From the clubs' perspective, though, a long-term deal for Murakami might present even more of a challenging bet.

The Athletic's Will Sammon pondered the possibility. While Sammon presents the idea as more of a hypothetical than a given, it's a fair reaction to what has been a quiet stretch for Munetaka Murakami ahead of his signing deadline, 5 pm. ET on Monday, Dec. 22.

As the clock on Munetaka Murakami’s posting window continues to tick toward Monday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline, the market for the Japanese slugger had not started to crystalize as of this week. There hasn't

Having made his professional baseball debut in 2018, Munetaka Murakami has gone on to enjoy tremendous success in the NPB.

The Reds have signed two relief pitchers this offseason to secure their bullpen, but have yet to add any offense, which was clearly their biggest need. The Athletic's Jim Bowden picked out a match that he feels is perfect for the Reds. That match is Japanese superstar, Munetaka Murakami.

Munetaka Murakami is once again at the center of MLB offseason talk. The 25-year-old Japanese slugger is drawing fresh attention as his posting window.

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami might be on the verge of making the leap to the Major Leagues, with a projected 5-year, $80 million contract