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Yankees' Stock Rapidly Rises in Roki Sasaki's Sweepstakes After Being Labeled as Favorites by Top Insider

The article from MSN discusses the New York Yankees' rising interest in Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki. According to a report by Jon Heyman, a top MLB insider, the Yankees are currently viewed as the favorites to sign Sasaki, who has been compared to Shohei Ohtani due to his exceptional pitching skills. Sasaki, at just 22 years old, has already made a name for himself in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with his impressive performances, including a perfect game. The interest from the Yankees comes at a time when they are looking to bolster their pitching staff, especially with the potential departure of key pitchers. The article highlights the Yankees' aggressive approach in the international market, their financial capability to offer a lucrative contract, and the allure of playing in New York as factors that could sway Sasaki's decision. However, it also notes that Sasaki's move to MLB could be complicated by the posting system and his current contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines.

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