When Roki Sasaki makes his decision any day now, the impact of this choice won't just be felt by his new time. What happens to the international signing period and what could benefit the smaller fish - like the Athletics or Rockies - when Sasaki does sign?

This simulcast of Blake Street Banter's Best of the West podcast with Skyler Timmins digs into all the ramifications of the biggest international free agent since Shohei Ohtani in 2018.

The biggest question looming with Sasaki's decision: What happens if he signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Will that be bad for Major League Baseball? How many fans will turn away because of the latest Evil Empire?

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