On 12/20/2025 at 6:36 PM, WhiteSox2023 said:

I’ve been consistent.  The Sox won’t be signing Murakami at all because Jerry is cheap.  Look at all the acquisitions thus far.  Kay is probably going to be the largest contract handed out this offseason.  But I’m not going to praise acquisitions like Hill, Murphy, Pereira, Peters, and Kay.  Let’s be honest — these are acquisitions that a garbage team makes.  Period.  The end.

A 2 year, $34 million deal, making less than Benitendi and less than 5% of Ohtani, is not proof that he is not cheap.  The point still stands.

6 minutes ago, Timmy U said:

Or on a more optimistic note: Add some guys that may be worth keeping in July?

If the season is going well they can.

2 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Lmao

This is nothing but a huge positive for the Sox and their fans. I don't care to hear about anything negative related to this. This signing combined with getting the No1 pick has been more than welcome positive news and no fan base deserves this more than White Sox nation. 

 

26 minutes ago, bmags said:

Lmao

Seriously, what an embarrassing quote

1 hour ago, Chicago White Sox said:

Was just about to post this.  This kid just wants to fucking hit bombs and win ballgames.  And the fact he’s already making adjustments for the MLB is fucking impressive.  I haven’t been this excited about a White Sox player in years.

For me personally, I was getting Jose Abreu vibes.....and I loved Pito.

56 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

You gotta wonder how much is left of JRs brain after that quote. 

1 minute ago, wegner said:

For me personally, I was getting Jose Abreu vibes.....and I loved Pito.

My first spring training was to go see Jose. Went to two more after that to see Moncada and Gio and others. Haven't bothered last several years. Might entice me back down this year for a few days. This move has invigorated quite a few White Sox fans here stateside and created new ones in Japan. 

1 hour ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

The more we try to pretend things are different, the more Jerry tries to tell us they aren't.

1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said:

My first spring training was to go see Jose. Went to two more after that to see Moncada and Gio and others. Haven't bothered last several years. Might entice me back down this year for a few days. This move has invigorated quite a few White Sox fans here stateside and created new ones in Japan. 

I am happy to be excited about Spring Training again, especially coming off another rough year.

I am going to squint really hard to try to find a .500 ballclub but they need more pitching. Get it done, Getz.

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

The more we try to pretend things are different, the more Jerry tries to tell us they aren't.

They left out the part where Ishibia behind the scenes greenlit it.  I'm guessing he's not the heavy hand yet - but he's certainly involved a bit more, but he's being very respectful at how he is handling it with JR.  But you know what - I get that it is obvious, but I'll take the White Sox doing the obvious...that in and of itself is a good thing.  

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

The more we try to pretend things are different, the more Jerry tries to tell us they aren't.

Ah, forget about Jerry and join me in ordering Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day in honor of this joyous occasion..............."Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii"

2 minutes ago, wegner said:

Ah, forget about Jerry and join me in ordering Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day in honor of this joyous occasion..............."Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii"

When I was living in NYC my roomate's fiance was a FOB Japanese woman. From my understanding X-Mas in Japan is a romantic holiday and yea, time to get fried chicken. someone give JR a peck on the cheek for finally selling the team to someone that wants to compete.

3 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

When I was living in NYC my roomate's fiance was a FOB Japanese woman. From my understanding X-Mas in Japan is a romantic holiday and yea, time to get fried chicken. someone give JR a peck on the cheek for finally selling the team to someone that wants to compete.

I'm picturing Jerry getting visited by the ghost of Eddie Einhorn who warned him to sell the White Sox before it was too late...."This is your last chance Jerry.....a chance of my own procuring.....his name is Ishbia and if you do not sell it to him you will be haunted by White Sox fans for eternity and believe me you do not want that....plus they now have the Pope on their side so why risk it??"

23 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

The more we try to pretend things are different, the more Jerry tries to tell us they aren't.

I thought somebody just made the example here that getting the owner to exit their comfort zone is the sign of a great GM. 

8 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

I thought somebody just made the example here that getting the owner to exit their comfort zone is the sign of a great GM. 

And they apparently got Ish to do it.

1 hour ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

He probably ain't the leader, but Jerry is up there as a very stupid rich person.

2 hours ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

There is a lot to unpack in the quote

Really shines light on why the organization has been so dysfunctional and unable to be consistently competitive 

Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by steveno89

1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said:

The more we try to pretend things are different, the more Jerry tries to tell us they aren't.

He was wondering why we are signing some unknown Japanese guy instead of David Eckstein.

I really need Mune to be good cause Vaughn broke up the Frank-Paulie-Abreu run of great first basemen.

1 hour ago, WestEddy said:

I thought somebody just made the example here that getting the owner to exit their comfort zone is the sign of a great GM. 

I actually agree with you here. It is Getz showing more savvy in dealing with JR than Hahn era had. Still just farce to read in modern mlb.

JR must have been confused between the Brooklyn Dodgers/Rickey signing Robinson/Clemente and the LAD signing Ohtani/Matsumoto/Sasaki.

Well at least he knew who Shohei was because he "joked" derisively about never signing him and got scolded by Manfred.

Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by caulfield12

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