Roki Sasaki's signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers sparked controversy, with speculation about a pre-existing agreement. Sasaki's agent denied these claims, and an MLB investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. During his announcement, Sasaki praised the Dodgers' player development system, history with Japanese players, and their significant popularity in Japan, attributed to stars like Shohei Ohtani. This widespread visibility of the Dodgers in Japan played a crucial role in his decision, highlighting a unique advantage the franchise holds.
I think that the Dodgers do have a home-field advantage in Japan...Every single Dodgers game is broadcast live.
The Dodgers have long been the favorites to sign Sasaki and have held interest in him for the past six years.
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