JR has done a number of things over the years that turned out to be PR disasters. The White Flag Trade and a bunch of others were PR disasters. I'm seeing a upcoming PR disaster. Extending Murakami. The only way I can see JR signing him is before the present contract expires. If he becomes a free agent after this present contract expires there is no way JR will spend big money to sign him.The time to sign him is during this season. If he doesn't sign somebody like Murakami who is he ever going to give a big contract to? Not extending Murakami would be another PR disaster on JRs part.

Maybe they will resign him since he makes them money in Japan. Maybe Ishbia convinces him as he gets closer to ownership. It’s been reported his agent and Getz have a great relationship and who knows what Mune cares about when it comes to life. No point in worrying about it right now.

Michael Jordan.

56 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said:

Maybe they will resign him since he makes them money in Japan. Maybe Ishbia convinces him as he gets closer to ownership. It’s been reported his agent and Getz have a great relationship and who knows what Mune cares about when it comes to life. No point in worrying about it right now.

That's what fans do of habitual losing organizations.

8 minutes ago, kitekrazy1 said:

That's what fans do of habitual losing organizations.

Great. Then why even like the team to begin with if that’s what the attitude is?

Jfc

Let's wait and see. The value Mune provides off the field probably would work in his favor in terms of getting a big contract from JR. he also might want to be the face of a franchise. He seems like a chill guy and it does seem like he has a genuine convection the fan base and the city.

2 minutes ago, Colome's Hat said:

Let's wait and see. The value Mune provides off the field probably would work in his favor in terms of getting a big contract from JR. he also might want to be the face of a franchise. He seems like a chill guy and it does seem like he has a genuine convection the fan base and the city.

Nobody is getting extended 2 months into a contract when the next season is likely to be locked out. It’s more than simply wait and see

24 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said:

Nobody is getting extended 2 months into a contract when the next season is likely to be locked out. It’s more than simply wait and see

And let’s be honest, say he hits 100 homers the next two years. They might be a gigantic bidding war for him. Can’t get mad if they can’t outspend the Dodgers on a Japanese player.

47 minutes ago, fathom said:

And let’s be honest, say he hits 100 homers the next two years. They might be a gigantic bidding war for him. Can’t get mad if they can’t outspend the Dodgers on a Japanese player.

Or if he wants the most money and/or to play with his buddy in LA. The only way he stays here is if he truly wants to. It is what it is.

Why would he want to sign an extension?

I thought the PR disaster you were going to predict is he gets traded at the deadline for an underwhelming group of young, unproven, talent.

34 minutes ago, Texsox said:

Why would he want to sign an extension?

I thought the PR disaster you were going to predict is he gets traded at the deadline for an underwhelming group of young, unproven, talent.

Maybe he likes it here?

4 hours ago, WBWSF said:

JR has done a number of things over the years that turned out to be PR disasters. The White Flag Trade and a bunch of others were PR disasters. I'm seeing a upcoming PR disaster. Extending Murakami. The only way I can see JR signing him is before the present contract expires. If he becomes a free agent after this present contract expires there is no way JR will spend big money to sign him.The time to sign him is during this season. If he doesn't sign somebody like Murakami who is he ever going to give a big contract to? Not extending Murakami would be another PR disaster on JRs part.

Way, WAY to early to even begin thinking about anything along these lines.

3 hours ago, fathom said:

And let’s be honest, say he hits 100 homers the next two years. They might be a gigantic bidding war for him. Can’t get mad if they can’t outspend the Dodgers on a Japanese player.

If he is TOO good, I don't see the Sox getting into the $250-300 million range (or more) for a 1B

1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said:

If he is TOO good, I don't see the Sox getting into the $250-300 million range (or more) for a 1B

Sadly if he hits 50 this year and slashes 230/330/550 it's either extend or trade in offseason. Can't let him get to FA and only get a comp pick, if he even qualifies based on his status.

8 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Sadly if he hits 50 this year and slashes 230/330/550 it's either extend or trade in offseason. Can't let him get to FA and only get a comp pick, if he even qualifies based on his status.

Or his contract might not allow a QO.

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

Or his contract might not allow a QO.

yea I don't think it does. we'll see. One year as a 5 WAR player is "only" like 100 million in "surplus" value so a fair package would probably be less than what Crochet get, maybe slightly less. So a Teal type and then probably a couple C+ types or lotto tickets.

I'd look into trading him for an absolute haul if possible. Getz will be a legend if he can pull off a heist of great prospects.

1 hour ago, chitownsportsfan said:

yea I don't think it does. we'll see. One year as a 5 WAR player is "only" like 100 million in "surplus" value so a fair package would probably be less than what Crochet get, maybe slightly less. So a Teal type and then probably a couple C+ types or lotto tickets.

He’s a massive power bat and is only 26. I’m taking the over.

44 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

He’s a massive power bat and is only 26. I’m taking the over.

Offseason offer assuming he hits 230/330/550 or so with 50 HR and 100+ RBI:

6 years with a club option for 7. AAV 32 million. Buyout 15 million in 2033 offseason.

500K all star bonus. 1 million dollar MVP bonus. 1 million dollar bonus for league lead in HR.

4 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Offseason offer assuming he hits 230/330/550 or so with 50 HR and 100+ RBI:

6 years with a club option for 7. AAV 32 million. Buyout 15 million in 2033 offseason.

500K all star bonus. 1 million dollar MVP bonus. 1 million dollar bonus for league lead in HR.

Under $200 million won't get it done...but there's that 10-15% chance he's a Konerko/Buehrle or even simply Jose Ramirez loyalist.

Thst's closer to where Schwarber and Pete Alonso are as of now...except the 1-2 additional years.

Edited Saturday at 09:46 PM5 days by caulfield12

9 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Offseason offer assuming he hits 230/330/550 or so with 50 HR and 100+ RBI:

6 years with a club option for 7. AAV 32 million. Buyout 15 million in 2033 offseason.

500K all star bonus. 1 million dollar MVP bonus. 1 million dollar bonus for league lead in HR.

You are only estimating his contract based on his numbers. He is likely going to be the third most popular Japanese player of all time after Ichiro and Ohtani. Marketing potential…

“Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking $700 million contract is effectively covered by the massive, unprecedented marketing revenue and corporate partnerships he generates for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reports indicate the team made back the entire contract value in his first season (2025) through global marketing, Japanese corporate sponsorships, and increased ticket/merchandise sales.”

Dodgers Nation

Japanese Star Headed for MLB Soon Posts Photo Wearing Dod...

An incoming Japanese-born free agent superstar posted a photo on Christmas wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball hat.

Right now it's probably pretty close with Yamamoto as best pitcher and his IronMan feats in the World Series.

But he doesn't have the charitable and "chicks dig the long ball" oomph that Mune posesses in abundance.

Hideki Godzilla Matsui of the Yankees was up there, as well.

Hideo Nomo for a stretch.

Then Dice K Mania as well.

If they wait they will surely lose MM .

8 hours ago, PaleAleSox said:

Maybe they will resign him since he makes them money in Japan. Maybe Ishbia convinces him as he gets closer to ownership. It’s been reported his agent and Getz have a great relationship and who knows what Mune cares about when it comes to life. No point in worrying about it right now.

Mune and Monty bats are the biggest kick we've had in years.