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- Munetaka Murakami, the Japanese slugger, signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, including a $6.575 million posting fee to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
- The White Sox, who finished last in home runs last season, weigh Murakami's offense against concerns about his defense and strikeout rate.
- Murakami hit 246 home runs in eight seasons with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and has strong offensive metrics.
