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| LG director Yeom Kyung-yeop is interviewing reporters. Jamsil = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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| Choi Chae-heung and Shim Chang-min, wearing LG glossy jumpers, sit side by side at the New Year's greeting ceremony held at Jamsil Stadium on the 8th. Jamsil = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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| LG 트윈스 백승현. Lee Chun = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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"It's a season where growth is essential for the next three years."
LG Twins manager Yeom Kyung-yeop emphasized fostering, not just performance, as his new year's goal for the 2025 season.
Coach Yeom held a New Year's interview with reporters before the LG club's opening ceremony on the 8th. Coach Yeom said, `This season will be a tough season to develop and produce results together"It's a season where the growth of fielders and the growth of middle pitchers are essential for the next three years." LG's goal for this season has already been set to recapture the championship. In order to win, the existing main players must do well, but the growth of prospects must be added. As they grow, LG will become a stepping stone to lead to a steady strong team.
LG relied heavily on its main players last year due to the poor performance of backup fielders, and only closer Yoo Young-chan and setup man Kim Jin-sung were reliable pitchers due to the poor bullpen. In response, LG gave back-up players batting-oriented training during the final training session. In addition, FA Jang Hyun-sik and Kim Kang-ryul were recruited to reinforce the bullpen, and veteran sidearm Shim Chang-min was also brought in through testing.
Manager Yeom said, `Last year, the middle pitcher had a hard time because he didn't grow up, but this season, he has a lot more resources to give him a chance.' `Players who made performances last year, such as Park Myung-geun and Baek Seung-hyun, suffered last year, but I think it is highly likely to succeed this year because it nourishes them. In addition, it would be nice if the new resources, Heo Yong-joo, grew right away this season, but he will grow into a key player next season by receiving the opportunity. Rookie Kim Young-woo and Hyun Ki-hyun also said, "I think there is enough possibility."
Manager Yeom hoped that veterans would take the center stage of the bullpen. "I think fostering can be easier depending on how much Kim Kang-ryul, Jang Hyun-sik, and Kim Jin-sung take the center stage at the start of the first half." In addition, Shim Chang-min also has experience and I thought there would be enough utilization during last year's test. "I think I will start the first half with experienced players and Park Myung-geun and Baek Seung-hyun."The bullpen's blueprint was revealed.
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| LG Twins first-round rookie pitcher Kim Young-woo participates in the closing camp for an interview. Lee Chun = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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| LG pitcher Heo Yong-joo returned home from Chunichi wrap-up camp on the 21st and immediately joined Icheon wrap-up camp on the 22nd. Lee Chun = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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| LG Twins Song Chan-ui is interviewing. Lee Chun = Reporter Kwon In-ha |
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Manager Yeom said that starting pitchers should also be raised. As FA Choi Won-tae moves to Samsung, he needs five starters. Coach Yeom said "5th start was empty. Five starters should also be nurtured"There are alternatives because Lee Jung-yong returns when the fifth starter is not nurtured until the first half, but it is also an important point for LG to continue to be a strong team only when the fifth starter grows during the first half."
There are four candidates for the fifth selection announced by head coach Yeom. They include Choi Chae-heung, who sent Choi Won-tae and received a compensation player from Samsung, Song Seung-ki, who pitched in Sangmu last year and recorded the Futures League triple crown, Lee Ji-gang, who played in the bullpen last year, and Woo Kang-hoon, a fastball pitcher who came in a trade with Son Ho-young.
Coach Yeom also revealed the players he expects so far, although it is still too early. Coach Yeom said "Lee Young-bin and Song Chan-eui improved in the final training, and Choi Won-young, Koo Bon-hyuk, catcher Kim Bum-suk, and Lee Joo-heon are likely to receive opportunities this season."Choi Won-young is the player who can show a wide range of defense at the center after Park Hae-min. The batting also showed improvement in the closing training" in anticipation.
Manager Yeom said, `Last year, our team had little time for finishing training as we played the Korean Series, so we were not prepared enough, so last season's dependence on key players increased, and there was also a physical problem in the second half"After the season, I had a meeting with the coaching staff and the power analysis team to fully reflect on these things and train myself to finish. If we continue to practice the process we have prepared, I think at the end of the season, our goal of fostering and performance will come together."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
