'Kim Ha-sung's $100-200 million FA Tier' ESPN, unchanged value despite shoulder injury...The greatest strength is 'Health'Authority
Aug 21, 2024
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The early 2024 FA rankings, Juan Soto and other players posted by the U.S. sports channel ESPN on the 21st (Korea time)?In an article titled ', Kim Ha-sung was selected as a player to sign an FA contract at a total of $100 million to $200 million.
Reporter Kylie McDaniel, who wrote the article, selected Juan Soto of the New York Yankees for `Tier 1' and Corbin Burns of the Baltimore Orioles for `Tier 2" and five fielders and three pitchers, including Kim Ha-sung, for `Tier 3.
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willie Adames, and Kim Ha-sung were selected as pitchers, while San Francisco Blake Snell, Atlanta Braves Max Fried and Los Angeles Dodgers Jack Fleherty were listed as pitchers.
Although the article did not specify the criteria for the order mentioned, it is expected to be arranged according to the expected ransom. In other words, out of the five fielders, Bregman will be able to sign the highest contract and Kim Ha-sung the lowest contract. Of course, it's between $100 million and $200 million.
Reporter McDaniel's prediction is similar to the seven-year, $130 million to $150 million that Dennis Lin, a statistical reporter for The Athletic, signed an extended contract between Kim Ha-sung and San Diego earlier this year. This season's attack figures are not coming out as much as last year's career high, but it means that Kim Ha-sung's market value has not fallen much.
Regarding Adames, who is considered an FA shortstop along with Kim Ha-sung, reporter McDaniel has posted a WAR 3-5 for four consecutive seasons, indicating that he is a shortstop with above-average offensive power. Looking ahead to the 29-year-old, he explained, "You can say that you have secured at least five years and more than $100 million.'
At the same time, he said, "'Kim Ha-sung is a month younger than Adames and has similar attack and defense capabilities.'" In other words, it is highly likely that Kim Ha-sung and Adames will receive similar 'body value' in the FA market.
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Major League Trade Rumors (MLBTR) reported on Kim Ha-sung's MRI examination on the same day and 'Kim Ha-sung has avoided listing on the injured list (IL) for four consecutive years in the Major League. Such durability will be a selling point for 28-year-old Kim Ha-sung in the upcoming off-season FA market, he said. "'Under the contract, Kim Ha-sung has an $8 million mutual option next year, and he will give up this option, which takes a $2 million buyout, and pursue a long-term contract.'"
Kim Ha-sung, who made his major league debut in 2021, has never been on the IL so far. Even though he took a day or two off in the face of a lot of hustle play and injury risks, he did not take the IL to sit out for more than a week. However, although the primary finding was that the injured right shoulder was generally okay in the MRI examination, it may be recommended to register on the IL in further analysis.
San Diego manager Mike Shildt responded to Kim Ha-sung's MRI results, saying, `It is in better condition than I initially expected. I'm cautious, but in general, I'm in a good condition, but there's no schedule for what to do in the future. Above all, these injuries can always get much worse. It's quite satisfying to come out like this from the initial diagnosis, but we're continuing to gather information" he said.
In any case, ESPN, one of the leading local media, rated Kim Ha-sung as an FA worth more than $100 million, which is significant at the end of the season.
jhno@sportschosun.com
