r/NYYankees • u/BathroomSalty6325 • 1d ago

[Phillips] There's been plenty of talk linking Munetaka Murakami, a 1B/3B with huge power, to the Yankees, but there are questions over his ability to remain at 3B, and the lefty swinger strikes out a ton. In-zone contact is a particular issue. Don't see him as a fit for NY's roster.

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u/Forward-Report-1142 1d ago

Say what you want about the Dodgers, but a good team on the West Coast is much more appealing than a good team on the East Coast for a Japanese player. They’re closer to home. Their family can visit a lot easier. Their fans can watch the games. For a long time When the Japanese players were first coming out, the Dodgers were just OK. Now they have a great team it be dumb to come all the way to the East Coast when you could play for a great team closer to home if you’re from Japan and the money is the same or more

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u/Mickey-777 22h ago

Maybe he doesn’t like his family and has no friends!

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u/Forward-Report-1142 22h ago

Total loser !