January 1Jan 1 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 January 1Jan 1 by Eminor3rd
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 1Jan 1 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.
January 2Jan 2 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?"
January 2Jan 2 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.
January 2Jan 2 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 🥹
January 2Jan 2 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.
January 2Jan 2 4 hours ago, hi8is said: That sucks. He’s just another Jim Parque (now that he’s gone)
January 2Jan 2 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 January 2Jan 2 by WhiteSox2023
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