There's not much question that while Major League Baseball remains the most prestigious and competitive league in the world, several other international professional leagues have closed the gap. In light of this,

As the MLB offseason continues, the newest member of the Dodgers, Roki Sasaki, comes in at number 1 on the ESPN top 100 prospect list.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have ended, but it's interesting to learn what went on behind the scenes throughout the free agency saga for Japanese sensation.