I was just asking if it was a pet peeve, not a winning contractor... a director who eventually exploded. "I think we need a decision"
Aug 05, 2024
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The new foreign hitter of the Samsung Lions, Ruben Cardenas, felt back pain against the KT Wiz in Daegu on July 26. He was replaced after complaining of back pain while swinging in his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning, and has not been able to play since then. Cadenas remained in the first-team entry as the hospital's detailed examination results showed no abnormalities and was expected to return quickly. However, Cardenas continued to complain of pain.
Recently started training due to no pain but still not playing.
In the end, Samsung manager Park Jin-man exploded.
Asked by reporters about Cardenas' condition before the home game against SSG Landers at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 4th, Park said, `Ask yourself, not me.'
In the meantime, it was a scene that showed that director Park's mind, who wanted to return by briefing Cardenas' physical condition almost every day, turned around.
Director Park said, `I don't know when I'll go out. He said he's fine…He said " and then "It's just.... Honestly, I think we need to make a decision." It even expressed meaningful, but did not specify what the decision was.
Director Park once again "Ask yourself, not me." It's okay, but I don't know..." he said coldly. It also seemed to mean that he would no longer be dragged around by Cardenas.
Cardenas is a batter brought in by sending David McKinnon. McKinnon batted .294 (80 for 272) with four homers and 36 RBIs in 72 games. The on-base percentage was 0.381, but the slugging percentage was only 0.386 even though he was the center hitter.
Samsung, who wanted a long hitter, eventually made a decision and brought Cardenas. In the beginning, expectations were raised. He had a batting average of 348 (eight hits in 23 at-bats) and two homers and five RBIs in six games. On July 21, the Lotte Giants in Daegu fired a walk-off come-from-behind two-run shot, captivating Samsung fans at once.
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The 5th is the 10th day since Cardenas was missing. If Cardenas was excluded from the first-team entry on the 27th because he judged that he would be out for more than 10 days, he could have given another player a chance. Ten days have passed since I waited in limbo.
Still, Samsung has been in third place without a gap with the second-place LG Twins, with good results of 6 wins and 2 losses since July 27 when Cardenas was absent. After winning 8-3 against SSG on the 4th, coach Park played his role evenly in the batting line"He showed perfect play by producing long balls when he needed long balls as well as his ability to perform operations." With better teamwork and concentration, the team is getting stronger."
What does Park's decision mean. For now, it may be excluded from the first team entry. It may be applied retroactively to the injured list. It's extreme, but it's also a way to think about eviction. This is because we also need to think about the atmosphere of the team that is currently working together to overcome the crisis.
First of all, coach Park said he would not talk about Cardenas anymore and made it clear that he would not be dragged around by players anymore.
indyk@sportschosun.com
