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Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers and Sasaki

Shohei Ohtani informed the Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki

Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman even before Sasaki’s agent informed the club.

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Swanson: Shohei Ohtani’s Angels’ tenure a cautionary tale for Roki Sasaki

Ohtani once eschewed the Dodgers for the Angels, and got stuck in a six-year playoff drought. The Dodgers’ new Japanese rookie phenom Sasaki made a different call.

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Dodgers introduce Roki Sasaki, who says Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn't influence his decision to join team

Sasaki said he prioritized joining a team that would embrace a Japanese player, but explained that there were other reasons why he ultimately chose the Dodgers.

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Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Feel ‘Responsibility’ To Fulfill Promise To Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract last offseason, which at the time ...

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Dodgers Plan for Roki Sasaki in 2025 Revealed by Andrew Friedman

Andrew Friedman reveals the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan for Roki Sasaki to start the 2025 season against the Chicago Cubs.

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Dave Roberts reveals his strategy behind Dodgers’ 2024 batting lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman

Shohei Ohtani joining the Dodgers meant a formidable trio at the top batting order alongside Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts ...

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Friedman: 'Ridiculous' to say Sasaki chose Dodgers ahead of time

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman dismissed talk of having a pre-arranged deal with Roki Sasaki."There's going to be noise, it's so ridiculous," Friedman said during ...

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