"Fans will be happy if you come to SF" and Kim Ha-sung, a QO to SF, can appear as a stumbling block...There is a possibility of a surprise proposal for SD
Oct 17, 2024
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Kim Ha-sung is quite likely to reject the option and become an FA.
In this regard, fan media Price on Base said on the 17th (Korea time) 'Many of them are unlikely to renew their contracts. 'Kim Ha-sung hired Scott Boras as an agent, and he can get out of rehabilitation for shoulder surgery early next season,' he said.
Joining hands with Boras, who is considered a super agent, means that he should be viewed as a willingness to actively work in the FA market.
Kim Ha-sung had suture surgery on his right shoulder on the 11th. The rehabilitation period of this surgery is four to six months, and in the case of Kim Ha-sung, he aims to return from mid-April to early May next year, local media reported.
However, the most important variable in Kim Ha-sung's FA negotiations is the qualifying offer (QO). This year's QO amount soared to a record high of $21.05 million. If the FA accepts the QO proposed by the original team, it can play for the next season for money and then go back to the FA market.
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If Kim Ha-sung chooses to stay in San Diego according to this scenario, it will be difficult for the teams that are eyeing him. Especially the San Francisco Giants.
San Francisco is the club that has appeared the most in Kim Ha-sung's trade rumors since last winter. This is because we haven't discovered a definite shortstop this year since Brandon Crawford. Overall, the infield is considered an unstable team.
Kim Ha-sung is the perfect club. In particular, when head coach Bob Melvin directed San Diego, he will send strong trust by raising the value of Kim Ha-sung in 2022-2023, putting weight on his trip to San Francisco. The existence of Lee Jung-hoo here cannot be ignored. The two have played in one team for four years in the KBO, and Yeaeng is the same Boras.
In an article predicting Kim Ha-sung's trip to San Francisco, Sports Illustrated said 'If the Giants recruit Kim Ha-sung, it is by no means a bad contract. In particular, fans will be happy if the Giants and Kim Ha-sung sign a contract' he said.
However, SI said there could be one obstacle for San Francisco to recruit Kim Ha-sung. 'Scenario where the Padres renews his contract with him as a QO. The value of Kim Ha-sung is not up to $2.15 million. But San Diego is a club that has spent a lot of money on the FA. 'The draft pick is not worth the risk given the price the Padres have to pay'
It is interpreted that it is advantageous to hold Kim Ha-sung rather than send him out and secure the right to nominate him.
However, it is not clear whether Kim Ha-sung will receive a QO from the San Diego club. However, MLB.com summarized the candidates for QO the previous day and classified Kim Ha-sung as a 'Potential QO Candidates' along with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez, Boston Red Sox Tyler O'Neill, San Diego outfielder Jurickson Profar, New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino and New York Yankees Gleber Torres.
jhno@sportschosun.com
