Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, a professional baseball giant, has asked the team to apply for a posting system in order to negotiate with the major leagues, so the team will respect pitcher Sugano's intentions and proceed with the application procedure.
Pitcher Sugano will acquire the rights of FA = free agent including overseas at the earliest next season, so in order to transfer to the major leagues this off, it is necessary to use the posting system, and the team Has indicated a policy of accepting if the person wishes.
According to the people concerned, in a discussion with the team after the Japan Series, pitcher Sugano offered to apply for a posting system to negotiate with the major leagues, so the team respected pitcher Sugano's intention and applied. It means to proceed with the procedure.
However, since the situation in the major leagues remains uncertain due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, pitcher Sugano is worried, so with this offer, we will hear the story of the major league baseball team. However, it is possible that the giant will remain.
Pitcher Sugano set a new record for professional baseball by winning 13 consecutive wins from the opening pitcher this season, and won two titles, the most wins and the highest win rate, with a record of 14 wins and 2 losses, and won the league title for the second consecutive year of the giant. Contributed to.
Also, if you transfer to the major leagues with the posting system, you will be the first giant to grow up.
American media Sugano's ability is highly evaluated
The American media has praised the giant Tomoyuki Sugano for his ability, such as introducing him as "one of the most overwhelming pitchers in Japan."
In the major leagues, there are currently few influential starting pitchers remaining as FA = free agents, and the departure of pitchers Trevor Bauer of the Cy Young Award and Masahiro Tanaka of the Yankees is drawing attention this season. ..
Under such circumstances, the American media is paying attention to the major league challenge of pitcher Sugano, who has won numerous titles in Japan, and a special feature is organized on the official homepage of the major league.
Here, "Pitcher Sugano has been one of the most overwhelming pitchers in Japan for the last eight years and has won the Sawamura Award twice for Japan's top pitchers. Major League Baseball teams have been his for many years. We have continued to investigate. "
On top of that, in the WBC = World Baseball Classic semi-final held in 2017, pitcher Sugano pitched well against the United States with one goal in six innings, saying, "I hope that I can suppress the big league hitters in the past. It shows, "he highly appreciates his ability.
If Pitcher Sugano uses the posting system, he expects the official Major League Baseball channels to be in competition, and has said that the Padres and Giants have shown interest so far.
The New York media also reported that the Yankees, whose new investors are expected to be owned by Mets and pitcher Tanaka, who are expected to be actively reinforcing, may also start to acquire.