[JJJ]

Cort MacDonald (senior) in 10th round to the Rockies too so it makes sense he would sign. The only real question is Sasaki, and I hope we will enjoy one more year of him on the Farm. 

Gostanford draft article

19th round :)

Oops, the old eyes are still bleary. Thanks for the correction.
But do you think he will sign, since he’s a senior?

In the meantime, a Story in the Japan Times on Sasaki which adds nothing new but is a good introductory piece for people who don’t follow the story obsessively (like I do).

I'd be gobsmacked if Sasaki returned to the Farm. I just can't imagine that would happen.
My guess would be more towards the SoftBank Hawks.
They outwardly want him more than Marlins. I presume he'd get more immediate pay and quicker top team play there.
However, their precedent in insisting on 9 years of service before being able to jump to MLB might give him pause if his end goal is really MLB.

That is exactly why I think there’s a chance he returns. He was in the same position two years ago (expected no.1 NPB draft pick) when he didn’t know he’d be chosen by SoftBank, and he chose Stanford, to pave his own path and better himself as a whole person. The NPB money (far less than MLB if he makes it) will still be there next year. If he asks me (he won’t), I would advise him to return. But I’ve already said that way too often… :)

[JJJ]

Cort MacDonald (senior) in 10th round to the Rockies too so it makes sense he would sign. The only real question is Sasaki, and I hope we will enjoy one more year of him on the Farm. 

Gostanford draft article

19th round :)

Oops, the old eyes are still bleary. Thanks for the correction.
But do you think he will sign, since he’s a senior?

In the meantime, a Story in the Japan Times on Sasaki which adds nothing new but is a good introductory piece for people who don’t follow the story obsessively (like I do).

I'd be gobsmacked if Sasaki returned to the Farm. I just can't imagine that would happen.
My guess would be more towards the SoftBank Hawks.
They outwardly want him more than Marlins. I presume he'd get more immediate pay and quicker top team play there.
However, their precedent in insisting on 9 years of service before being able to jump to MLB might give him pause if his end goal is really MLB.

That is exactly why I think there’s a chance he returns. He was in the same position two years ago (expected no.1 NPB draft pick) when he didn’t know he’d be chosen by SoftBank, and he chose Stanford, to pave his own path and better himself as a whole person. The NPB money (far less than MLB if he makes it) will still be there next year. If he asks me (he won’t), I would advise him to return. But I’ve already said that way too often… :)