Tanner Scott Official! Dodgers Need to Make Roster Move, 10 Things We Learned From Roki Sasaki!

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[@naxos41]

I am Japanese and can read/view direct Japanese sources. According to the NHK documentary "Close-Up" aired in Japan yesterday, Sasaki experienced an elbow discomfort in his first spring training as a pro at age 18, and Lotte Marines shut him down for the whole year. Meanwhile, he sought for a treatment and was initially advised to have a TJ surgery. However, the follow up found no damage in elbow, rather, he had a shoulder problem that caused a nerve pain in his elbow. They went on to fix his shoulder, medically cleared him and Sasaki pitched a perfect game (and 8 additional innings) two years later at age 20. In the Q&A section with Japanese reporters yesterday, he was asked why he had rushed to come to the US. He answered that the next two years he would spend with Dodgers would be more valuable to him than extra (hundreds of millions of) dollars he would have received by delaying the process. His rational seems to be that two years of wait could be too much of a risk for him to take, after his elbow worry in the first year made him realize that his career could be derailed at any moment. Time is indeed money, to him.

[@pkpnyt4711]

Thank you for translating sir! Big ups!

[@theophilussparks5839]

Every MLB pitcher takes a chance with injury. He's no different, being young gives him a better chance at recovery & prolonging a career when suffering any sort of injury and or prolonged discomfort.

[@f430ferrari5]

@@theophilussparks5839better to take his chances with the Dodgers then over his once home team because the Dodgers practice “strategic pitching management” or whatever you want to call it. Both Yamamoto and Sasaki will be allowed 7 days rest and of course monitoring. Other teams can’t afford 7 days rest between games. Part of investing and committing 12 years to Yamamoto “and” allowing him 7 days rest between starts is to demonstrate how much the Dodgers believe in their strategy. In other words, if a pitcher has high velocity and/or high spin rate then they place high value in this. It paid off and worked too. Yamamoto was available for post season and pitched well. This formula can only work if the franchise have a deep talent of pitchers which of course the Dodgers do. There are pitchers who don’t have the high velocity and/or highest spin rate. They are effective pitchers though who can last many innings to get a team through the regular season. Gavin Stone/Landon Knack types. The Dodgers/Roberts don’t plan to take a next best man approach for the regular season. This is what most MLB teams have to do. The Dodgers can potentially win 90+ games with a starting pitching line up that has: 1. Snell 2. Yamamoto 3. Tony Gonsolin 4. Bobby Miller 5. Justin Wrobleski / Landon Knack 6. Ohtani/Bullpen. At least for a period of time they can. Just need the top guys like Glasnow, Sasaki, and May in post season.

[@naxos41]

@@theophilussparks5839 It seems to me that his worst fear was to blow up his elbow in next two years, and his MLB debut, which has always been his lifetime dream, will be significantly delayed or derailed. When he realized he had already become the sought-after figure by MLB teams, he couldn’t wait to start the only career that mattered to him as early as possible. By coming now, he will also add two years of his peak years to his MLB career numbers, which may influence his eventual candidacy to HOF, for example. This may sound too far fetched right now, but Sasaki said during the press conference that his decision to join the Dodgers now could only be evaluated at the end of his career. For someone whose stated goal is to become the best pitcher on the planet and when Baseball America ranks him as #1 prospect, maybe it’s within his thought. Meanwhile, I pray for his sustained health.

[@luckythakur687]

For Sasaki for Dodgers

[@deliriousarmy3940]

To say you want to be the best is kobe-like mentality. His family tragedy and economic hardships at a very young age may have given him this challenge to be the best. Hope he achieves it, he deserves it.

[@sabatka1]

Roki's Hamburger Homework Assignment! 1. Bob's Big Boy in Burbank. 2, Star Burgers next to Paramount Studios,

[@simply11believelane47]

Great stuff...Dodgers will dominate

[@okid1005]

Wasn't that long ago that Dodgers were catching hell for not spending

[@HXwolf83]

DMAC!!! Fathers Office hands down best burger in Los Angeles 🍺

[@DodgersnationTV]

💯💯

[@danmoreno6136]

Sasaki is hella tall . I think 6’4 from his stats is under what he is . He is going to be a big dude he is still going to put on his man muscle when hits 25ish

[@Daniel-fx1hb]

i’ve seen him listed at both 6’2 and 6’4

[@bennynguyen9452]

Hearing that Kirsten Watson is 6ft2 tall and Roki Sasaki looks taller.

[@taze27]

Yeah, the guy will probably put on a good 10-15 pounds of muscle to help with the increased number of games MLB has compared to the NPB. It will help to maintain his frame because he does have a big frame.

[@Paggi10no]

The first three game series where Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki are pitching will be incredible

[@cryptobill6188]

Maybe right before all-star break?

[@danmoreno6136]

He needs a French dip double dipped with au ju on the side from Phillipes original . Just down the street from the stadium 🏟️ by Chinatown . It’s fire 🔥

[@RR-fg2rl]

Tommy's burger is best in city

[@RR-fg2rl]

Also love jack in the box tacos , I live on nyc went to game 5 when I go to la I get those 2 things

[@maxkoon1220]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@everettemathisjr3410]

He shows he is very humble

[@foxynorcalchic]

I remember Whopper’s use to be .99 that’s crazy. I haven’t had Burger King.

