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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a highly coveted Japanese right-handed pitcher, has drawn the interest of MLB teams, including the New York Mets. Yamamoto, who wants to pitch for a big-market team, is known for his impressive skills, including being a two-time NPB MVP and a five-time All-Star. MLB evaluators consider him a better prospect than Kodai Senga. The Mets' owner, Steve Cohen, is considering the cost of signing Yamamoto, which could be around $200 million. Yamamoto's command is praised by Marwin Gonzalez.
"People in the States are probably wondering if he’s good just because of his pitches. I would say that his command is the best thing he has.” — Marwin Gonzalez on Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/iVZOBtVtEm
MLB evaluators consistently told us they considered Yoshinobu Yamamoto a better pitching prospect than Kodai Senga, per @KyleAGlaser. And Senga posted a 2.98 ERA with 202 Ks in 166.1 IP this year 😳 Read why teams are lining up for Yamamoto 🔽 https://t.co/2N6oNFpG0E https://t.co/WU3uoJVekn
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Where do you think Yoshinobu Yamamoto lands? MLB teams have coveted the righty for years... https://t.co/2N6oNFp8b6
Notable MLB personnel have flocked to Japan to watch Yoshinobu Yamamoto for years. Here's why 🔽 https://t.co/2N6oNFp8b6 https://t.co/XfRk1FPoeq
MLB teams have waited years for the chance to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He keeps getting better, too. @KyleAGlaser has insights from team officials on the Japanese righthander 🔽 https://t.co/2N6oNFp8b6 https://t.co/SSQ0VNILBf
If you were #Mets owner Steve Cohen where would you draw the line on a contract for Shohei Ohtani? @DaniWex, @AnthonyMcCarron and @sal_licata all have one number in mind 👀 https://t.co/5l9F7hq1ll
There's a lot to get excited about with Yoshinobu Yamamoto. ⚾️ He's 25 years old ⚾️ 2x NPB MVP ⚾️ 5x All-Star ⚾️ Mid-90s heater ⚾️ Command of his four-pitch mix He's the top arm on our FYPD list heading into 2024. https://t.co/l6ZIhdWa8B https://t.co/HGrgPCVRWV
If you were #Mets owner Steve Cohen, where would you draw the line on a contract for Yoshinobu Yamamoto? @AnthonyMcCarron @EliseMenaker @sal_licata https://t.co/RHvHi9HU8B
Details On The Mets' Interest In Yoshinobu Yamamoto https://t.co/a8HSB1nz0g https://t.co/vvSqsXqwMP
Yoshinobu Yamamoto says he wants to pitch for a big-market team. 😳 https://t.co/RfMGlAGQcr https://t.co/biuXmO0ycJ
Report: Yamamoto wants to pitch for big-market team https://t.co/zW2xBBPCbd