Oh my god! Plan C? Kim Ha-sung's evaluation, which has fallen disastrously, is almost unnecessary to catch it
Dec 30, 2024
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In general, 'Plan A' is a ' Must-Run Plan'. So, regardless of field or organization, we do our best to make 'Plan A'.
Then sometimes there is a 'Plan B' in case variables occur and 'Plan A' is not successful. Plan to operate when Plan A fails. So, instead of being slightly less complete than A, there is a high possibility that it will be successful. It is also called 'insurance'. Usually, they operate 'Plan A' and 'Plan B' like this. Even if you achieve up to Plan B, the performance can be quite recognized.
But 'Plan C' has a different character. It sounds plausible, but in reality, it is the third way to operate after two failed action plans. So, preferably 'Plan C' should not appear. Even if you succeed, you won't get a good evaluation. Plan C is 'State of the Situation'.
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In other words, it means 'A player who can reluctantly take good players at a low price when they can't catch them'. If the evaluation level falls this far, you can never expect a big contract. Rather than a big contract, we have to worry about 'FA Mia Sinse'. A harsh reality lay in front of Kim Ha-sung.
Initially, Kim Ha-sung was expected to be in the spotlight in the FA market. He is the Gold Glove winner in the 2023 National League Utility Division. Defensive ability has already been verified. It has been confirmed that the batting is not very good, but it does some basics. So I had an $8 million mutual option with San Diego in 2025, but I didn't accept it and boldly declared FA.
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MLB.COM has also turned skeptical. On the 29th (Korea time), a special article was published saying that `one realistic FA target suitable for each team'. An article in which reporters in charge of 30 teams working at MLB.COM recommended players and explained the reason for this. Kim Ha-sung's name was mentioned only twice. Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays reporters recommended that 'It's worth recruiting'
However, a common opinion was added that 'It deserves to be brought in on a cheap one-year contract for main and prospect backup. It means 'spare use for cheap taste'. All of them took it as a fatal disadvantage that the timing of their return to next season is uncertain due to shoulder injuries.
There was also a lower evaluation than this. Detroit Free Press, a local media outlet in Detroit, said that `Detroit seeks to recruit FA infielder Alex Bregman (30)' and noted that if this fails, Anthony Santander (30) could be brought to Plan B. If he fails here, the next thing to consider is the recruitment of Kim Ha-sung.
It is a shocking content. This means that Kim Ha-sung is not receiving any market attention at all. The injury history holds back. Kim Ha-sung injured his shoulder last year and is undergoing surgery and rehabilitation. I don't know when I'll be back.
Scott Boras, Kim Ha-sung's agent, is bragging about 'Return at the end of April' I don't trust anyone. Rather, San Diego A.J. Preller's remarks about the timing of Kim Ha-sung's return are gaining more convincing power.
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The weak hitting compared to the defense capability is also a negative factor. Detroit signed second baseman Gleyber Torres for a year-15 million. In many ways, he is compared to Kim Ha-sung, who hit 15 home runs last year. He has 138 homers in his career. The defense is also solid. Offensive ability is a type that creates synergy with defensive ability.
This kind of player signed a contract for a year to $15 million. In many ways, it is bound to be Kim Ha-sung's contract baseline. The outline of 'cheap short-term contracts' is revealed to some extent. If it's less than $1-10 million a year, there might be a team that takes it to 'recovery'.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
