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Coming to America: Japan reacts to Munetaka Murakami signing with the White Sox
On this week’s episode, Chuck Garfien sits down with Yuri Karasawa of World Baseball Network and Yakyu Cosmopolitan for an in-depth conversation about Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami and what he brings to the White Sox. Karasawa provides context on baseball in Japan and the NPB landscape, while breaking down Murakami’s fame, reputation, and historic 2022 season that cemented him as one of the game’s most feared sluggers.
The discussion dives into why Murakami chose the White Sox, whether his signing came as a surprise, and what expectations should look like as he transitions from NPB to…
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