The biggest question stemming from the Yomiuri Giants' decision to post pitcher Shun Yamaguchi to MLB is not how Yamaguchi might fare in the majors.

It's when will Tomoyuki Sugano get there?

After years ago solidifying their resistance to the posting system on the back of denials to pitcher Koji Uehara, the Giants will finally allow a player to seek an MLB contract through the system, something unthinkable even a few days ago.