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Could White Sox extend Murakami? 'We've had some conversations,' says GM GetzShare Aug 19, 2026 · 0:40 Munetaka Murakami's solo home run (29)Munetaka Murakami has been a sensation for the first-place White Sox since signing a two-year, $34 million contract with the club this offseason. Currently slated to be a free agent after the 2027 season, could the South Siders try to keep “Mune” around even longer? In a podcast appearance with the New York Post, general manager Chris Getz indicated that could be the case. “We would love to have him here long term,” Getz said of early extension talks. “It seems that he has interest, and we do as well. We've had some conversations, but we'll just leave it at that.” White Sox Finance Bro Vest Giveaway is Sept. 5! Even after missing more than a month with a hamstring strain, Murakami has swatted 29 home runs in his first MLB season after starring in Japan for Nippon Professional Baseball’s Yakult Swallows. It may be difficult to get a jump on the market and extend the lefty-swinging first baseman/designated hitter, as he’s still just 26 years old and has proven he can handle Major League pitching. But it seems as though Murakami has enjoyed playing in Chicago, much like White Sox fans have relished having him on the South Side. He’s powering the surprising White Stockings alongside a young corps that features fellow sluggers Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery. “Feel like the White Sox, the fans, certainly the players, we've come alive,” Getz said. “We have. And [signing Murakami] was a huge, huge help in doing that.” Murakami was primarily a third baseman in NPB but made the switch to first base in MLB because of defensive concerns. There were also questions about his offensive profile, as his undeniable power was matched with high swing-and-miss rates. Those have played out in MLB, as he has first- and second-percentile rankings in whiff and strikeout rates. But Murakami has made up for them with an excellent 17.2% walk rate. That has all led to a strong .860 OPS in his rookie campaign, even as he’s hit just .199 since the All-Star break. “He's one of the hardest workers that I've seen and been around on both sides of the ball. Great teammate. He really is,” Getz said. “Guys have just fallen in love with him, and I think he's really happy here. And we're happy to have him here.”

This is a guy who could absolutely blow up in a playoff run in a way few RH hitters on our current roster is likely to do. He had a .956 OPS in the ALCS last year.

If we could do other sports it would be Stan Mikita.

why are the Sox doing a "finance bro" night? is the idea to demolish the stadium that night?

Hes a DH/3B. Would probably platoon. I think he does provide experience and the power numbers are still ok. More importantly, he has a .982 ops at Comiskey. 2 home runs here this year. I think he's likely looking for one final shot at a World Series so putting him in a pennant race will probably entice him.

This reminds me of the Doyle and Castillo moves in that you are partially putting playoff hopes on fixing a guy in a very short period of time. I get why you would avoid him, plus immortal question... Where would he play?

Just so we're on the same page, this is a dude who hit 49 home runs just last season. Yes, he's having a historically subpar season so far but Randal Grichuk he ain't. Sounds like it may be a moot point, though.

https://www.mlb.com/news/pope-leo-xiv-gifted-pope-hat-from-white-sox-giveaway

21 will be the Toddfarher. Clearly

https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-conversations-about-munetaka-murakami-extension

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-cba-proposal-roster-stability

Or the quick look at Doyle is telling them that Doyle is not an option

He will, but my guess that’s more of a mid season thing if how the rehabs for Adams, Thorpe, Fry (if he alive?), & Berroa (is he alive?) went.

If Goodell is starting to be this publicly involved, then the NFL brain trust is collectively done with waiting for the Bears. They all know the business viability of both sides and they know which is better, they just need to Bears to pull up their big boy pants and cut a deal and get shovels in the fucking ground

Mike Squires or Tommy John

How many times have they settled the stadium issue? Sounds like something else in the news...

I don't really see a fit on the current Sox team. Who doesn't love a bat, but you have to consider that this is not Frank Thomas. He might not hit well in the short time he would be with the team. So thinking about the things you definitely won't get — contributions on defense or on the bases — I don't see the point. Very decent chance that he makes you worse. If Randal Grichuk died, I'd be more open-minded.

I saw talkin baseball twitter account say he cleared, but then I saw a rumor that the mariners grabbed him

...this allowed me to wear my Geoff Blum World Series jersey to the Sox/Astros playoff game in Houston where Astros announcer Geoff Blum threw out the first pitch. One of my greatest ever troll jobs, even complimented by multiple Astros fans. You're welcome. (Let's not talk about the rest of my trip.)

from the Crain's article: “There’s no specific timetable from my standpoint, other than we know that they are looking at the alternate groups, Indiana or Arlington Heights,” Goodell told reporters yesterday following an NFL owners meeting in Atlanta. “We want to make sure that Arlington Heights and Illinois have an opportunity, as well as Indiana, to put their best foot forward.” Wait a minute, I thought the Bears said the NFL was pushing them to make a decision by this summer? Am I not remembering that correctly? McCaskey and Warren are so full of s%*# that it's hard to know what's really going on.

I went to school with him. I know his sister. Pretty sure she and Walker were in the same social group.

Goodell Signals Arlington Heights Still Alive in Bears Stadium Race. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/sports-recreation/ccb-bears-stadium-goodell-20260827/

No

Don't forget Vasil will be back

Andrew Vaughn? Cody Asche? Oh i know --- LaRoach!