Shogo being lefty certainly doesn’t hurt his appeal for us. I would actually argue Schwarber’s strong finish makes it more likely he’ll be moved, but the idea of Happ as a big-time trade chip remains a fantasy.
If Theo wants a team more focused on smart, hard-nosed baseball, situational hitting and defense, signing Japanese ballplayers is a good way to go. It’s the way the game is played here from little league on up.