Soto Unlikely, What About Sasaki?

from The Phillies Show · host Foul Territory Network

John Middleton said Friday at Penn that “we’ll probably not win” the Juan Soto sweepstakes. It’s not a surprise, but it was as candid as anybody had been in talking about the Phillies’ chances to sign the superstar outfielder.So, the Phillies don’t expect to sign Soto. Do they have any chance at signing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki? His team announced they will post him for MLB teams, but everybody considers West Coast teams like the Dodgers, Giants and Padres to have a huge advantage over the Phils, who have not signed a Japanese player direct from Japan in their history.The guys also talk about the Phillies’ front office shake up and more.Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/FREEFT. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.@The Phillies Show Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on social media!@Foul Territory We’re part of the Foul Territory Network. Follow FT and find more shows, including Fair Territory!If you like The Phillies Show, subscribe and give us a five-star review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John Middleton said Friday at Penn that “we’ll probably not win” the Juan Soto sweepstakes. It’s not a surprise, but it was as candid as anybody had been in talking about the Phillies’ chances to sign the superstar outfielder. So, the Phillies don’t expect to sign Soto. Do they have any chance at signing Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki? His team announced they will post him for MLB teams, but everybody considers West Coast teams like the Dodgers, Giants and Padres to have a huge advantage over the Phils, who have not signed a Japanese player direct from Japan in their history. The guys also talk about the Phillies’ front office shake up and more. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/FREEFT. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. @The Phillies Show Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on social media! @Foul Territory We’re part of the Foul Territory Network. Follow FT and find more shows, including Fair Territory! If you like The Phillies Show, subscribe and give us a five-star review!