5 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Out of curiosity, which teams are an actual threat for Murakami?  Of the high spending teams, maybe the Red Sox?  Most of the other ones are already locked in at 1B.  Maybe there is a second tier team that is desperate for a 1B upgrade, but the market for a big name 1B addition looks soft right now.  Again, it very much reminds of the situation when we got Abrue.

I could see the Mariners still be in and try him at 3B for as long as they want to try him. Then he can end up in a 1B/DH mix with Naylor eventually. That team still needs more hitting.

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53 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said:

And he should. Okamoto is much older, and while he is probably the 'safer' immediate option, Murakami has much higher potential.

Murakami could legit strike out 250 times in a season. 

7 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Out of curiosity, which teams are an actual threat for Murakami?  Of the high spending teams, maybe the Red Sox?  Most of the other ones are already locked in at 1B.  Maybe there is a second tier team that is desperate for a 1B upgrade, but the market for a big name 1B addition looks soft right now.  Again, it very much reminds of the situation when we got Abrue.

Red Sox have reported interest in both Murakami and Okamoto, but are also trying to sort out the Bregman thing. Plus they might be in on Arenado and/or out on Mayer depending on how various dominos fall. 

I imagine there's some pressure on them to do something soon, given they and the Rockies are alone in not making any FA moves yet.

3 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Red Sox have reported interest in both Murakami and Okamoto, but are also trying to sort out the Bregman thing. Plus they might be in on Arenado and/or out on Mayer depending on how various dominos fall. 

I imagine there's some pressure on them to do something soon, given they and the Rockies are alone in not making any FA moves yet.

I don’t think Boston is getting Bregman. Sounds like a mystery team is in the lead from the NL.

18 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Murakami could legit strike out 250 times in a season. 

I don’t care. He has insane power and is 25 years old. He fits perfectly with this core. 

5 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

I don’t care. He has insane power and is 25 years old. He fits perfectly with this core. 

I will take 450 strikeouts and 70 homers from him and Colson

Just now, fathom said:

I will take 450 strikeouts and 70 homers from him and Colson

We should check if Adam Dunn is available to coach them

Bregman to Dbacks picking up big steam 

Red Sox have also been a potential Marte destination

4 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Red Sox have also been a potential Marte destination

Why trade Marte to add Bergman?

2 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Why trade Marte to add Bergman?

Nice way to get a lot of prospects, and haven’t there been some reports they were tired of his attitude?

9 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Why trade Marte to add Bergman?

I guess to add long term pieces and open up a spot for one of your top young players. Plus, there were rumblings he wasn’t that great in the clubhouse.

Bregman also won’t cost a draft pick.

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15 minutes ago, fathom said:

I will take 450 strikeouts and 70 homers from him and Colson

He might end up being a disaster, but the power potential is insane with Murakami and proven power hitters aren’t going to come cheap.  Also, Getz has added a ton of high OBP players to the org that would slot in nicely around him & Colson.

11 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Why trade Marte to add Bergman?

Bregman won't get super upset at heckles from some teen that had no idea of a situation. In fact, heckling probably makes Bregman better since he has heard so much of it.

20 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

He might end up being a disaster, but the power potential is insane with Murakami and proven power hitters aren’t going to come cheap.  Also, Getz has added a ton of high OBP players to the org that would slot in nicely around him & Colson.

Always pumping up Chase

2 minutes ago, fathom said:

Always pumping up Chase

Chase is certainly one guys that fits the narrative, but so is Antonacci and I still think one of them could end up the everyday 2B for a period of time.

2 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Giants also reunite with fellow old friend Gregory Santos on an MiLB deal.

Glad to see it.  Houser pitched his tail of for the Sox and he seemed like a real positive and good guy.

1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Why trade Marte to add Bergman?

Personality conflicts with teammates/character issues/my stats come first guy.

Bregman the antithesis. Supposedly.

Murakami would quadruple or quintuple the Sox media coverage...adding on the fawning Japanese press corps who already has their Chicago contingent due to the presence of Seiya and Imanaga on the Northside.

Might as well add Okamoto or Imai too, lol.

2 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Murakami would quadruple or quintuple the Sox media coverage...adding on the fawning Japanese press corps who already has their Chicago contingent due to the presence of Seiya and Imanaga on the Northside.

Might as well add Okamoto or Imai too, lol.

So you think we sign Murakami now?

1 minute ago, Chicago White Sox said:

So you think we sign Murakami now?

Nope...but it is really quiet on him considering less than ten days to go now.

Seattle was the choice before Naylor. Would have to DH there. Suarez didn't make much of an impression.

SFG are always a possibility, but they already have Eskridge.

Padres might go after Okamoto, but Murakami out of their price range.

LAD blocked by Muncy Freeman Ohtani.

 

Did the White Sox even contact Okamoto's agency/representation?

Personally, I’m not signing any bat-first guy to a big contract when there are legitimate concerns they can’t hit velocity. 
Well, personally I’m not signing anybody, but you get the idea. 

2 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said:

Murakami could legit strike out 250 times in a season. 

Yep, could also hit 40+ bombs. He's got a lot of risk, but also a lot of potential.

7 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Nope...but it is really quiet on him considering less than ten days to go now.

Seattle was the choice before Naylor. Would have to DH there. Suarez didn't make much of an impression.

SFG are always a possibility, but they already have Eskridge.

Padres might go after Okamoto, but Murakami out of their price range.

LAD blocked by Muncy Freeman Ohtani.

 

Did the White Sox even contact Okamoto's agency/representation?

You have ruled every team but the White Sox…it has to be them at this point right?  We didn’t hire our first ever scout to sign fucking Kay.

9 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

You have ruled every team but the White Sox…it has to be them at this point right?  We didn’t hire our first ever scout to sign fucking Kay.

And Foster Griffin's also off the board, too.

Who still needs a 1B/DH?

Or can afford for him to set an errors record at 3B?  Which would put even more pressure on his offense...