The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres reportedly are the favorites to sign Roki Sasaki, but don't count out the Toronto Blue Jays.

Twenty teams made presentations to the 23-year-old starter from Japan, but the Red Sox were not one of the teams invited to a face-to-face meeting.

While we are discussing expectations, trade and a Japanese baseball phenom, how could we not talk about Roki Sasaki. Although, the Boston Red Sox decided to ditch the mainstream narrative and set their eyes on what the future holds for them.