Offer Roki Sasaki Turned Down from Padres to Join Dodgers

Roki Sasaki Turned Down $10 Million Offer From Padres To Join Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers were ultimately the winners of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, but as suspected, the San Diego Padres were right on their heels for most of the process.
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