Sox the "front-runners" for Imai

[Buehrle>Wood]

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.

[thxfrthmmrs]

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.

[WhiteSox2023]

No one must be offering him a long-term contract just like Murakami if a 3-year deal makes them a frontrunner.

[Bob Sacamano]

Oh my f***. Ishbia effect!

[ChiSoxFanMike]

Not sure how reliable that source is, but thought it was worth posting here. 

[WhiteSox2023]

Here are some words from the man himself (not specific to the White Sox).  Didn’t realize Boras was his agent.

 

Edited 16 hours ago by WhiteSox2023

[Sleepy Harold]

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. 

[Bob Sacamano]

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.

[ChiSoxFanMike]

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.

[Sleepy Harold]

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.

[Timmy U]

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 16 hours ago by Timmy U

[DirtySox]

@Chicago White Sox Work your magic! Go!

[fathom]

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 

[PaleAleSox]

What the hell is happening.

[DoUEvenShift]

8 minutes ago, DirtySox said:

@Chicago White Sox Work your magic! Go!

I think his kid needs another jersey!

[Baron]

If anything watching Cubs fans on X cry has been a real pleasure 

[southsider2k5]

Well this has been a nice winter so far.  

[SoCalChiSox]

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.

[greg775]

Looks like the Sox are trying again. I may buy mlb.com baby.

[SoCalChiSox]

If we really are trying to win, it doesn't make sense to trade Robert for 30 cents on the dollar.

[fathom]

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

[Princess Dye]

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 15 hours ago by Princess Dye

[Baron]

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 

[fathom]

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 

[2Deep]

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.