After Roki Sasaki, What's Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers? + A Refresher Course on Deferrals

Can the Los Angeles Dodgers secure Roki Sasaki and reshape their roster for a championship run? With whispers of Sasaki's signing imminent, the Dodgers are poised to make significant moves in Major League Baseball. This episode unpacks the potential moves after Sasaki that could influence their strategy and lineup, including potential signings of Tanner Scott and Kiké Hernandez. Jeff J. Snider and guest host Clint Pasillas dive into predictions for the Dodgers' opening day lineup, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts. They also tackle the complexities of deferred money in player contracts, using Ohtani's deal as a case study. The discussion extends to potential starting pitchers for the Dodgers' opening series in Japan, considering names like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Dodgers' strategic maneuvers and discover how these decisions could shape their path to success. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Dodgers wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute with two of the biggest Dodger fans you'll ever meet. Thanks for making Locked On Dodgers your first listen every day, and please tell your friends! For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.0:00 Intro 0:00 Intro 3:48 Dodgers' potential moves after Roki Sasaki 8:19 Opening Day lineup speculation 16:41 Chris Taylor's future with Dodgers 22:28 Opening Day pitching rotation 26:24 Deferred money misconceptions Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel From big upsets to game-winning drives, the NFL Playoffs are better with FanDuelnew customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED - Win or Lose.Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.