Murakami off the board

[Hofikebrucee]

Goes to White Sox.

[AZ_Cardsfan]

Guess there was some skepticism in his ability to hit ML pitching. So a 2 year make good deal. He'll be 27 when it's over and if he swats enough HRs in that two years can command a premium contract.

[Hofikebrucee]

A 34 MM flier.

[Hoosier59]

A 34 MM flier.

Good move by the Chisox.

[Melville]

A 34 MM flier.

Good move by the Chisox.

Classic sign-n-trade gambit.
If he fails, no real loss to the Sox.
If he succeeds, they have a trade piece.
Very logical signing for a team in the middle of a low budget cycle.

[scoutyjones2]

That's because Murakami's strikeout totals and swing-and-miss rates have spiked since his monster 2022 season, while his walk rates and on-base percentage have declined, sparking concerns about his ability to make enough contact in the Major Leagues to take advantage of his tremendous power. Murakami in particular had issues against the higher-velocity fastballs and the wipeout breaking and offspeed pitches he’ll see more of in MLB

[moose-and-squirrel]

That's because Murakami's strikeout totals and swing-and-miss rates have spiked since his monster 2022 season, while his walk rates and on-base percentage have declined, sparking concerns about his ability to make enough contact in the Major Leagues to take advantage of his tremendous power. Murakami in particular had issues against the higher-velocity fastballs and the wipeout breaking and offspeed pitches he’ll see more of in MLB

maybe opposing teams will pitch underhand to him

[C-Unit]

I wonder what Pittsburgh will do
Seems they are still looking for lineup additions even after the Lowe trade, and 3B is their primary area of need.
Seems like this deal would have been perfect for them.