[@JackGeezy]

The old school Jumbo Jacks with the onion mayo. Man those was fire af

[@simply11believelane47]

Said it once, I will say it again. I will Rep Sasaki n The Dodgers with a Sasaki Jersey💯🍻

[@GailE90]

What time is the Tanner Scott press conference

[@delirium9]

Sigh. I always miss the live stream. I like the energy in the chat room.

[@TheKeithevan]

Dmac, can you put the link of your new channel here? Ty🙏🏻

[@vincentsaunders4773]

As far as Tanner Scott goes, I noticed he is wearing #66. The last guy to wear that for the Dodgers was Yasiel Puig... Hope that's not a jinx. LOL

[@yvngt4701]

I LOVE LA !

[@erod3649]

Tam's in compton

[@samuelramos4164]

Yk wassup tams is fire🔥

[@maxkoon1220]

Waddup Dodgers Nation!!! We all know we gotta send Sasaki to TOMMY'S!!!! 😎😎

[@aragureghian6058]

tommy’s ain’t even good

[@bluedoober9194]

Tomaine Tommy’s? Better taking him to Pink’s dogs. Maybe they can get a dog named after them, the 3 headed dragon dog.💪🏼

[@twone64]

Tops in Pasadena on Colorado Blvd...Tops Special is amazing!

[@deltron9322]

That intro pumps me up!!! GO DODGERS!!

[@onevato]

Tam’s in Compton

[@stuartd.2033]

Father’s office is a great choice but I think In n out is the quintessential spot for LA

[@pkpnyt4711]

The In-N-Out double double animal style together with extra crispy fries animal style would have been perfect! You're right it's such a landmark in terms of being LA that it should be the spot! It's the perfect spot to show Rori a good bit of LA culture!

[@stuartd.2033]

@ totally agree with this take, I just live near and love Father’s Office I can’t help but give it the nod.

[@MiguelOcho8]

1st First Burger is top notch

[@henrykaiser8809]

The 1st move should be trading or releasing CT3. Then trade Gradual for future picks. They also need to trade Barnes and bring up the rookie who can catch and play the outfield.

[@livinb450]

Carl’s Jr famous star is good, in n out too, habit too, Tommy’s too. I like variety

[@adk7962]

That was very cool of Rojas to give Sasaki the number. Forget all that, Shohei needs to buy Tanner a present for coming over! Man, this season cannot start soon enough!

[@MissRain-xt2vj]

IN & Out Burger, You can't go wrong👍

[@MYSONMYBUDDY]

Wait till May to give him 5-6-7 innings. Ease him in & skip a start every month so he’s full throttle in September & October!

[@roderick9ful]

Sasaki also came to Los Ángeles to make sure none of the Dodgers’ players signed with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports. We don’t want that crap in the Dodgers organization. Someone should pass that on to Jeanie Buss.🙄

[@ShahnEmerson]

100%

[@MYSONMYBUDDY]

We can afford to go with a 7 man rotation or if healthy May & Gonslin if not traded can get starts in between.

[@HTY650]

6人ローテーションでは中5日、佐々木、山本、そして大谷には無理　7人ローテーションがよい それが出来るのはドジャースだけです

[@wtfocaszafapowa8490]

Ohtani probably took care of the number reward already 😂

[@Sonicifyouwanit]

Also have to try smash burgers. Burgers never say die, heavy handed, easy street. Nice pie and burger call out.

[@USAFDeathFromAbove]

The Habit

[@naxos41]

Before coming here, Sasaki’s worst nightmare was possibly to blow up his elbow in the next two years and then his MLB debut, his lifetime dream, would be significantly delayed or derailed. When he realized that he had achieved enough in NPB to obtain the sought-after status by MLB teams to the degree that he is now the #1 ranked prospect by BA, he could no longer wait to start the only career that mattered to him. Also, coming now will add two peak years to his career numbers, which could influence his MLB legacy, including his potential HOF candidacy. Sasaki actually said during the press conference that his decision to join Dodgers now can be evaluated only at the end of his career. For someone whose reported goal is to become the best pitcher on the planet, thinking ahead that much would not be so far fetched. Meanwhile, I pray for his sustained health.

[@theophilussparks5839]

"" One Nation under da' blue nuthin can stop us now ,, fleet don't fah'il me now"

[@RR-fg2rl]

Is there going to be a mlb video of dodgers 24 season like vin did in 20 ?

[@saultorres9234]

Arrys bro

[@Ainlore]

lets add another veteran pitcher , 2x CY young winner that want minimum contract !!!!

[@markread8650]

Round Robin

[@richardbaranzini8805]

Wendys burgers are the best.

[@petlover.2025]

2 mins intro is so long bro.

[@hugo5086]

Dmac!! Omg i can not believe you said del taco burgers are the best.....?? What is wrong with you my goodness

[@DodgersnationTV]

🤣🤣

[@markread8650]

No Jack n the Crack

[@leehojunlee7425]

Superduper is not LA burger?

[@roderick9ful]

Roki Sasaki and the other Dodgers’ players will also be sure to steer LeBron James, Rich Paul and those Diddy Parties away from the organization.

[@Tiger_Lovey]

Enjoy the sports without politics please!

[@Tiger_Lovey]

Why do you CHOOSE to be negative and spew negativity?