Shohei Ohtani is one of three modern-era players with at least 1000 hits and 50 games pitched
Shohei Ohtani is one of three modern-era players with at least 1000 hits and 50 games pitched
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[General Discussion] Around the Horn & Game Thread Index – 1/2/26
So what's this thread for? Discussion of yesterday's games Excitement for today's games General questions Mildly interesting facts…
![[TL by Yakyu Cosmopolitan] Tatsuya Imai: “Since other Japanese players went to the US before me, I can ask them questions like ‘what'd you do in this situation,’ right? But actually, I don’t really desire that. I want to have a sense of ‘survival’ on my own.” He gets his wish in the Lone Star State.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/kkjpwa5dzuag1-380x220.jpeg)
[TL by Yakyu Cosmopolitan] Tatsuya Imai: “Since other Japanese players went to the US before me, I can ask them questions like ‘what’d you do in this situation,’ right? But actually, I don’t really desire that. I want to have a sense of ‘survival’ on my own.” He gets his wish in the Lone Star State.
[TL by Yakyu Cosmopolitan] Tatsuya Imai: “Since other Japanese players went to the US before me, I can…
![[Nightengale] Remember when Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami were projected to earn in excess of $300 million in free agency? Well, the duo combined for just $88 million with Imai getting 3-year, $54M from Astros and Murakami 2 years, $34 million from White Sox in surprising low deals.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/5LTe53TqAX18tbb5WW9VpvoJGEvCqZ_ibjR451BiBJ0-380x220.jpeg)
[Nightengale] Remember when Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami were projected to earn in excess of $300 million in free agency? Well, the duo combined for just $88 million with Imai getting 3-year, $54M from Astros and Murakami 2 years, $34 million from White Sox in surprising low deals.
[Nightengale] Remember when Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami were projected to earn in excess of $300 million in…
Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers Have Checked In On Bo Bichette
Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers Have Checked In On Bo Bichette
![[Rome] The Astros are in agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract, source tells The Athletic. The deal maxes out at $63 million and contains opt outs after every season.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/t4DeblkV9jljSylrSEgkORiYewBtclNPMnHw1-uxHnM-380x220.jpeg)
[Rome] The Astros are in agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract, source tells The Athletic. The deal maxes out at $63 million and contains opt outs after every season.
[Rome] The Astros are in agreement with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract, source tells The…
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[General Discussion] Around the Horn & Game Thread Index – 1/1/26
So what's this thread for? Discussion of yesterday's games Excitement for today's games General questions Mildly interesting facts…
Family member decided to end the year with violence
Family member decided to end the year with violence
Ted Williams watching Mike Piazza as a teen
Ted Williams watching Mike Piazza as a teen
![[Eephus Tosser] If you start watching Game 5 of the 2024 World Series at 10:26:37, you can watch the ball drop in New York at midnight.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/6h9bxkg6Y9t6hQP87DYy3cWjCtWNfoEMlyagLXQvXiM-380x220.jpeg)
[Eephus Tosser] If you start watching Game 5 of the 2024 World Series at 10:26:37, you can watch the ball drop in New York at midnight.
[Eephus Tosser] If you start watching Game 5 of the 2024 World Series at 10:26:37, you can watch…