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The announcement timing—on a Friday evening when sports coverage tends to diminish—was viewed by some as a strategic move to manage the public reaction. The Dodgers' ability to navigate the process while keeping things under wraps showcases their savvy in baseball business tactics.
Dodgers' Dominance: A Broader Perspective
With the addition of Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers continue to build what many are calling a "super team." Their pitching rotation, already bolstered by stars like Blake Snell, now includes Sasaki—whose fastball reaches upward of 102 mph and whose off-speed pitches have been extensively praised.