That particular level of Tuesday activity most likely included talks concerning Hideki Matsui, the World Series Most Valuable Player and a prime free agent on the White Sox radar as a left-handed power bat. Being on the radar, though, doesn’t necessarily mean a Matsui signing is imminent. … When asked specifically about Matsui, who features a career .292 batting average and a .370 on-base percentage to go with his .482 slugging percentage, Williams paused, smiled and said, “He’s a good player, but I don’t know that we are there just yet.” …
Bruce Levine reports the Sox have checked Matsui’s medical records. Matsui wants a 1-2 year deal.
UPDATE: Kenny says the Sox haven’t asked for Matsui’s medical records.
