Realistically, the Guardians never had a chance to sign Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, though, they did try. The Guardians were among the 20 or so big-league teams that expressed interest in Sasaki right after the Chiba Lotte Marines,

While most of the MLB world outside the Los Angeles area wasn't thrilled to learn of Sasaki's decision, Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson certainly was excited. The Los Angeles Lakers legend welcomed Sasaki to Dodger Stadium by gifting him a signed No. 32 Magic Johnson jersey.