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While discussing Sasaki’s preferences for team markets, the topic of smaller to mid-market teams arose. Given Sasaki’s previous experiences with the Japanese media, a smaller market could serve as a conducive environment for him to settle into. His relationship with the national sports media in Japan has not always been positive, with scrutiny and criticism following his ambition to play in the U.S. This is crucial as Sasaki is still feeling the weight of expectations and desires for privacy in his career decisions.