Could the Diamondbacks Be a DARK-HORSE to Land Japanese Ace Tatsuya Imai?

The buzz is heating up around Japanese pitching sensation Tatsuya Imai making the jump to MLB, and we can’t help but imagine him in a Diamondbacks uniform. We break down Imai’s impressive 2025 stats and why he could be a perfect fit for Arizona even though we are pessimistic about the possibility. We also take a dive into which pitchers the D-backs should target in the Rule 5 Draft to bolster their roster. Off the field, we have more on things getting spicy for Rob Manfred and MLB with the latest prop bet scandal.

Plus, we react to Randy Johnson’s number being retired by the Mariners. AND YES we’re a little salty they couldn’t wait until the D-backs were in town. Special guest and PHNX Diehard Cogs joins us with all of the hot takes.

Could the Diamondbacks ACTUALLY LAND Tatsuya Imai?

0:00 SkeeYee & happy Friday!!!

18:50 Could D-backs sign Japanese ace?

37:00 Rule 5 Draft targets

55:20 Randy Johnson gets his number retired