ChiSoxFanMike

Imai makes so much sense for this team. Only 27, no QO attached, Sox need more pitching, continue building a Japanese pipeline. I just fear he will be too “expensive”. Guess we’ll find out soon enough either way.

How much team control does he have if he makes the team?

I remember trying to play mental gymnastics to justify the John Brebbia signing. We’ve come a long way.

Exactly. If this report came from Heyman or some other reporter from the states, I would buy the Boras angle more.

Unless Boras is conspiring with the Japanese media, I’m not sure what the Yahoo Sports Japan has to gain by lying about the White Sox being interested in Imai.

I feel like there is a significant distinction between having a seat at the table and what that article said. If the Sox were just listed in a big group of teams, then yeah it would feel like that. But that article straight up said the Sox are the frontrunners. How true that is I don’t know, but the wording feels different.

I’m skeptical that the Sox will get him even after the report from today, but it’s not because of “Northbrook Bob”

Why are we acting like “Northbrook Bob” knows anything?

Need a leverage reliever too.

Not sure how reliable that source is, but thought it was worth posting here.

I need the Japanese translators again.

The crazy thing is that the payroll still wouldn’t be that high even if they did sign Imai.

Michael Harris is the only guy from the Braves that would make any sense at all in this type of trade.

Bonemer should also start getting OF reps in the minors.

I think his body would combust trying to run down a ball in the gap.

They’ve DFAed guys during the last year of their contract, Danks and Keuchel come to mind. They also DFAed Leury with 2 years left I believe. But given how much Benintendi is making by White Sox standards, I highly doubt they will DFA him at any point next season.

I hate defending Benintendi, but 2025 was his “best” season with the Sox and it’s not like they have many outfield options (I know he’s terrible in LF, but still). I’d give him one last chance in 2026. If he still sucks next season, cut him before the final year of his contract.

Benintendi for Taijuan Walker would be great, but not sure the Phillies would do that.

I think he’s still on Twitter but I haven’t seen any rumors from him recently. I feel like all the foodie insider accounts have died off recently. Bartolo’s Colonoscopy is the last one standing.

Korea

That guy has literally never been right about anything.

Okamoto does have experience playing OF as well. I’m not sure what the quality of his defense is there, but that is probably the best spot for him on this team. I don’t think they will sign him anyway though, I’m guessing he will be a a Pirate.

Okamoto would be great if they have trades lined up with Vargas/Sosa for pitching. I’m not counting on it though.

Completely agree.

Because he had nothing around him for most of that time. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that he started playing better once Teel and Colson were called up.