Believe the hype surrounding Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitcher who has been on the Cubs’ radar for years. Now that Sasaki will enter the posting system and become an international free agent (with strings attached), North Side Territory hosts Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic give you a full scouting report. 

That background includes the club’s efforts to build up credibility in Japan as well as its connections to Sasaki’s American agency. Find out why Chicago would be a great place for Sasaki and how the Cubs can sell their vision. This might be the key to the entire offseason. 

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