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We can all stand to take a hint from Muni

Star power. Charisma. 25. Confidence. But not quite cockiness. Self assured. WBC warrior. Perfect leader to go along with Teel, Colson, Braden and Roch Cholowsky. Finally this team is building an identity in Chicago after three years of dystopian wasteland. Let’s f’n go!!! If that doesn’t fire you up, watch Sisu 1 and Sisu 2: Road to Revenge

Yeah, they were way off on that projection.

The Dodgers already have Golden from KPop Demon Hunters This should be the 2026 White Sox song…no more AC-DC, lol

this was really unexpected...and amazing. Mlbtraderumors had him as the #4 FA with a 8/180 deal prediction. I get the stats at FBs above 93...but so many MLB pitchers dont have the off-speed movement so common in Japan that I think he will be able to focus a bit more on the heaters...or just become really efficient at crushing bad curves and sliders.

I would agree, but the Sox aren't going to eat $30+ million. I also don't think he's tradable in any scenario except where the Sox take on a worse player/more risk. Unfortunately I think he's the DH/LF for 2026.

I've been saying for a while - the Sox played at a 70-win pace after the ASB. I thought just a couple of acquisitions could augment the growth of the 'core' to push them up to 75 wins, or thereabouts. If they follow through with a mid-level, established starter, maybe keep or replace Robert with an ML average OF and everything breaks right for them, I would not be surprised by 81-83 wins. But that's like buying 5 scratch-offs and having all 5 hit. Kay could certainly be a step up from Cannon/Burke/Gomez, but replicating Fedde's 24 is a huge ask. Even Houser's total output paced over a full season would be Christmas morning. To be competitive, a couple of Smith/Davis/Burke/Schultz/Hagen would really have to blow up and become dominant. And then Monty/Teel would have to look like 4-WAR contributors over a season. Vargas/Baldwin/Murakami/Meidroth would all have to step up and be above average. The bullpen would have to snap to, and Leasure/Taylor/Vasil/Wikelman - all get solid, maybe with a closer pushing them all into slightly lower leverage rolls. That's asking Getz to check every item off his todo list, every one of them hitting, and most (if not all) of the 'established' starters continuing to progress - and then they could get over 85 wins and get knocked out in the first round.

Presser has me fired up. Mune ends it by saying "let's get to work." Guys who have accomplished what he has want to be good. I believe he'll work hard to make adjustments to eventually be good. It may be like Ohtani where it takes a little time and the Sox may not get his absolute peak, but I love the storyline. Much better than hoping O'Hearn's fade will be gradual, as far as entertainment value.

Would be great if they could bring Tadahito over for part of Spring Training…. Gene Honda…”infamous 2005 World Series team” Oops. Getz could have done a better job articulating the team’s ultimate strategic vision in embracing Japan/Asia, but he has some time to reflect further and get to work on it.

https://youtu.be/NRxPxJV20ZI?si=OMwMS31xVI-xz7K4 Part 2

I agree on Sosa, but don’t agree on Benintendi. He can’t field at all and has bat is basically league average at this point. I guess he could fit as a role player, but I’d rather go find a LF upgrade and cut ties altogether. Again, I just don’t see a great role for him if we are planning to use Quero as our primary DH.

Agree here. That bench sounds like a recipe for disaster. This year seems like a last call audition for each player listed.

If 2026 kind of mirrors 2019, I think that would be a realistic positive step.

da bears at the end of the day, it's F the Packers always.

technically it's "moo-nay" (said quickly) you will also sometimes hear it pronounced "mew-nay"

Depends on your definition of competitive I think. Could they not lose 100 games this year? Maybe, it all depends on pitching and if they can keep guys healthy. The starting rotation is still basically unproven and the bullpen is still a mess. And let's not forget the injury situation which has gutted them since around 2018 when four players making their MLB debut couldn't even make it through their first game without getting seriously hurt. They have the benefit of playing in a mediocre division though. If they only lose 90 games this year that would be a "success".

Was just about to post this. This kid just wants to fucking hit bombs and win ballgames. And the fact he’s already making adjustments for the MLB is fucking impressive. I haven’t been this excited about a White Sox player in years.

it could also be bad pitch ID, his in zone contact rates are below avg

When you know, you know.

Yeah, those are guys who are still very young and have a good shot to be quality players though. I don't mind that. Guys like Benintendi and Blake Rutherford were poor choices due to not being very good.

I'm pretty sure I am in Love with this guy

Don’t see the need to trade Sosa or Benintendi. Mead, Lee, Hill, Pereira has the makings of worst bench offense in the league. Having flexibility of Sosa getting to play 5 days a week and playing matchups, getting guys days off, backfilling for injuries would be hugely important for this team.