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Is that what you’re hearing?

Sox willing to pick up more

He seems really excited to be a White Sox, and you don’t always get that from a Sox free agent signing press conference lol

This dance was done last year and failed because the Sox wouldn't pick up payroll, so what has changed? Do the Reds have payroll space, or are the sSox willing to pick up cash?

Have a feeling this gets done, especially if Sox pick up half the contract. Return of injured pitching depth is uninspiring

Think he's going to be a fan favorite quickly

For the last 4-5 days, we have seen a mountain of statistical evidence presented by basically every expert and analyst about why Murakami MIGHT fail. In all likelihood, if the Rays Guardians Brewers announced this deal, everyone would probably be calling them geniuses. So hopefully, Getz and Rodriguez are right on this call. That said, the first $100+ million free agent in Sox history and next year's draft will be exponentially more important for the future of the franchise. This was almost more of a marketing gimmick...one Sox fans haven't seen since Albert Belle was signed. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/whats-next-how-will-npb-star-munetaka-murakamis-power-translate-white-sox-mlb&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjqz9_WwtKRAxUhHjQIHRb5ABUQ0PADegQICBAD&usg=AOvVaw3Va1kqD_-u41gpGsudJkX6

Miller cost the #1/2 prospect in all of baseball, though. No way they can afford to trade away their #1 pick next summer.

Gimme that draft pick.

The rest of the world still doesn't know the White Sox are coming...not until they are at least out of fifth place. That said, purely from a marketing perspective, this was the best possible allocation of $34 million by far. If they were really trying to compete, though...Imai would be getting $130-$200 million. Which is the same amount of $$$ they were willing to spend on Masahiro Tanaka over a decade ago.

They could all struggle just as easily as excel next season.

Proven true. Getz said Moonie about 20 times in the press conference.

Burke cant get through a lineup twice consistently. That's pretty important for a starter. League average? Of 87 starters who threw 130+ innings last year, Burke ranked 81st.

Cheap Trick at Budokan '78. Or you could go with Bob Dylan in '79.

I think they’ll be competitive but their pitching staff leaves so much to be desired. I would really like it if they kicked the tires on Imai. They need more, I’m just not a fan of their pitching staff

Agreed

I mean the two year contract will be up long before Ishbia takes over. I don’t think he’s as involved as people hope.

It’s possible. The Pythagorean last year was about 70 wins and teams just sometimes come together. But they should absolutely not force it. There are some moves that could move them many steps forward that might hurt the immediate W/L. The priority for Taylor, for example, should be for him to dominate and then trade him for a Mason Miller type of deal given that they don’t want to start him. I am surprised that they are not putting Vasil in the rotation this year. But I’m not sure it’s precluded for the long-term so we’ll see.

Haha, you are correct. What kind of stupid statement is this? ”Bolster that with Murakami at first base, assuming he can lock down a primary role there, and at the heart of the lineup and it’ll be look out above.”

Im glad you use stats in your arguments. I'm weary of the haters usuall eye test BS generalitites and ghosts of White Sox past to extol predictions of woe. You ask for context, examples, stats, or reasons and you get "I dont need no stinking context" .

A's have a had shake agreement to increase payroll to at least $100 million for revenue sharing exception.

Got a say Murakami is a big dude