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Jim Bowden, a former general manager and current sports analyst, highlighted the potential for investigations into the signing process, suggesting that some rival teams believed a deal might have been pre-arranged between Sasaki and the Dodgers before the offseason began. Although denied by Sasaki's camp, the speculation surrounding this narrative adds an intriguing layer to the signing and reflects the ongoing scrutiny within MLB regarding fair play, especially when it comes to contracts and international signings.