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Inside Chicago White Sox's Calculated Gamble on Japanese Star Munetaka Murakami

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The White Sox stunned MLB by signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Why the deal matters, the risks, and what’s next for Chicago.

By David Brown

Published: Dec 23, 2025, 10:30 am Added: Dec 23, 2025, 11:05 am
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