Why did Sasaki go to Dodgers? The weather is nice in L.A., let's put the roof on it, too. Mets pitchers are sharp
Feb 12, 2025
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When Sasaki was noticed among Dodgers players who appeared on the field shortly after lunch in the local time, about 60 Japanese media reporters flocked and were busy capturing him on camera. Sasaki looked a little nervous as he warmed up his catch in the outfield.
Attention was paid not only to Sasaki, but also to Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and in particular, Clayton Kershaw appeared and publicly announced that he had agreed to renew his contract with the Dodgers.
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However, there were many opinions about why Sasaki chose the Dodgers, drawing attention. San Diego's leader, Manny Machado, said at a fan plague event on the 2nd, "I think Sasaki has already made up his mind about where he's going to go. It has nothing to do with our club's management dispute." This means that Sasaki negotiated posting with other clubs with a contract with the Dodgers in mind.
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According to News Daily reporter Tim Healy on the 12th, Senga "Of course, I wish more Japanese players would come to the Mets. But the climate and weather (rather than New York)I like LA. That must have worked.'
In other words, the weather may have been included among the reasons the Dodgers received Sasaki's choice. Southern California, where LA is located, boasts a mild climate. It doesn't rain much in summer and the sunny weather persists throughout the year. On the other hand, New York has cloudy days and heavy rain, and cold air near freezing hits the stadium in April at the beginning of the season and in mid-to-late October when the postseason is held.
This is the decisive reason why Sasaki held the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, not New York. Both the Yankees and the Mets held the first face-to-face negotiations with Sasaki, but they did not make it to the second round.
Senga added "We need to put a roof over it, too"He also said. In other words, he insisted that Citi Field, the home of the Mets, should be made a dome stadium to prevent inclement weather and cold weather and create a pleasant environment. San Diego, which is included in the final list, is close to LA, and Toronto's home Rogers Center is the domed stadium. However, the Mets will not immediately build a dome stadium or put a roof over the city field.
Then Senga also had to sign with a Southern California club two years ago, but he chose the Mets. In response, the fanside 'Yes. Senga said, "I couldn't attract as many clubs as Sasaki or Yamamoto Yoshinobu' In other words, even if the Dodgers, San Diego, and Los Angeles Angels had offered him, the level would have been much lower than that of the Mets.
Senga signed a five-year, $75 million contract in 2023 and went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA in 29 games in his first season, ranking second in NL rookie voting. However, he only played one game last year due to injury.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
