Roki Sasaki finally got Chibo to allow him to explore playing #MLB. He will play this season at some point in the Majors although he will begin his MLB career in the minor leagues. Juan Soto is being courted and his agent Scott Boras is holding court. Gerrit Cole thought about leaving the #Yankees and then thought the better of it.

Shohei Ohtani had surgery but he'll be ready for Opening Day. Gold Glove winners announced this week. And. the Classic Baseball Era committee released their ballot this year to be voted on by 16 yet unnamed voters. Steve Garvey is unlikely.

But there are other worthy candidates including Negro League stars John Donaldson and Vic Willis.

#orioles HOFer Brooks Robinson won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves, not 11 like Mark said.

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