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White Sox SHOCK MLB, sign Japanese star Munetaka Murakami | Episode 99
🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 The White Sox stunned the baseball world on Sunday, signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34M deal. In this episode, Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner react to the shocking Murakami signing, explain how the White Sox pulled it off, and discuss what it means for the rebuild, the lineup, and the franchise’s future. They break down Murakami’s historic NPB résumé, why his market only resulted in a two-year deal, and the real risks and rewards of bringing one of Japan’s most hyped hitters to Chicago. From marketing impact to on-field…
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