have him.
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