SSG's 'The Decision'...Why did the final conclusion have to be Elias
Jul 02, 2024
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SSG Landers' 'The Decision' came to an end.
SSG made the final decision to stay as a foreign pitcher on the 2nd. The bottom line is Elias. Why was the final conclusion Elias in a tight structure that was difficult to determine the superiority and inferiority of 50-50.
The starting point was Elias' injury to his radiating muscles. Since this season, the KBO League has implemented a short-term alternative foreign player system to avoid severe weakening of power in the event of player injuries. SSG used this system for the first time, which allows short-term alternative foreign players to be brought in if a diagnosis is made for more than six weeks. Shirakawa, who played for Tokushima in the Japanese independent league, was brought in for a six-week salary of 1.8 million yen.
SSG wouldn't have had much expectation at first either. Considering the career and ransom, it would have been the idea that you just had to run the rotation well. But there was a big twist. His ball power and performance beyond expectations, sincerity and lifestyle toward baseball have emerged as the league's best stars at once.
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Still, Elias gave a score to the fact that he has done something and has know-how. However, he acknowledged that he is 36 years old and that he is less durable. As a matter of fact, this year's injury made the team difficult, but there was a concern that one more injury could lead to an irreparable crisis.
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In the end, it is up to the on-site manager to make the final decision. Lee listened to all the opinions of the teams and agonized until the end. However, it is highly likely that Lee was leaning toward Elias from the beginning.
It's not that I don't admit Shirakawa. Director Lee also expressed tremendous regret in the process of contemplation. It was not easy to meet such a good pitcher. However, on-site coaches are bound to be sensitive to whether they have the right to replace or not. If Shirakawa is left and either of the foreigners is injured with 62 games left, he could be in danger of ending the season without doing anything.
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Regardless of the replacement right, if Elias had thrown a really bad ball after recovering from his injury, the powerful ball in the Futures real game was also an opportunity to reassure coach Lee. Field leaders have no choice but to prefer experienced players with similar abilities.
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