Quin Posted Monday at 02:26 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:26 PM 1 hour ago, MikeKreevich said: Call him Mune Sox Reddit has it right. Mune Moonshots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted Monday at 02:29 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:29 PM Man, this was great. It really did satisfy the itch I had for the Sox to just declare that they did still want to be a baseball team. Looking forward to my big boy swinging out of his shoes. What a wonderful change. Last year out 1b when you stared into his eyes was like looking into an abyss. And he sucked. But looking into murakamis eyes I see mountains. Our big boy is going to crush or die swinging. Down with the nerds. Zrate, vectors, dimensions. Big boy hit ball. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted Monday at 02:43 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:43 PM It's nice to be a fan of a team that makes a move like this while seeing fans of other teams publicly say things like "That's too much for unproven talent" or "I'm glad my team didn't pay this guy". Meanwhile we know they're pissed. $17 million committed for two years is a risk you take every single day. The Sox desperately need power, and this guy could bring it in droves. The marketing rewards alone will likely pay for a lot of the contract. This guy is huge in Japan and will have a big following in the US, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted Monday at 03:09 PM Share Posted Monday at 03:09 PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted Monday at 03:19 PM Share Posted Monday at 03:19 PM Or if you like it LOUD..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Monday at 03:24 PM Share Posted Monday at 03:24 PM (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DnDIm8EBNwEM&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiYsZmzwNGRAxVJIkQIHcOqGYUQFnoECAsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3ye749KOw0AwwDf4I9ENz6 Edited Monday at 03:25 PM by caulfield12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted Monday at 04:32 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:32 PM I wish I was giddy about this. The only positive it is someone new. He's not a proven MLB player. If he fails I understand why Reinsdorf is reluctant to spend money. The organization is not good at scouting in the big leagues. If he is a success after one year I assume they will trade him. That's the typical pattern of budget teams. Small market fans are so conditioned to this. Those fans can never have nice things. I think that really hurts baseball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted Monday at 04:42 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:42 PM 16 hours ago, bmags said: We should call him El Caballo Paging @ChiliIrishHammock24. Your expertise is needed. Get in here and give a nickname or be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted Monday at 04:43 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:43 PM Presser at 11 on CHSN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted Monday at 04:43 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:43 PM 16 hours ago, nrockway said: I'm calling him "Haruki" like the writer of Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, 1Q84 etc. You must be thinking of a guy named John Lennon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted Monday at 04:53 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:53 PM Does anyone know how to watch the Murakami press conference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted Monday at 04:58 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:58 PM 14 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: Presser at 11 on CHSN "Could have been a press release" was something pretty funny I read. Sox have so little to be excited about... the comparison was hosting a signing press-conference for Jorge Polanco. Either way, hope Mune proves all the haters wrong and mashes like the Japanese Prince Fielder! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Monday at 05:05 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:05 PM 6 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: "Could have been a press release" was something pretty funny I read. Sox have so little to be excited about... the comparison was hosting a signing press-conference for Jorge Polanco. Either way, hope Mune proves all the haters wrong and mashes like the Japanese Prince Fielder! Probably a lot more coverage in Japan even at 2 am in the morning... Weird not to have on the Sox website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted Monday at 05:06 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:06 PM 2 hours ago, hogan873 said: It's nice to be a fan of a team that makes a move like this while seeing fans of other teams publicly say things like "That's too much for unproven talent" or "I'm glad my team didn't pay this guy". Meanwhile we know they're pissed. $17 million committed for two years is a risk you take every single day. The Sox desperately need power, and this guy could bring it in droves. The marketing rewards alone will likely pay for a lot of the contract. This guy is huge in Japan and will have a big following in the US, too. Good roll of the dice for the White Sox, and I do not mind it only being a two year deal at all. Sox do not have a similar profile in their minors. While his power is plus plus, nobody knows how the hit tool will translate vs. MLB pitching. If he does not produce, his money is off the books pretty quickly, and the Sox are unlikely to contend for the divison in 2026 or 2027. If he is good, he becomes a trade asset or possible extension candidate longer term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted Monday at 05:07 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:07 PM Per Chuck Garfien, Murakami is donating 100 $100 grocery gift certificates to the St. James Food Pantry as well as $10,000 to the Food Pantry. The Pantry serves people in need in the neighborhoods around the ballpark. This guy is already awesome. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukakke Appling Posted Monday at 05:07 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:07 PM 6 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: "Could have been a press release" was something pretty funny I read. Sox have so little to be excited about... the comparison was hosting a signing press-conference for Jorge Polanco. Either way, hope Mune proves all the haters wrong and mashes like the Japanese Prince Fielder! Yes, high profile Japanese talent Jorge Polanco. Totally the same thing. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Monday at 05:08 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:08 PM https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/next-wave-of-white-sox-prospects-nearly-ready-for-majors?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage We get a puff piece on Sox prospects (no Braden early in the season confirmed) and nothing on MLB Network but a David Wells no hitter rebroadcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Monday at 05:10 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:10 PM 2 minutes ago, hogan873 said: Per Chuck Garfien, Murakami is donating 100 $100 grocery gift certificates to the St. James Food Pantry as well as $10,000 to the Food Pantry. The Pantry serves people in need in the neighborhoods around the ballpark. This guy is already awesome. Cutting into that $1 million signing bonus already. He was making $4.5-5 million for Yakult and at least doubling that with endorsements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEddy Posted Monday at 05:10 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:10 PM (edited) If they sign on the wrong lines, does Murakami have to pay Getz $34M? Putting pen to paper ✍️✅ Welcome to Chicago, Munetaka Murakami! pic.twitter.com/zbVDwCzKc2 — White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) December 22, 2025 Edited Monday at 05:12 PM by WestEddy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Monday at 05:12 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:12 PM 3 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said: Yes, high profile Japanese talent Jorge Polanco. Totally the same thing. I think it was more about the similar salary levels and the brighter spotlight of the NY media on the two teams, in comparison to Chicago, that actually fields a competitive NFL team these days but has largely forgotten the White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted Monday at 05:15 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:15 PM 3 minutes ago, WestEddy said: If they sign on the wrong lines, does Murakami have to pay Getz $34M? Interesting no #5 jersey for Christmas sales but the professional tailored suit look. Looks like his weight is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted Monday at 05:16 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:16 PM 3 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Cutting into that $1 million signing bonus already. He was making $4.5-5 million for Yakult and at least doubling that with endorsements. I realize he has a lot of money, and donating $20,000 isn't going to hurt his wallet. My point was he's already doing something for the community around the ballpark. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted Monday at 05:16 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:16 PM 5 minutes ago, WestEddy said: If they sign on the wrong lines, does Murakami have to pay Getz $34M? The smirk on Getz’s face when he signed, I am hoping he slid a team option in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoUEvenShift Posted Monday at 05:16 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:16 PM 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted Monday at 05:17 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:17 PM that's a handsome fit. JR probably loved that, he may have even offered to sign a Cigar magazine for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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