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No wonder Reinsdorf was so quick to make this change!

He does seem like a fun guy ☺️ Some notes from (various translations of) his media session: He's getting along well and having fun with teammates and staff despite being nervous at first. He says everyone has been really nice. Answered "every day" when asked what has been the most fun so far Says the added attention doesn't bother him since he experienced it in Japan too. He wants to keep improving his English, and has to improvise with gestures at times. Has taught teammates some Japanese phrases. He talks with Imanaga, Suzuki, Yoshida, and Ohtani regularly. Ohtani has been encouraging. They haven't decided yet exactly how many ST games/innings he'll play before leaving for the WBC. Looking forward to facing Skenes and Skubal in the WBC since they are reigning Cy winners. Still working on getting more comfortable at 1B, is committed to improving as a defender. The swing change has been in progress since November, and is aimed at adjusting to higher velo in MLB. His goal is to be a big home run hitter here as well. Yes, he got asked about bidets (from both US and Japanese media) and he wasn't shy at all in answering. Has told teammates about the many benefits, including being better for the environment by using less TP Likes to go before a game, and likes to feel clean when he plays At one point he was talking so positively about bidets that a press member joked it sounded like promotion. Mune suggested a bidet sponsorship and when he got laughter in response clarified that he'd be seriously open to it.

I cannot believe the shamelessness of some people in this thread that are telling on themselves. Bidets are literally life changing and save you money on TP. Imagining you nasty motherfuckers with skid marks in 2026 is fucking wild. No amount of wiping will clean you fully. I atleast hope you use wet wipes... that is the bare minimum... /rant

Bridgeport Bidet's - Feel the Clean !

100 more runs, 25 more homeruns, 20 more saves, starting pitching about the same as last year would probably get the Sox to 78 wins . Can't have a bunch of career years. Need to save some for Schultz, Hagen Smith, Braden Montgomery, Bonemer, Antonacci, McDougal, Oppor, Billy Carlson and 1:1 pick years and any others who pop up. The only one I really hope does great is Murakami since I doubt Ishbia wont arrive in time to white knight him an extension. Might get 2M attendence and more sponsors for CHSN. That might be the only way JR opens the wallet a bit and even then I have no idea how much because of the looming labor snafu. You can't really talk much about the future with a 90 year old. If Pope Power works no telling what Jerry's kids do. No matter what, they need to sell to Ishbia. Edit: Meant to quote @Chick Mercedes re:the everyone having career years .

A deeper look into the question:

Culture change already in place. Murakami already getting rid of the s%*#.

Best Japanese Bidet-style models TOTO Panasonic Lixil (American Standard) A TOTO bidet is the epitome of what most would consider the best bidet toilet or best bidet seat. There really was no comparison when it comes to quality of design and ease of use, especially for a foreigner. When it comes to the best bidet toilets in 2025, TOTO is at the top of the list in most categories, while also garnering top bidet reviews from customers and publications around the world. The TOTO Washlet, particularly the TOTO S550e Washlet, dominated nearly every restroom we encountered. This top rated bidet toilet seat boasts advanced features such as: Heated seat Adjustable water pressure Automatic air deodorizer Warm air dryer The TOTO S550e was actually discontinued in 2023 and replaced by the upgraded Washlet S7A. Toto S7A Original Price$1,404.00 Current Price$1,263.60

Thanks to all who responded. I set up a VPN and now sit back and wait for MLB.TV to broadcast 2026.

Not sure...accessing most US websites from China have them now even with a VPN.

That's a short ass swing.

Our clean king.

Time for a Giolito/ReyLo reunion?

DRINK!

We've leveled up from HR/swing counts to clocking Mune's 115mph exit velos in BP 👀

Shingo Takatsu sighting! Reportedly told Mune how great Chicago is before he signed, and also went to dinner with him last night

You don't need a new account with a VPN, you could just renew with your current subscription. Before you want to use MLB.TV, you would just need to turn the VPN on to another location (I use NordVPN and have a few random US cities saved to bounce between depending on what I'm trying to watch) and once you're connected to that open the MLB app/MLB.TV.

