To where Lee Jung-hoo and Melvin are? Kim Ha-sung's urgent need to go to SF...Health After Shoulder Surgery Variables
Oct 07, 2024
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In the mailbag section on the 7th (Korea time), local media McCovey Chronicle said 'Who will Buster Forge try to recruit, Kim Ha-sung or Willy Adames?When asked ', assuming that Kim Ha-sung is healthy, this is an easy choice if he can play from the start of next season, 'Adames can only play one shortstop position, but Kim Ha-sung can play all three positions, including shortstop, at a high level. In addition, Kim Ha-sung is better for bat control, and the price is probably only about half that of Adames.
When San Francisco failed to advance to baseball this fall, it simultaneously dismissed president Faran Zaidi and general manager Pete Putilla. At the same time, Buster Posey, a legendary catcher, was appointed as the new president, signaling a major reorganization of the team.
Kim Ha-sung and Milwaukee Brewers Adames are considered the shortstop in this year's FA market. Adames, who shot a career high in attack, is considered a $150 million player, while Kim Ha-sung is in a situation where it is difficult to predict more than $100 million considering shoulder surgery variables. In other words, Kim Ha-sung fits as a target for San Francisco.
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McCovey Chronicle emphasized that `It is unclear what Posey and the upcoming new general manager mean, but it is accurate if they invest in shortstop with good bat skills`Ultimately, I think Kim Ha-sung is the most likely (of course, based on health)."
The media then saw Lee Jung-hoo and head coach Bob Melvin as a link for San Francisco to attract Kim Ha-sung. Considering his close friendship with Bob Melvin after Lee Jung-hoo, the Giants can sign Kim Ha-sung more easily, and explained that Kim Ha-sung's ransom is at a level where the Giants can afford to pursue the recruitment of Juan Soto and Blake Snell.
Lee Jung-hoo is a junior for four years when he was a KBO player, and Melvin is the leader who leads Kim Ha-sung as the main infielder in 2022 and 2023.
It is very valuable that Kim Ha-sung can see shortstop and second baseman if the media believes that the media will value various uses as much as the Zaidi system under the 'Forge system. It also added meaning that Kim Ha-sung's various uses will be of great help to the Giants' future infield, which has to find a solution to the two positions.
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Kim Ha-sung did not think deeply about the FA on the 29th of last month. He said, "I'm only concerned about recovering quickly and returning healthy next season." and replaced his agent in a surprise move. It can be seen as confidence that market demand for Kim Ha-sung will form a significant amount. It is also read as an intention to make a short-term contract for one to two years and use the opt-out after next season to create a situation where the ransom can be maximized again. This is the FA contract method taken by Boras division FA such as Matt Chapman, Snell and Cody Bellinger last offseason.
San Francisco couldn't find a suitable shortstop after Brandon Crawford retired. Tyler Fitzgerald, Nick Ahmed, and Brett Weisley alternated this season, but no answers came out. That's enough to take an eye on Kim Ha-sung.
jhno@sportschosun.com
