Breaking from the norm, the Chicago White Sox were among the most widely praised teams in Major League Baseball this offseason.
The organization made some aggressive moves to reinvent its roster and build on the second-half momentum it showed last season. Not only did this include signing respected veterans like Seranthony Dominguez and Austin Hays, but it also meant securing one of the most fascinating free agents on the market.
Overseas standout Munetaka Murakami agreed to a shocking two-year, $34.0 million deal with the franchise. The Nippon Professional Baseball star is a Triple Crown winner and home-run record setter in Japan, and he is now looking to see if his slugging talent can carry over to the States.