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Chat with MLBTR's Steve Adams: 8/19/25
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Brian S
2:00
Any chance my White Sox have any chance of signing Murakami?
Steve Adams
2:03
I'd be surprised, as they haven't really been active in the NPB market since............ Tadahito Iguchi? Am I missing anyone?

Also, they've never signed a player for more than $75MM (which is still insane to think about for a team from Chicago ... or really, for any team in MLB at this point).

Hard to say what Murakami's earning power will be with the strikeouts, struggles against velocity and a half season lost to injury, but a 25-year-old with 80 raw power is going to get interest. He's also demolishing the ball since he came off the injured list a couple weeks ago (albeit while still striking out in about a third of his plate appearances).
Kyle
2:05
Chances Cease and/or King sign short term high AAV deals with opt outs (a la Bregman) to hopefully have a bounce back year and hit free agency again next year?
Steve Adams
2:05
I can see it with either, sure.
Mike Elias
2:05
Do I trade Adley to the Mariners this offseason for much needed pitching?
Steve Adams
2:05
Think Seattle's pretty good at catcher. They have a young guy back there who's having an OK season. Can't recall his name, but he's one to watch for in the years ahead. :)
CHISOX FAN
2:06
Will Braden Montgomery be given a chance to make the team next year?
Steve Adams
2:07
I'd be surprised if he makes the club out of camp. He still only has 15-20 games in AA and has struck out a lot there. But sometime next summer, sure.
2:08
Alrighty, I've got to call it this week. I'm on X @Adams_Steve or Bluesky @adams-steve.bsky.social if you have more questions.

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