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White Sox make a statement move, sign Munetaka Murakami

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami strikes deal with White Sox

The White Sox have emerged victorious in Munetaka Murakami sweepstakes, agreeing to two-year, $34 million deal with Japanese slugger.

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White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract

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What's next: How will NPB star Munetaka Murakami's power translate to White Sox, MLB?

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White Sox make unexpected move, sign Japanese star Munetaka Murakami

The Chicago White Sox, not expected to be key players in offseason free agency, signed Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract, the team announced Sunday.

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White Sox' stunning Munetaka Murakami deal is a stroke of genius for a rebuild

Across eight NPB seasons and just shy of 900 games played, Murakami has posted a .951 OPS with 246 home runs, 146 doubles and 647 RBI (per Baseball Reference).

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Report: White Sox among clubs engaged in talks with Murakami

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Why did Munetaka Murakami sign with the White Sox? Japanese HR champion chooses Chicago over Red Sox

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Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

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