The blackout BS is so stupid. I live in eastern NC. They consider the Nats and Orioles my local teams that are 5 hours away. Our cable provider does not even offer MASN that carries their games so there is literally no way for me to watch them. So I miss about 10 sox games per year on mlb TV. One thing you can do to get a cheaper price on mlbtv is to join the mlb retired players association for like $20 per year. They give you a 50% off code for mlbtv. And you support a good organization. Done it for 2 years and need to do it again

I like Roch, I dont want that to be taken the wrong way. I'd take him first as of today too! I just think it's possible he could be supplanted or matched as a prospect over the next few months, and he's not a generational talent. I also do have serious qualms about him playing in the Big10 and the meaning of that production. Burress, Garcia, LeBron, and Emerson are all really interesting prospects - I think if Strosnider has one of the better seasons in college this year, he might be my pick! He's got more tools than Roch. I think it'll be hard for a HS player to make a jump in a way where he's the clear best player given the quality of college talent this draft but who knows?? https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/2022434094454575116?s=20

I know you don’t like that people are already penciling him in as the #1 pick, but where do you stand on Roch as a player? Is there someone else you prefer at this point, like Emerson or LeBron?

His swing looks good in live BP so far. If he can have even a reasonable contact rate, he’s gonna put a hurt on a lot of baseballs.

Jerry: GET ME GETZ RIGHT NOW!!!

Motor skills and consciousness probably cut off around 89 wins.

I’m going to predict 78 wins while I have a few beers in me. Why not. Done being down on team. Everyone is having a career year like the Mercedes era, but Tony’s not around to traumatize anyone

Make it interesting Lebron. Make it interesting.

Let’s be honest, the best day will be when we lose all 185 pounds of Benintendi.

Why is Vasil Batman and what Benintendi told Vasil after he robbed a HR with Vasil on the mound.

He’s really slowed his delivery way down

Now that I’m here. It’s time to unburden my soul. It always bothered me. For your sakes… I pretty much know most of you don’t put paper down on the seat. Bidet only does half the job of a clean rear end I assume. So you proud bidet people only cleaning your innards, and soiling your outermost bits are suffering from a great delusion.

Chuck Norris drops a clean-breaker every time, all the time.

At least we all know that @Green Line has healthy dumps now.

Disgusting

Dang we can’t even have clean butt talk around here

Here’s to clean butts!

We've known some of these guys were big fans of La Russa s%*# for years

Lol. Some of yall telling on yourself.

Need a new gif with Venable and Murakami and a bidet.

That's clearly a low-end bidet. Actually looks like the model I have in my RV. Doesn't even plug in, so the seat is cold, and the water is colder.

A thread about bidets and no @caulfield12 for his expertise. What a wild era of Soxtalk.

I'm sure it's a proper Toto with all four and maybe music and/or white noise. One of the best things about traveling to Japan is that it makes you realize that every toilet you've ever sat on has been garbage, and opens your eyes to a world of toilet functionality you never knew was possible. One of the worst things about traveling to Japan is getting on a plane and coming home, condemned to wander a world of sub-par toilets with full knowledge of what can be. (Luckily you can buy Japanese style toilets for your house now.)

I’m willing to bet most teams already have bidets haha

Cleanest asses in the league, confirmed

Spending their Cash Considerations on Ass Considerations

Yes. One of the best purchases I've ever made.

Pal, I'm waiting for your receipts. I never said anything of the sorts. I said it was a league average system with a last place team.

Who says I’m annoyed? I’m indifferent to the bidet. I used one when I went to Japan. Interesting novelty but seemingly pointless. Your butt doesn’t need water to make it clean. If you get s%*# on your arm or face, it’s a different matter. You’d use soap too. No one’s soaping up their butthole I suspect. I’d echo that other guy’s point that if your asshole is a fuckin mess after the fact, a change in diet will be more beneficial than a stream of water.

If you actually have a good diet, get enough fiber and dont eat mounds of sugar and grease there is no need for a bidet.