SASAKI & BURNES HAVE BOTH MET WITH A WEST COAST TEAM

What does that mean for the Yankees? I'm not sure yet.

The San Francisco Giants are quietly making waves this offseason, and honestly, are we surprised? This is a team that knows how to swing for the fences when it comes to signing marquee talent. Their pursuit of Corbin Burnes is heating up, and now—hold onto your hats—Roki Sasaki might just be in their sights too. Can you imagine the buzz if they pull this off? Let’s break it down from what we know.

First up, Corbin Burnes. The Giants are still firmly in the race to snag the Orioles ace, with only the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox standing in their way, according to Newsweek. The Giants are the frontrunners allegedly, and for good reason. They've already bolstered their roster with the addition of Willy Adames, and landing Burnes would be like putting a cherry on top of the sundae. The goal? Knock the Dodgers off their NL West perch—and boy, would Burnes help them do just that.

Now, let’s talk about Roki Sasaki, Japan’s 23-year-old pitching phenom. Initially, the Giants weren’t seen as major players in the Sasaki sweepstakes. After all, teams like the Dodgers and Yankees are all over it. But according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants have actually met with Sasaki and his team. Yes, you read that right—they’re in the room where it happens, and not every team can say that.

Here’s the catch: Sasaki, due to his age, won’t be signing one of those jaw-dropping megadeals that Yoshinobu Yamamoto scored with the Dodgers. Still, a solid deal is very much in the cards, and for San Francisco, this is less about money and more about the pitch. They’ll need to sell him on the team’s vision, the city’s charm, and—let’s be real—a chance to be a part of baseball history.

But don't forget, our Yankees are making their play for Sasaki too, but when it comes to Burnes? Crickets. The Bombers haven’t even entered the Burnes chat. Meanwhile, the Giants are pushing all their chips to the center of the table. Burnes and Sasaki in San Francisco? That’s not just a pipe dream—it’s a potential game-changer especially if they want to compete against the Dodgers, or even Padres.

The Giants are no slouch when it comes to making power moves. If they land even one of these two stars, it’s a win for them. If they get both?  San Francisco is ready to roar.

I still have hope when it comes to my Yankees, however. I feel good about their chances in getting Sasaki.

Stay tuned.