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According to various sources, including Romero, the Padres will reportedly begin their international signings of highly regarded prospects, Yon De La Cruz and Carlos Alvarez, in the upcoming hours. The implication of this news raises questions about the Padres' commitment to acquiring Sasaki, who is widely considered to be one of the highest-caliber pitchers available.
Will Salmon, a journalist for The Athletic, corroborated the signing of Carlos Alvarez, further fueling speculation surrounding the Padres' strategy. While the transition to signing Alvarez and De La Cruz reflects the organization's evolving plans, many fans and analysts still see Sasaki as the ultimate prize that could significantly boost the team's performance.
Doubt and Disbelief