Blue Jays get OF Myles Straw and $2M in pool space from Guardians, but then miss out on Sasaki
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired unperforming outfielder Myles Straw and $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians in a trade on Friday. The money could have been used by Toronto in its pursuit of Roki Sasaki,
Blue Jays swing deal with Guardians for former Gold Glove outfielder Myles Straw
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto received Straw, $3.75 million US cash considerations and $2 million in international signing bonus pool space for the 2025 period from Cleveland, which received a player to be named later or cash considerations.
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Toronto Blue Jays acquire outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with Cleveland Guardians
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto received Straw, cash considerations and international signing bonus
Rōki Sasaki Rumors: Padres Were Prepared to Offer $10M Contract Before Dodgers Deal
Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres were willing to offer Sasaki more than $10
What Sasaki's decision means for Dodgers, Blue Jays, Padres
Star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. We examine the fallout from his decision across the league.Dodgers remain fully operational Death Star Harry How / Getty ImagesAgent Joel Wolfe stood in front of reporters at the winter meetings in early December declaring his client would entertain pitches from any and all markets.
Toronto gets $2 million in pool space that could be used for Sasaki, also acquires Straw
Cleveland agreed to a long-term deal in April 2022 with Straw, but he hit just .221 with no homers, 32 RBIs and 21 stolen bases that year, then batted .238 with one homer, 29 RBIs and 20 steals in 2023.
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Roki Sasaki Chose Dodgers Despite Padres Offering to Pay Him Over $10 Million
The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for offering the most money to free agents, but reportedly were outbid by millions by San Diego.
Toronto Blue Jays Left At Altar Once Again as They Miss Out on Tanner Scott
Remember the movie Jerry Maguire, that great movie from the 1990s about the sports agent who finds professional happiness and true love? One of the iconic lines
How the Blue Jays can salvage their offseason after missing out on Roki Sasaki: Four moves they can still make
The Toronto Blue Jays pursued a marquee free agent, were among the finalists, then didn't get him. This time it was Japanese righty Roki Sasaki, who went to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Something similar happened with Corbin Burnes,
MLB free agency: Roki Sasaki says he's signing with Dodgers; L.A. also adds reliever Tanner Scott
According to The Athletic, the Blue Jays hosted Sasaki for a visit last week, and the Dodgers hosted him for another visit that included star players. Apparently, the latter meeting was more successful.
The Blue Jays' last-minute attempt to woo Roki Sasaki was reportedly as ill-advised as it seemed
The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.
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MLB conducted investigation before Roki Sasaki’s posting
Prior to the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball officially posting right-hander Roki Sasaki for major league clubs last month, Major League Baseball conducted an investigation before authorizing Sasaki’s posting.