Kazuma Okamoto
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Oct 29, 2026
Ryan FinkelsteinHOST
Saito makes sense, but the Mets didn't sign Morikami.
Ryan FinkelsteinHOST
They didn't sign Kazuma Okamoto.
Ryan FinkelsteinHOST
Are they going to invest in first base on what could be a six-year deal? I think there's a chance that Saito is the first position player that can get into $100 million.
Ryan FinkelsteinHOST
for his contract.
Frank StampflHOST
Then Manny Machado, Austin Riley, Michael Garcia, Bo Bichette, who gained third base early on this season.
Frank StampflHOST
Eugenio Suarez, Alex Bregman, Matt Chapman, Noel V. Marte, and Kazuma Okamoto.
Frank StampflHOST
So like second base, according to the Fangraphs Playwriter, just five of those 12 that I just mentioned actually finished inside of the top 12.
Frank StampflHOST
So not as predictable.
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Scott WhiteHOST
Like I, if I was going to do that, I'd rather do it with Connor Griffin, who I think just has a, a much more fantasy friendly skillset right now, at least in a roto league points league, obviously points league McGonigal is basically a, you can make a case for him as a second rounder right now as in a points
Frank StampflHOST
league.
Frank StampflHOST
Next up, we have Kazuma Okamoto, who had a very impressive rookie season.
Frank StampflHOST
Even if it wasn't what we expected, like the shape of the production, it still was an impressive season.
Nate HeiningerHOST
It's like Yankees, Padres, Blue Jays.
Nate HeiningerHOST
It would be interesting just last year, Okamoto and Murakami, they had their struggles.
Nate HeiningerHOST
It's not uncommon, but they jacked tanks left and right.
Nate HeiningerHOST
They sure did.
Carter FuerstHOST
Realistically, there's probably going to be a bidding war for it says Suzuki spot track has him projected right now at a four year $110 million contract that's around a 27.5 AAV.
Carter FuerstHOST
i think that is fairly accurate i have him projected between 25 and 30. i think he could even get above 30 as well depending on how egregious this bidding war is but i think we can all agree i'm sure you'll agree with us as well that seo suzuki makes so much sense throughout this lineup has 70 or more rbis in this last four seasons as a guy that can run into 25 30 home runs every single season a guy that is just a dream fit for the toronto blue jays and why not bring a little bit more japanese talent in to compliment kazuma okamoto Say Suzuki being an established major league player, I think they would hit this one out of the ballpark.
Carter FuerstHOST
Honestly, no matter what the signing is, I'd go as high as $35 million AAV.
Carter FuerstHOST
Watching his offense last year, they need this guy desperately.
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Carter FuerstHOST
One of the better defenders at second base in all of baseball.
Carter FuerstHOST
So this gives the Blue Jays flexibility, which they love with a lot of players on their team.
Carter FuerstHOST
Kazuma Okamoto playing first and third.
Carter FuerstHOST
They have Aston Barger that can play third base right field.
Jake StorialeHOST
So a younger pup, uh, had a great year last year, 40 doubles, 39 homers, third base, first base and left field are supposedly in play.
Jake StorialeHOST
I'm interested to see, um, Okamoto, we basically heard the same thing, and he was an MLB third baseman this year.
Jake StorialeHOST
Yeah.
Jake StorialeHOST
It's so tough to do.
Jake StorialeHOST
I can't just compare Sato and Okamoto because they came from the same league.
BBDHOST
Can't just say, well, Murakami had to be first base, so he asked you, and I can't say, well, Okamoto's fine, so he has to be fine.
BBDHOST
Like, who knows?
Jake StorialeHOST
And Murakami looked really comfortable at first base by the end of the year at least.
Gary MorganHOST
Would it make it more difficult to extend? Yeah, I guess.
Gary MorganHOST
But isn't like kind of this whole system change idea about making extensions more possible for everyone where you're not necessarily considering doing it on the cheap? Number four, if the Pirates can't sign Lau, could they pivot to Sato? I'm not sure how he pronounces it at third base, especially considering reports that they had interest in Okamoto last offseason.
Gary MorganHOST
Well, they did have interest in Okamoto, and they put a pretty good bid in for him.
Gary MorganHOST
I think it's possible, but I've heard that Sato is better at first base.
Gary MorganHOST
I don't know that that would fit.
Nick GosseHOST
That is three infielders combining for only 27 home runs.
Nick GosseHOST
Kazuma Okamoto hit 33 home runs by himself.
Nick GosseHOST
He carried the infield as the rest of them combined only hit 27.
Nick GosseHOST
Clement finished with a 649 OPS.
The JewceHOST
Jack Keggs, Roman Anthony, Visayo, Eldridge, McLean, DeLauder, Sal Stewart, Schlittler, Tong, Mizorowski.
The JewceHOST
Murakami, Okamoto, Peyton Tolley, and then we start to get into Aaron Judge, Otani, Trout, Witt, Soto, Jose Ramirez, Google, Acuna, Harper, Corman Carroll, Nick Kurtz, Alonzo, Churio, Yamamoto, Mookie Betts, DeGrom, Justin Verlander, Ben Rice, Pazana, Connor Griffin, Benj Weatherholt-McGonigal, So yeah, solid checklist of guys, but there's a lot.
The JewceHOST
Did these look like they might be lucky case at this year?
CoreyGUEST
They're pretty rare.
Brady FarkasHOST
They're also interested in Sato.
Brady FarkasHOST
You pair him with Kazuma Okamoto.
Brady FarkasHOST
The Blue Jays are trying to make themselves a truly global brand.
Brady FarkasHOST
The Mariners are out of the conversation right now.
Nick GosseHOST
They need offense.
Nick GosseHOST
Kazuma Okamoto led the team with 33 home runs last year.
Nick GosseHOST
Nobody else in the roster hit more than 15.
Nick GosseHOST
We had Vladdy with nine, George Springer.
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