Wow, that's crazy! Kim Ha-sung, is it Dodger Blue or FinStreet.. He was robbed of his ransom → Link to the Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees at the same time
Dec 26, 2024
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The U.S. media 'Sporting News' reported on the 26th (Korea time) that the Yankees are expected to recruit a Gold Glove defender (Kim Ha-sung) to replace Gleyber Torres.
On the 22nd, the U.S. sports media 'The Athletic' reported that the Dodgers included Kim Ha-sung on the recruitment list to reinforce right-handed hitters.
Kim Ha-sung, who was rumored to be recruited by the Detroit Tigers, suddenly became the "popular man" aimed at both the Dodgers and Yankees at the same time.
Kim Ha-sung actually had a big injury problem. It is unclear whether he will play in the opening game.
Kim Ha-sung was out for the season in August this year. On August 19, he injured his shoulder against the Colorado Rockies. First baseman Kim Ha-sung was injured while sliding back when checking the opposing pitcher.
Initially, it was not considered a major injury, but he eventually got on the operating table. The shoulder is a very important part of a baseball player. In particular, for shortstop Kim Ha-sung, the health of his shoulder is directly related to the ransom. Kim Ha-sung did not return to the postseason either.
The timeline for Kim Ha-sung's return has yet to be clarified. The prospects of Kim Ha-sung and the club are mixed.
Major League Trade-Roomers said `Kim Ha-sung's agent Scott Boras could return at the end of April. San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller said in October, "We may not be ready until May, June or July."
Preller's prospect of losing the first half is fatal. For this reason, long-term contracts are almost out of reach.
Instead, shortstop is in no immediate need of a solid infield utilityJuss and the Yankees showed interest.
They have enough players to hold out until Kim Ha-sung returns, and at the same time want to use Kim Ha-sung everywhere in the infield, including shortstop on second and third bases.
The Athletic aims to return early in the season. The Dodgers can use Betts at shortstop and Tommy Edman or Gavin Lux at second base until Kim Ha-sung is ready. Lux could be used as a trade card, he predicted.
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According to Sporting News, Major League Baseball expert Stephen Russell "Kim Ha-sung is the perfect fit for the Yankees after Gleyber Torres. He is at least average as a batter and a defensive player. be very versatile defensively. It will help the team" he evaluated.
Sporting News has the advantage that if Kim Ha-sung is recruited from the Yankees' point of view, he can take on all infield positions. Most of the shortstop will be seen by Anthony Volpe, but Kim Ha-sung can play both the second and third basemen, he said, praising Kim Ha-sung's defensive value for being very good.
The Athletic, a sports media outlet, classified Kim Ha-sung as 16th overall in the FA market. The estimated contract size is $36 million for two years. Torres was ranked 18th. It was expected to be around $45 million for three years.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
