Quin Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 They can't do it until 2026. Lefty third baseman in the NPB. This thread is mostly an excuse to post this absolute bomb that I'm guessing only @Eminor3rd has seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 But also the Sox should be active in the Japanese market for the first time in 2 decades. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I saw this thread too. Also watch Japanese games occasionally. Saw the Giants beat the Dragons in the Tokyo Dome a few years ago. I'm 100% for signing Murakami. Yoan is very likely gone in 2026. The guaranteed money + posting fees are likely too much for the Sox, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 "We can't spend if we only have ." 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, Quin said: But also the Sox should be active in the Japanese market for the first time in 2 decades. If you believe Garfein Yoan is gone after the 2024 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Counterpoint: Why would a player of his talent want to come play for the Sox? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 minute ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: Counterpoint: Why would a player of his talent want to come play for the Sox? imo this is a point that isn't mentioned enough. Sox aren't attractive to big name free agents. Even when they throw out the top offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I bought a bunch of his baseball cards directly from Japan...so PROFIT, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 hours ago, joejoesox said: imo this is a point that isn't mentioned enough. Sox aren't attractive to big name free agents. Even when they throw out the top offer. Luis Robert and the Cardinals the one exception. Konerko taking less money from the Sox, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 The should sign him and play him at 2b or RF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Quin said: They can't do it until 2026. Lefty third baseman in the NPB. This thread is mostly an excuse to post this absolute bomb that I'm guessing only @Eminor3rd has seen. I’m a little lower on Murakami than consensus, for a couple reasons: 1. I think he’s at his absolute peak right now, maybe he holds it for another several years, but he’s a classic old player skills guy: perfect plate discipline/true slugger and I just don’t think he has anywhere to go but down. 2. he’s not actually a third baseman. Yeah he’s playing there now and he’s not a total disaster, but he’s a 1B/DH over here, and that’s only going to become truer as he ages I think he’s absolutely going to be a major league hitter, but I think there’s a good chance it’s as a 2-WAR first baseman. We’ll know more in a couple years. But who knows, if there’s one thing the Sox like to collect, it’s 2 WAR first basemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Not to sound morbid but who knows if JR will be of earthly presence by 2026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Eminor3rd said: I’m a little lower on Murakami than consensus, for a couple reasons: 1. I think he’s at his absolute peak right now, maybe he holds it for another several years, but he’s a classic old player skills guy: perfect plate discipline/true slugger and I just don’t think he has anywhere to go but down. 2. he’s not actually a third baseman. Yeah he’s playing there now and he’s not a total disaster, but he’s a 1B/DH over here, and that’s only going to become truer as he ages I think he’s absolutely going to be a major league hitter, but I think there’s a good chance it’s as a 2-WAR first baseman. We’ll know more in a couple years. But who knows, if there’s one thing the Sox like to collect, it’s 2 WAR first basemen. I've never been sold harder on a player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Friggin crushed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Reminds me of Joe Borchard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I watched some Japanese WBC team montages last night. This guy can mash, does he have a position tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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