Nothing on CHSN website.

Christmas short staffed?

 

 

8 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

If they sign on the wrong lines, does Murakami have to pay Getz $34M?

 

 

I'll be honest, there was a part of me that was a little worried he was going to pull a Zava and say "I will not be signing with the White Sox today."

6 minutes ago, DoUEvenShift said:

 

 

 

 

2 things

1. Did I hear him say while he was signing "I'm so happy"?

2. I think he is going to help make vests make a comeback...he looks very sharp imo.

It's a gamble since he seems to have holes in his swing, from a defensive standpoint and an injury history but really what is there to lose at this stage until Ishbia takes over?

Fegan at Sox Machine with a detailed look:

https://soxmachine.com/2025/12/the-white-sox-and-munetaka-murakami-have-nothing-to-lose

Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by Lip Man 1

I'm pretty sure I am in Love with this guy

3 minutes ago, wegner said:

I'm pretty sure I am in Love with this guy

When you know, you know. 

6 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said:

t's a gamble since he seems to have holes in his swing, from a defensive standpoint and an injury history but really what is there to lose at this stage until Ishbia takes over?

Fegan at Sox Machine with a detailed look:

https://soxmachine.com/2025/12/the-white-sox-and-munetaka-murakami-have-nothing-to-lose

it could also be bad pitch ID, his in zone contact rates are below avg

 

 

4 minutes ago, wegner said:

I'm pretty sure I am in Love with this guy

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.

Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by DirtySox

6 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

 

 

technically it's "moo-nay" (said quickly)

you will also sometimes hear it pronounced "mew-nay" 

https://youtu.be/NRxPxJV20ZI?si=OMwMS31xVI-xz7K4

Part 2

 

 

Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by caulfield12

Would be great if they could bring Tadahito over for part of Spring Training….

Gene Honda…”infamous 2005 World Series team”  Oops.

Getz could have done a better job articulating the team’s ultimate strategic vision in embracing Japan/Asia, but he has some time to reflect further and get to work on it.

Presser has me fired up. Mune ends it by saying "let's get to work." Guys who have accomplished what he has want to be good. I believe he'll work hard to make adjustments to eventually be good. It may be like Ohtani where it takes a little time and the Sox may not get his absolute peak, but I love the storyline. Much better than hoping O'Hearn's fade will be gradual, as far as entertainment value.

this was really unexpected...and amazing. Mlbtraderumors had him as the #4 FA with a 8/180 deal prediction. I get the stats at FBs above 93...but so many MLB pitchers dont have the off-speed movement so common in Japan that I think he will be able to focus a bit more on the heaters...or just become really efficient at crushing bad curves and sliders. 

The Dodgers already have Golden from KPop Demon Hunters 

This should be the 2026 White Sox song…no more AC-DC, lol

4 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said:

this was really unexpected...and amazing. Mlbtraderumors had him as the #4 FA with a 8/180 deal prediction. I get the stats at FBs above 93...but so many MLB pitchers dont have the off-speed movement so common in Japan that I think he will be able to focus a bit more on the heaters...or just become really efficient at crushing bad curves and sliders. 

Yeah, they were way off on that projection.

Star power.

Charisma.

25.

Confidence.  But not quite cockiness.  Self assured.

Big personality.

WBC warrior.

Perfect leader to go along with Teel, Colson, Braden and Roch Cholowsky.

Finally this team is building an identity in Chicago after three years of dystopian wasteland.

Let’s f’n go!!!

 

If that doesn’t fire you up, watch Sisu 1 and Sisu 2: Road to Revenge

Edited December 22, 2025Dec 22 by caulfield12

We can all stand to take a hint from Muni

 

Murakami: "I've heard this club has lost a lot of games in the past. But that is the past. I only look forward."

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) December 22, 2025

 

2 minutes ago, WestEddy said:

We can all stand to take a hint from Muni

 

 

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I'm excited...would be nice if they had a few more solid moves - even if it meant signing a player or two to decent money that could be good flip candidates.  It isn't like losing really helps the club this upcoming season given they can't pick in the top 10.  

Just now, Chisoxfn said:

I'm excited...would be nice if they had a few more solid moves - even if it meant signing a player or two to decent money that could be good flip candidates.  It isn't like losing really helps the club this upcoming season given they can't pick in the top 10.  

This. Add some guys that may be worth moving in July

3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

This. Add some guys that may be worth moving in July

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