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Clearly, we should all 100% believe this Twitter rando.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/pirates-designate-marco-luciano-tsung-che-cheng-for-assignment.html Now you’re speaking my Chenguage

The problem is can anyone be sure about Tucker for $300-425 million? Those sure things like a Tyler Glasnow or Dylan Cease have even more risk attached at peak FA rates. Same with Valdez and Imai, for that matter. Would anyone be really excited about Bellinger, for that matter? Enough to go out and buy a new jersey? You need the type of players little kids dream about being (see PCA). That's also part of the inherent responsibility of owners in the entertainment business.

I doubt they want to risk adding another potential bloated contract if they aren’t sure about the guy to begin with. They already have to sell Robert and his $20 million plus his $2 million buyout on some team and have no hopes of dumping Benintendi’s remaining 2-years and $31 million. That’s already $53 million dollars the Sox don’t want on their payroll over the next two seasons.

Tier B is where the White Sox have committed almost all of their big FA mistakes.

Of course, but Jerry sucks

I’m not expecting them to spend until after the lockout issues are resolved. It would be nice to see them try to improve though.

I’d take Okamoto or O’Hearn as alternatives, but I just don’t think those guys have the same ceiling of Murakami. Take a big swing for once.

They’re not going to spend like you think they should, end of story

You’re not wrong, but this is the perfect time for them to take a risk. The payroll is basically non-existent. If he doesn’t translate, then it’s unfortunate but at least they tried. But there is also the possibility that he is a monster. And he fits in perfectly from an age/skillset standpoint.

WestEddy named as Getz lieutenant?

And Okamoto would be 30-31, then 32-33 in the years they most needed him to perform. Equally risky, albeit maybe 60% of the financial commitment of Murakami.

Shock the world...you've got Darvsh rehabbing, new Korean infielder and Matsui, Japanese reliever to sell SD. That would also put them in play for Imai...who seemed headed for AL/NL East or SFG. Also, Sasaki had them second, Toronto third.

He has massive raw power but it's really frightening strikeout potential and in zone swing and miss rates. Like some of the worst in the league as soon as he signs. He might be able to overcome it with his power but this isn't some home run signing. He's incredibly risky.

Do you have an any more details on this? What qualities/attributes don’t interest them? Curious… And if they are going to go dirt cheap, then work a waiver claim/trade for Big Christmas and try him out at 1B.

Two Ivy Leaguers...

I’m sure Getz is probably interested but Jerry doesn’t want to spend any money.

Wait till you see Everton Pereira, Derek Hill, and Tristan Peters! You’ll be eating those words soon…

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/nine-teams-exceeded-luxury-tax-threshold-in-2025.html

So the front office isn’t interested in a 25 year old left handed hitter with massive power. Another slapdick hitting 2nd baseman is more up their alley. Lol.

I've heard they're not in. Not a big surprise. He's just not the type of player that this front office is interested in.

I’m pretty sure you cracked the code.

Some buddies and I split a 20 game plan (4 tix) and through that we were able to get two free tix for Friday night Sox Fest. They have various payment plan options you can pick from (we're on the 10-month plan as returning members, but looks like there's PIF, 50/50, 5 & 8 month options online), but it honestly depends on what's in your budget and how many games you're looking for. You might be best off giving them a call since they can provide you with more definitive answers, but I'd guess that if you commit to a plan that it's not going to be refundable.

It's an inscrutable situation with Murakami sounds like.