It is well known that Japanese baseball players have a certain predilection for teams on the West Coast of the United States, for the simple geographical reason that it keeps them

The New York Yankees were one of a select few teams that earned an in-person meeting with prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki, but it doesn't sound like they made the most of the opportunity.

The Yankees' meeting with Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki left them "satisfied," but their pursuit might still face a significant hurdle: the cultural and financial draw of the West Coast for many Japanese players entering MLB.