"I went to see just one person." LG's general manager, who flew to the U.S., will soon be replaced
Jul 17, 2024
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LG Twins general manager Cha Myung-seok left for the U.S. on the 17th. This is to check the foreign pitcher who had a dot on him. Now that it is past mid-July, it is expected to be LG's last inspection.
After it was known through media reports that Cha Myung-seok left for the United States, LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop met with reporters ahead of the match against the SSG Landers in Jamsil on the 17th and said, `One person on our list came out, so he left in a hurry. He explained, "I went after saying I'd check it out."
There were one or two strong candidates that LG had in mind for replacement before, but manager Yeom Kyung-yeop responded, `They are not those players. He explained, "They are not players who have been watching hard, but candidates who have been included in the club's list."
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Ence, who seemed to fall somewhat short of expectations at the beginning of the season, has recorded quality starts in two of the last three games, and in his most recent appearance, he showed overwhelming pitching with two hits, six strikeouts, and one walk in seven ⅓ innings against No. 1 KIA.
It is his sixth season at LG this year, and 'Ace' Kelly, who has recorded 10 wins for five consecutive years, was also on track after a one-hit shutout, but the fact that the hit rate has slightly increased is a source of anxiety. Neither of them is sluggish, but LG's team situation, which does not have a definite 'Ace', is the factor that continues the inspection until the end.
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Everything comes to a conclusion immediately after Cha Myung-seok returns home. Since I went to see only one candidate, if the contract is pushed forward, it will be announced immediately after returning home, and if not, I have to continue the Kelly-Anns system. Considering that the deadline for replacing foreign players is August 15, even if the contract is signed, it should not be delayed any longer considering the issuance of work visas and the period of adaptation after entering the country.
Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop also said, `I think this will be virtually the last inspection. I think it will come to a conclusion sooner or later."
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