The best foreign pitcher anyone wants to have...Why did Kiwoom choose a beautiful breakup

Nov 23, 2024

A game between Doosan and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 10th, Kiwoom starter Heysus is pitching hard. Gocheok = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.10/

Why Kiwoom chose to say goodbye to Heysus beautifully.

30 starts, 13-11 with a 3,68 ERA, 20 quality starts. He was the best starting pitcher. In the first half of the year, he played a golden glove-like role. But why did the Kiwoom Heroes release this pitcher.

It's about Heyesus. Kiwoom notified Heyesus, who was with him this season, that it became difficult to accompany him next season. Dawson, who underwent knee surgery, as well as Heysus, reported the same news.

Kiwoom hit 'Awesome' by recruiting Heyesus. Although it is the last team, it showed its prowess as the last place, not the last, with the power of Furado-Heysus' strong one-two punch.

With such good performance, it is natural to renew the contract. However, Kiwoom has decided to break up with Heyesus. Why.

The game between Doosan and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 10th, Kiwoom won 7-1. Manager Hong Won-ki shares his joy with winning pitcher Heyesus. Gocheok = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.10/

There is a reason.First, the ransom. Heysus wore a Kiwoom uniform for a total of $800,000 this year. However, thanks to his tremendous performance, he is now able to become the main character of a ransom worth well over $1 million. He became too much of a player for Kiwoom, who runs the club with a "cost-effectiveness". He did well, but even Major League teams were in the competition for contracts.

In addition, Kiwoom is planning to play next season with two batters. It is a weak lineup, but if Kim Hye-sung goes to the U.S. Major League, there is no one to hit. Then, foreign pitchers must be operated with only one, and weight is placed on Hurado's side, either Hurado or Heisus.

The KBO League has the right to withhold foreign players. For example, if Kiwoom expresses its intention to renew the contract with Heysus, it will not be able to play for other teams in the KBO League for the next five years. If Kiwoom had moved selfishly, it could have taken the right to hold on Heyesus. I don't know what's going to happen in the future, so it could have been a safe option.

The game between Doosan and Kiwoom at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 10th, Kiwoom Heysus beckons first baseman Choi Joo-hwan, who showed a good defense when Doosan Jeon Min-jae's infield ground ball in the top of the fifth inning. Gocheok = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.09.10/

But Kiwoom chose a beautiful breakup. Heysus can play for any team, whether it's the U.S. or South Korea. A Kiwoom official said "In fact, Heysus wanted to throw more at Kiwoom. However, they only broke up because of the direction of the team's management. It is not right to disturb the player who worked too hard for a year, he explained the reason for releasing the right to hold.

Some foreign players did not accept the offer even if the club reasonably conveyed its intention to renew the contract in order to raise the ransom. In this case, the club exercised the right to withhold 'Devil'. But that wasn't the case for Kiwoom and Heyesus. Where will Heyesus play next season.

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The best foreign pitcher anyone wants to have...Why did Kiwoom choose a beautiful breakup

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