Roki Sasaki's decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many fans, as there was speculation he might join the San Diego Padres or Toronto Blue Jays. His agent, Joel Wolfe, emphasized the transparency throughout the free agent process, stating he kept all teams informed about Sasaki's deliberations. Despite the Dodgers' advantages, both the Padres and Blue Jays also presented compelling cases. Nonetheless, the Dodgers’ longstanding reputation in Japan likely influenced Sasaki's ultimate choice to join them, which reflects their established presence in the country.
"It's always been an issue. I've tried to be an open book and as transparent as possible with all the teams in the league. I answer every phone call."
"I felt like he could easily go to Toronto. When we left San Diego, I felt like he could easily choose San Diego. When he came here, I really thought the entire process was a coin flip."
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