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The competitive landscape for Japanese talent is complicated by the current team strategies and market conditions. For instance, the Minnesota Twins are unlikely to trade Byron Buxton, which impacts the outfield market and influences teams’ willingness to part with prospects. The same applies to the starting pitching market, where the Twins seem committed to their current trajectory, despite interest from other teams in players like Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez.
Additionally, the market for free agents like Max Fried and Corbin Burns has been observed, with the Yankees actively competing for these high-end starters. Their strategy has historically been to pursue the best available talent aggressively, and signs point to them doing the same with Amayi.