The Padres, with Japanese star Yu Darvish on the roster, felt they had a legitimate shot at Sasaki, and they had more money to play with, almost $6.26 million, than L.A. But the Dodgers, who eliminated the Padres on their way to the World Series last season, prevailed again.

Roki Sasaki may be the most sought baseball pitcher this offseason. The San Diego Padres are a strong contender for his services.

The Roki Sasaki offseason is one that is already proving to be unforgettable. The 23-year-old right hander has interviewed with at least seven teams since being