Munetaka Murakami tells the Yankees why he turned them down
Many will argue it's nearly impossible to turn down the New York Yankees, but the reality is that Japanese star Munetaka Murakami isn't the first player to do so. The New York Yankees were one of the options for the power-hitting slugger, who ultimately signed with the Chicago White Sox - though it now appears he was much farther from joining New York than many initially believed.Shohei Ohtani rare autograph shocks Jac Caglianone at MLB headquartersSurprisingly, the Japanese standout wasn't dazzled by what the Yankees had to offer - and for good reason. The team failed to reach the World Series last season, marking a major disappointment for the franchise.In an interview with Chris Getz on Chicago Sports Network, Murakami explained why he chose the White Sox - a team that posted the worst record in the American League in […]
