San Diego’s rivalry with the Dodgers could get a major shakeup if the Padres land Tatsuya Imai, the pitcher being called the “second Yoshinobu Yamamoto.” Imai’s made it clear: he wants to beat the Dodgers, not join them. That attitude fits perfectly with Padres fans, who treat every Dodgers matchup like a playoff game. There’s buzz that the Cubs might be backing off, making San Diego a natural fit. But can the Padres really afford a $200 million deal? And with interest in another Japanese star, Kazuma Okamoto, could San Diego become MLB’s next Japanese talent hub? What do you think—game-changer or just offseason hype? #Sports #Baseball #Padres