Eminor3rd Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) 44 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: Kona Takahashi has the same deadline as Imai, so there should be news on that front soon too. Kona is fringey, definitely at least a tick below Imai. The sad thing is he peaked two seasons ago and looked ready to get at least what Imai did, but Seibu wouldn’t let him go. Edited 17 hours ago by Eminor3rd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago One year opt-out? Another trick in Boras' bag. No reason to invest team resources in a guy that is going to book after one season. Fans would not even invest in a jersey with his name on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: I mean if you put it that way, every players floor is “dies in plane accident tomorrow” Bro, he's a pitcher. Don't overthink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 23 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: Kona is fringey, definitely at least a tick below Imai. The sad thing is he peaked two seasons ago and looked ready to get at least what Imai did, but Seibu wouldn’t let him go. I wouldn’t be surprised if no team signs him. His strikeout rate is ridiculously low. He’d have to come cheap for a team to take a chance on him an also pay a posting fee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 29 minutes ago, Eminor3rd said: Kona is fringey, definitely at least a tick below Imai. The sad thing is he peaked two seasons ago and looked ready to get at least what Imai did, but Seibu wouldn’t let him go. MLBTR has him projected as a 5th starter. Not exactly exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 5 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: I wouldn’t be surprised if no team signs him. His strikeout rate is ridiculously low. He’d have to come cheap for a team to take a chance on him an also pay a posting fee. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 8 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: I wouldn’t be surprised if no team signs him. His strikeout rate is ridiculously low. He’d have to come cheap for a team to take a chance on him an also pay a posting fee. Seems headed that direction. He doesn't miss a lot of bats. If you wouldn't sign Sugano, you wouldn't want Takahashi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 29 minutes ago, tray said: One year opt-out? Another trick in Boras' bag. No reason to invest team resources in a guy that is going to book after one season. Fans would not even invest in a jersey with his name on it. Having a Murakami Jersey for potentially only 2 years isn’t all that much longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 2 hours ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: You think Kona Takahashi is a possibility for the Sox? The Sox would be one of the few teams that could feel good about giving him a rotation spot of out of the gate. I wouldn’t be shocked to see him get like 1/3m or something. He could be a useful back end starter on the high end, but there just isn’t any real upside barring some transformational change to his arsenal. He's big, strong, and stable, which has allowed him to develop good command, but his stuff is maxed out and just not that exciting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WestEddy Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 10 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said: "How did you handle getting unwanted advice from more established Japanese players when you really just wanted to figure it out on your own?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 7 minutes ago, WestEddy said: "How did you handle getting unwanted advice from more established Japanese players when you really just wanted to figure it out on your own?" Let’s be honest. He signed with the team that made him the best offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago 7 hours ago, SoCalChiSox said: @Chicago White Sox will be holding a wake at his house at 4 pm, if you want to pay your respects for the club's loss of Imai. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Already moved on to Kelenic 🥹 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago 5 hours ago, Bob Sacamano said: But you’d also get a draft pick if you offer the QO so not a total waste if he left after a year. Or if he is cooking and looking that good you deal him at the deadline for prospects. Downside of those deals is if they aren’t good then you are stuck. Such one sided deal to a player. Boras sucks just like JR sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Mercedes Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago 4 hours ago, hi8is said: That sucks. He’s just another Jim Parque (now that he’s gone) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSox2023 Posted 14 hours ago Share Posted 14 hours ago (edited) 26 minutes ago, Chick Mercedes said: He’s just another Jim Parque (now that he’s gone) So true. From $150+ million dollar contract estimates to not being worth $21 million a year and $63 million total if he hits all incentives due to the opt-outs in his deal. Meanwhile, the Sox just gave $20 million plus a potential $2 million dollar buyout to a player no team will give up anything of value for. 🤣 Edited 13 hours ago by WhiteSox2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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