December 30, 2025Dec 30 https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/705d0a9ea1b1270c84c4dfe069dbc9510b184ebf The White Sox, seeking to rebuild their team, have suddenly emerged as the frontrunners. Following the acquisition of infielder Munetaka Murakami (25), a major comeback from a longshot becomes a reality....The White Sox are strengthening their starting lineup, and they view Imai as an "ace pitcher." There are also reports that they are approaching him with a contract of around three years, rather than a long-term one of seven years. Credit ChiSoxFanMike but yeah thats what the article says.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 I think it’s a no brainer if the Sox could get Imai on a 3-4 year deal. If Imai performs like an ace atop this rotation this would be a fun team to watch.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 No one must be offering him a long-term contract just like Murakami if a 3-year deal makes them a frontrunner.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 Here are some words from the man himself (not specific to the White Sox). Didn’t realize Boras was his agent. Edited December 30, 2025Dec 30 by WhiteSox2023
December 30, 2025Dec 30 10 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/705d0a9ea1b1270c84c4dfe069dbc9510b184ebf The White Sox, seeking to rebuild their team, have suddenly emerged as the frontrunners. Following the acquisition of infielder Munetaka Murakami (25), a major comeback from a longshot becomes a reality....The White Sox are strengthening their starting lineup, and they view Imai as an "ace pitcher." There are also reports that they are approaching him with a contract of around three years, rather than a long-term one of seven years. Credit ChiSoxFanMike but yeah thats what the article says. The Sox actively trying to improve is making me feel feelings.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 2 minutes ago, Sleepy Harold said: The Sox actively trying to improve is making me feel feelings. They can’t draft higher than 10th in 2027. If both Murakami and Imai fall into their lap and you’re holding onto Robert because you don’t like offers, you might as well go semi-all in. Add Giolito. Add Bellinger. Add good talent while spending no draft picks.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: They can’t draft higher than 10th in 2027. If both Murakami and Imai fall into their lap and you’re holding onto Robert because you don’t like offers, you might as well go semi-all in. Add Giolito. Add Bellinger. Add good talent while spending no draft picks. Need a leverage reliever too.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 3 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: They can’t draft higher than 10th in 2027. If both Murakami and Imai fall into their lap and you’re holding onto Robert because you don’t like offers, you might as well go semi-all in. Add Giolito. Add Bellinger. Add good talent while spending no draft picks. Correct, it just seems like more and more things have been coming up Milhouse for them as of late. We've been so used to bad luck and misfortune that being optimistic is slightly off-putting.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 13 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Need a leverage reliever too. Obviously, if they sign Imai, that pushes everyone else down. Suddenly Burke could be leverage. One of the young guys could come up in relief. Adding good players makes everyone you have more useful. Edited December 30, 2025Dec 30 by Timmy U
December 30, 2025Dec 30 I’m thinking this is a ploy to get other teams to raise their bid, as the Sox making this work once allows them to be seen as a threat
December 30, 2025Dec 30 8 minutes ago, DirtySox said: @Chicago White Sox Work your magic! Go! I think his kid needs another jersey!
December 30, 2025Dec 30 If we get him, it means Ishbia is basically doing the spending and we probably have a much more liberal budget than something south of 100m.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 If we really are trying to win, it doesn't make sense to trade Robert for 30 cents on the dollar.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 11 minutes ago, Baron said: If anything watching Cubs fans on X cry has been a real pleasure For sure, especially since they’re the overwhelming favorite IMO to get him
December 30, 2025Dec 30 if this had just become a pop up signing i would believe it but now it feels like the Murakami thing is being used to make us a new leverage source. i feel like most rumors end up being stuff that actually had just fizzled out and then became a leak of a past talk Edited December 30, 2025Dec 30 by Princess Dye
December 30, 2025Dec 30 2 minutes ago, fathom said: For sure, especially since they’re the overwhelming favorite IMO to get him I mean they were but I haven't seen their name mentioned in a long time
December 30, 2025Dec 30 3 minutes ago, Princess Dye said: if this had just become a pop up signing i would believe it but now it feels like the Murakami thing is being used to make us a new leverage source. i feel like most rumors end up being stuff that actually had just fizzled out and then became a leak of a past talk We just need a Merkin tweet confirming interest
December 30, 2025Dec 30 I appreciate the positivity from you all BUT I'm not there yet. This is just a random rumor unless we do sign him. I don't believe any of the "white sox are interested" rumors because we have heard that many times only to see players/agents use this crap organization to try and raise the price for a player. I will let myself be flabbergasted if this really happens.
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