December 30, 2025Dec 30 Signing him would make me feel alot better about the rotation especially after reading Merkins Cannon article
December 30, 2025Dec 30 This would be awesome but I just can't imagine the Sox beating out Cubs, Phillies, Mets, or Red Sox. It made a little more sense with Murakami because of his red flags/bust potential. Someone tell me why I'm wrong.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 So is Imai a true free agent, or a six years of control guy? I think with his age, he could do any MLB contract, and then hit free agency again, right? It is interesting to see the Sox looking at short contracts for guys whose prices are plummeting as a way of enticing them to Chicago. It really makes me think that Ishbia really is being more involved here and taking some chances on deals that could well be bargains in the long run. I also wonder if we are already starting to see some of that old fashioned collusion we usually see right before, and right after, a labor problem.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: So is Imai a true free agent, or a six years of control guy? I think with his age, he could do any MLB contract, and then hit free agency again, right? It is interesting to see the Sox looking at short contracts for guys whose prices are plummeting as a way of enticing them to Chicago. It really makes me think that Ishbia really is being more involved here and taking some chances on deals that could well be bargains in the long run. I also wonder if we are already starting to see some of that old fashioned collusion we usually see right before, and right after, a labor problem. I believe whether prospect or international free agent, you need the 6 years service time unless the contract specifically states otherwise. Don’t quote me on it. Edited December 30, 2025Dec 30 by Lukakke Appling
December 30, 2025Dec 30 1 minute ago, Lukakke Appling said: I believe whether prospect or international free agent, you need the 6 years service time unless the contract specifically states otherwise. I thought there was something where the professional baseball leagues respected other leagues service time towards things like free agency? Maybe I am misremembering.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 2 minutes ago, Lukakke Appling said: I believe whether prospect or international free agent, you need the 6 years service time unless the contract specifically states otherwise. I thought it was an age thing.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 If the Sox sign Imai, they’re basically a .500 team. In that division, that would make you a contender. Let’s get it done!
December 30, 2025Dec 30 15 minutes ago, Nardiwashere said: This would be awesome but I just can't imagine the Sox beating out Cubs, Phillies, Mets, or Red Sox. It made a little more sense with Murakami because of his red flags/bust potential. Someone tell me why I'm wrong. I don't think you're wrong. Logically it would be like lightning striking twice under the same set of circumstances that allowed the Sox to get Murakami. I literally was going to start Imai thread on the last Imai posts I made when I read he wasnt getting offers but I posted in the Murakami thread instead. No one seemed to show much interest . Glad its gained some traction even if its just BS. I made the comment that if Ishbia was involved in some way it maybe could happen but that I didn't trust the WhitsoxDave source that said Getz called Justin Ishbia after the Mune signing. Edited December 30, 2025Dec 30 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside
December 30, 2025Dec 30 14 minutes ago, Nardiwashere said: I thought it was an age thing. Maybe that was it. I thought there was some point where we basically give them some rights in MLB. Ohtani didn't because he didn't have enough experience/age.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 9 minutes ago, Timmy U said: If the Sox sign Imai, they’re basically a .500 team. In that division, that would make you a contender. Let’s get it done! Yeah, you gotta figure out the dumpster fire of a pen, but this team looks a whole lot better with another front line starter and a middle of the other thumper.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Yeah, you gotta figure out the dumpster fire of a pen, but this team looks a whole lot better with another front line starter and a middle of the other thumper. I think they’re better off from the right side than others do. Taylor had freakishly bad luck. I think he’s a stud. Leasure looked like a leverage arm late last year, especially if that splitter continues to develop. Berroa has a shot. Vasil is more lucky than good, but he has the stones to pitch late. It’s the lefties I don’t like.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 I think the FA thing can be negotiated and that was what they did with Murakami. Not sure how that impacts the posting fee.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 2 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Why are we acting like “Northbrook Bob” knows anything? He knows more than anyone else that posts on social media
December 30, 2025Dec 30 20 minutes ago, Harry Chappas said: I think the FA thing can be negotiated and that was what they did with Murakami. Not sure how that impacts the posting fee. Posting fee is a percentage of the amount of the contract .The bigger the contract the less the percentage is above a certain amount .
December 30, 2025Dec 30 1 hour ago, Baron said: Signing him would make me feel alot better about the rotation especially after reading Merkins Cannon article What was the Cannon article about and was it good or bad?
December 30, 2025Dec 30 Just now, Chicago White Sox said: What was the Cannon article about and was it good or bad? Oh just him trying to get better. Except I forgot how bad he's been.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 Imagine all the embarrassment some of our fans would have if Getz showed happiness again if they signed Imai like they were with Murakami.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 9 minutes ago, ChiSoxFanMike said: Why are we acting like “Northbrook Bob” knows anything? Because he does. 6 minutes ago, fathom said: He knows more than anyone else that posts on social media Correct.
December 30, 2025Dec 30 12 minutes ago, fathom said: He knows more than anyone else that posts on social media I’m skeptical that the Sox will get him even after the report from today, but it’s not because of “Northbrook Bob”
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