Just now, Nardiwashere said:

Why is there no trade winds forum this year?  Because we don't anticipate enough activity?

Because Trade WInds is a Trade Deadline forum.  We don't use it during the winter.

Edited December 19, 2025Dec 19 by DirtySox

9 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

It's like the ghost of Rick Hahn made that statement saying everything, and nothing, all at the same time.

24 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

Murakami to White Sox confirmed!

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I anticipate there being a lot of moves here coming up. Just like there will be across the league, knowing there is so much time. But at the same tiMe, we are really excited about the group we have."

Murakami is coming is right there. Could it be any clearer?

 

 

5 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

@Chicago White Sox right now…

I have forgotten what it’s like to root for a team that actually signs players you can expect to be good.

27 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

@Chicago White Sox right now…

I’m not worried.  James is a great dude with legit info, but I’m confident in my analysis of the situation.

37 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

Feel like they sign Okamoto.

1 minute ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Feel like they sign Okamoto.

I’d prefer Murakami, but I would happily take Okamoto as well.

11 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

Feel like they sign Okamoto.

Getz said he wants a LF corner infielder though.

It's an inscrutable situation with Murakami sounds like.

1 hour ago, almagest said:

Murakami is coming is right there. Could it be any clearer?

I’m pretty sure you cracked the code.

2 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

@Chicago White Sox right now…

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. 

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.

2 hours ago, Dick Allen said:

I have forgotten what it’s like to root for a team that actually signs players you can expect to be good.

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

Edited December 20, 2025Dec 20 by WhiteSox2023

8 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

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

Edited December 20, 2025Dec 20 by WhiteSox2023

3 hours ago, southsider2k5 said:

It's like the ghost of Rick Hahn made that statement saying everything, and nothing, all at the same time.

Two Ivy Leaguers...

15 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

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. 

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.

Edited December 20, 2025Dec 20 by WhiteSox2023

9 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said:

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.

 

3 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

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

 

2 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Do you have an any more details on this?  What qualities/attributes don’t interest them?  Curious…

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. 

1 hour ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

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.

Edited December 20, 2025Dec 20 by caulfield12

3 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

 

 

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. 

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.

Edited December 20, 2025Dec 20 by caulfield12

7 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:

 

 

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. 

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.