Agent: Market Size \'Isn\'t A Factor\' For Roki Sasaki

[RealGM Wiretap]

Roki Sasaki\'s agent, Joel Wolfe of Wasserman, says that \"market size isn\'t a factor either way\" in the player\'s decision. 

The Japanese pitcher has interest from at least 20 Major League clubs, with at least seven of those having conducted initial meetings.

Sasaki clashed with the media at times in Japan. Wolfe\'s comments may hint that the right-hander would prefer a smaller market.

Previous reports indicated he met with Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.

Via Andy Martino/SNY

[the_process]

This guy apparently turned down a meeting with Philadelphia. Would love to know the reasoning on that.

[PHXCavaliers]

This guy apparently turned down a meeting with Philadelphia. Would love to know the reasoning on that.

Because Philly fans are top notch A$$holes.... if he clashed with super nice media in Japan.... I dont see Philly or NY or any big east coast city being ideal for him........... BRING HIM TO CINCINNATI BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ROKI AND ELLY TO THE MOON

[the_process]

This guy apparently turned down a meeting with Philadelphia. Would love to know the reasoning on that.

Because Philly fans are top notch A$$holes.... if he clashed with super nice media in Japan.... I dont see Philly or NY or any big east coast city being ideal for him........... BRING HIM TO CINCINNATI BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ROKI AND ELLY TO THE MOON

Nice baiting.

He's not going to Cincy. No one goes to Cincy. And he met with both NY teams.

Interesting point about the media, though. That could be the reason. Dude should just go to St. Louis if all he wants is to be fawned over.