Episode Details

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun discuss Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki’s posting to MLB this offseason. Where does he rank among stateside pitching prospects, and why is he poised to upend the international prospect system?

Plus, Brewers prospect Brock Wilken stops by fresh off his performance in the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby before discussion turns to the latest Top 10 prospects for each NL Central team.

Time Stamps

• (0:50) Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB
• (3:35) Sasaki & upending the international bonus pool system
• (5:40) Why can't Sasaki get paid big money now?
• (9:30) Teams breaking commitments to go after Sasaki
• (12:30) Brewers prospect Brock Wilken joins
• (24:45) Geoff Pontes joins to talk NL Central top 10s

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