24 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

I'd offer him a 4 year extension at 120 million but you know JR wouldn't even consider it.

Would that even be close to enough? In just over 100 plate appearances, he has not really shown that he needed time to get acclimated to MLB pitching. I’m sure that could change as pitchers figure out his weak spots more and more but I can’t imagine he won’t adjust. I’m sure Murakami knows who he is and I wouldn’t be surprised if he already thinks he’s a top hitter in the MLB.

I guess my point is, if you already had $40 million or so guaranteed coming to you, not including what you earned in Japan, and you are already tearing up the MLB, would you rush to sign an extension for $120 million?

Or would you wait until the end of next season and see what kind of offers you could get in unrestricted free agency? Because those offers could potentially be double or possibly triple that $120 million.

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13 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Would that even be close to enough? In just over 100 plate appearances, he has not really shown that he needed time to get acclimated to MLB pitching. I’m sure that could change as pitchers figure out his weak spots more and more but I can’t imagine he won’t adjust. I’m sure Murakami knows who he is and I wouldn’t be surprised if he already thinks he’s a top hitter in the MLB.

I guess my point is, if you already had $40 million or so guaranteed coming to you, not including what you earned in Japan, and you are already tearing up the MLB, would you rush to sign an extension for $120 million?

Or would you wait until the end of next season and see what kind of offers you could get in unrestricted free agency? Because this offers could potentially be double or possibly triple that $120 million.

OT, but what I was referring to in the game thread was an exercise some scouting departments do. It's a habit to see a black CF, and compare him to Mike Cameron, or Lance Johnson. The exercise is to think of a non-black CF to compare his ceiling to. I was just saying I was guilty of seeing Pereira and comparing him to Avasail Garcia, another Venezuelan RF.

22 minutes ago, GGajewski18 said:

It would be much longer than this. 6-8 years at minimum

Just depends on what he's looking for imo. a 30 million AAV is nothing to sneeze at for a corner slugger and lines up fairly well with the Pete Alonzo contract. he'd still be young enough to get another solid deal as well.

If I'm the Sox I don't want more years, so maybe increase the AAV a bit more. Say 4 years 130.

This is just fantasy tho. We'll be lucky to hold on to him through next year if he keeps this up.

36 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Would that even be close to enough? In just over 100 plate appearances, he has not really shown that he needed time to get acclimated to MLB pitching. I’m sure that could change as pitchers figure out his weak spots more and more but I can’t imagine he won’t adjust. I’m sure Murakami knows who he is and I wouldn’t be surprised if he already thinks he’s a top hitter in the MLB.

I guess my point is, if you already had $40 million or so guaranteed coming to you, not including what you earned in Japan, and you are already tearing up the MLB, would you rush to sign an extension for $120 million?

Or would you wait until the end of next season and see what kind of offers you could get in unrestricted free agency? Because this offers could potentially be double or possibly triple that $120 million.

Japanese culture has US similarities but big also differences. I dont think maximizing every possible dollar matters as much in Asian cultures. Doesn't mean its not important, but other things matter more.

they should probably wait until after his first season for an extension, no need to rush into it quite yet, though I wouldn't be mad if they did

“Obviously, there weren’t teams that raised their hands when I came over,’’ Murakami said, “but I’m really glad and happy that the White Sox picked me up. … I love the team very much. All my teammates are very open to communication. They are really just good teammates overall. Staff, coaches, I love them very much."

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Certainly, he has played a major factor in their surge. The White Sox have 32 homers this year, ranking third in the American League and sixth in MLB. A year ago, they were next-to-last, with only the Kansas City Royals hitting fewer.

“He’s a game-changer," White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi said. “He’s impacted this whole lineup. I love hitting in front of him. I see more balls in the zone, and especially heaters.

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The White Sox’s young players have been mesmerized by Murakami since his arrival. They marvel at his meticulous preparation. The way he takes batting practice. The way he grinds tape. There’s a genuine purpose to everything he does from the moment he enters the clubhouse.

“Just watching him go about his day-to-day business and the detail that he puts in and the amount of time he puts in," White Sox catcher Kyle Teel says, “it’s just awesome to see. He’s very detail oriented. The details he puts in is just fantastic.

“So, when the game starts, the success doesn’t surprise me because he just works so hard. He competes the same way every single at-bat, no matter what the score or situation. He never gets down on himself. I just love that."

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The White Sox also are learning that despite the language barrier, the dude can be a comedian. He’ll crack jokes. He’ll go along with pranks. And he’ll even sing, picking up the tunes and learning the words from the Party Apple Peel, an alternative rock cover band in Chicago.

The White Sox players still are laughing about the time he took the mic on the team bus and belted out a few tunes, much to their pleasure as part of his rookie initiation.

“He’s got a great sense of humor," White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery said. “Actually, he’s hilarious. You pull back the layers after first meeting someone, and you find out he’s one of the boys."

Fun read. Obviously some of it is the affability of Mune himself, but in addition to the on field stuff it's been great to watch how comfortably he seems to have settled in even after missing some time with the team for the WBC.

Honestly, I think I would be worried if Mune was ready to sign an extension that quickly. I want a dude with the confidence to bet on themselves, to some extent.

23 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Honestly, I think I would be worried if Mune was ready to sign an extension that quickly. I want a dude with the confidence to bet on themselves, to some extent.

This is ridiculous.