Munetaka Murakami didn't wait until the 5pm EST deadline on Monday to make his decision. The Japanese slugger sent shockwaves across the league on Sunday morning by reportedly signing with the Chicago White Sox. The perennial rebuilding South siders seeming came out of nowhere to nab one of the most prolific home run hitters ever to come out of the pacific rim.
Now with Murakami off the board, the next big Japanese free agent that teams could pivot to is Kazuma Okamoto. And if Murakami's deal is any indication, Okamoto's contract could be well within the pay range scope for the Toronto Blue Jays.