The National Baseball Hall of Fame has three new members for the Class of 2025: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Who just missed earning 75% and how close did Ichiro come to becoming the first position player to get 100%?

Carlos González and Troy Tulowitzki didn't get the 5% needed to stay on the ballot next year, but we got an answer to the lingering question: Will they get absolutely shut out with 0 votes?

Plus, the Colorado Rockies coming up on future ballots for Cooperstown, another Dodger signing and Jurickson Profar's market heats up.

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We are hours away from the Baseball Hall of Fame announcement regarding the Class of 2025! Manny Randhawa of MLB.com shares his thoughts on the entire ballot while reminding Cooperstown that there are a lot more player worthy of enshrinment.

Could we see Ichiro Suzuki join Mariano Rivera as the only players to earn a vote from 100% of Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA)? Is Carlos Beltrán getting more support than expected following the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal?

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Roki Sasaki ends up with the Los Angeles Dodgers - are you surprised? - after a month talking with other teams. Why is L.A. the perfect fit for the Japanese superstar? Did something shady happen with his posting regarding the Chiba Lotte Marines? And why did the Dodgers continue to make more moves after that?

Plus, a pair of minor league signings for the Colorado Rockies appear to be quality depth pieces. Could one end up making an impact in 2025? Would one of them actually take playing time from a prospect?

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Several top free agents are still available with less than a month before pitchers and catcher report to Spring Training. Could we see Pete Alonso signing with the San Francisco Giants? Or might Alex Bregman to the Arizona Diamondbacks be a fit in the NL West?

Plus, the switch-hitter that could end up doing the most damage in the division.

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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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With nine outfielders on the 40-man roster (plus several more lurking in Double-A and Single-A), Colorado has an opportunity to deal from its depth and improve areas of need. Could a match with the Guardians or Astros be in the cards for the Rockies?

Numerous top free agents are still available with less than a month until the start of Spring Training. Will the likes of Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman be forced to settle for short-term deals?

The crop of minor league prospects have improved for Colorado, but has it been enough to signal a major change in the standings? Why are so many teams' farm systems ranked higher than the Rockies?

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January 15 is when Roki Sasaki can make his decision. The Japanese phenom is down to just three teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays.

What team makes the most sense for the 23-year-old? And will the Friars lawsuit impact his choice?

Plus, comparing Troy Tulowitzki to other shortstops on previous Hall of Fame ballots, one team that will not be signing Brendan Rodgers and Spring Training reporting dates for the Colorado Rockies.

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GM Bill Schmidt is hoping his club can have at least a 10-win improvement this season. Should that happen, this time next year could be greeted with a few notable free agent signings.

Though free agent starting pitchers avoid Denver like the plague, there are two former Rockies who could be a strong fit... And one more with experience in Colorado Springs.

Plus, which closer would you rather have more in 2026: Ryan Helsley, Liam Hendricks or Ryan Pressley? And what are the pros and cons of signing Orioles' Tyler O'Neill after a breakout season and opt out?

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Colorado would love for 2025 to be a lot like 2016: a major step forward before getting back to the playoffs. If that can happen for Bud Black’s squad, which free agents might GM Bill Schmidt look to add in 2026?

Position aside, would Bo Bichette or Salvador Perez make for the best fit in Denver? The Rockies wouldn't dare target a first baseman like Josh Naylor or Luis Arraez, displacing Michael Toglia to the outfield, right?

And what are the odds Trevor Story opts out of the final two years of his deal with the Boston Red Sox?

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Carlos Estévez remains one of the top names on the reliever market following two solid seasons. Could the former Rockies closer get as much as three years and $30 million?

Plus, why are so many bullpen arms in their mid to late-30's get so much money in free agency?

And the Boston Red Sox make plans to unveil some of their upcoming Netflix series covering their 2024 season. Will we get to see anything from the Cal Quantrill vs. Reese McGuire bench-clearing incident last summer?

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