Munetaka Murakami’s free agency ended with less than 48 hours to go on his posting window. He’ll join the Chicago White Sox next season on a 2-year deal worth $34 million. Far below what was originally expected for the star slugger, the deal effectively seems to put an end to what could have been an obvious match between the New York Mets and White Sox for a trade.
Luis Robert Jr. continues to loiter on the White Sox roster with heavy interest, but a $20 million contract they want no part of paying. Robert’s upside with his bat and if nothing else brilliant defense and speed makes him a good match for many teams.