MLB gamers are already sharing their opinions on the Dodgers’ latest addition to their tremendous group.
Giants pitcher Logan Webb went to X on Friday evening and gave his response to Japanese ace Roki Sasaki’s cope with his division rival.
Webb captured his ideas, not by phrases, however by way of a GIF, which confirmed a clip of the overpowered Monstars group from the 1996 movie “Space Jam.”
The publish gave the impression to be a jab on the Dodgers, who’ve added one more star to their squad after successful the 2024 World Collection.
The 23-year-old introduced his choice to affix Los Angeles in an Instagram publish on Friday, ending the long-anticipated sweepstakes.
The Athletic later reported that Sasaki’s signing bonus was $6.5 million.
In his 4 seasons taking part in in Japan, Sasaki posted a 2.02 ERA and emerged as one of the vital promising abroad skills.
The righty was additionally a member of Crew Japan when it gained the 2023 World Baseball Traditional, taking part in alongside future Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
After listening to bids from 20 completely different MLB groups, Sasaki narrowed his choices all the way down to the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays, finally choosing the reigning champions.
Webb’s Giants have made their very own acquisitions in free company, with Willy Adames and Justin Verlander being their two headliners to date.
So as to add insult to harm, the Dodgers additionally stole away two-time Cy Younger award winner Blake Snell from the Giants, signing him to a five-year deal in November.
The Giants, who completed 80-82 final season, have a difficult path forward in a loaded NL West, with the Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks all aggressive.
