Sasaki, Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani

Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision
The Dodgers introduced right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles media on Wednesday, holding a press conference at Dodger Stadium. Just last week, Sasaki agreed to join the Dodgers after an extensive free-agent recruitment process that included multiple meetings with the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres.
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Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Shohei Ohtani broke the news to the Los Angeles Dodgers that prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was joining the team. Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman even before Sasaki's agent informed the club.
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 that he ultimately chose the Dodgers.
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President, Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and Pitcher Roki Sasaki talk during a Los Angeles Dodgers press conference at Dodger Sta
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