Kim Ha-sung Goes, Kim Hye-sung's Onamagam is imminent, and one of the leading destinations is SD
Jan 02, 2025
|
Is there any reason for Korean baseball fans to keep paying attention to the San Diego Padres in the U.S. Major League Baseball.
Kim Hye-sung (Kium), who announced his advance to the big league, is coming up with a decision on his destination.
Kim Hye-sung, whose Major League posting began on the 5th of last month (Korea time), has already spent almost a month negotiating period. It closes at 7 a.m. on the 4th.
There seems to be a place to go. About two to three teams made specific offers, and although it may not be as popular as expected at first, Kim Hye-sung is expected to make the last choice based on various conditions.
At the beginning of the post, the Seattle Mariners were considered a leading club. What seemed unlikely at all was the team that did not have the main second baseman and the scout visited Gocheok Sky Dome throughout the last season to closely observe Kim Hye-sung. Local media also cited Seattle as a leading destination.
But everything in the world is not as expected. Seattle was quieter than I thought. Of course, he is one of the leading candidates who threw the final offer. However, it does not appear to be worth $24 million for three years.
|
San Diego can be as good an option as Seattle for Kim Hye-sung. Right now, Kim Ha-sung played for four years. The two are similar characters. Defensive and hustle are the center. Since Kim Ha-sung went out as an FA, Kim Hye-sung can enter the empty spot as it is.
As Kim Ha-sung plays a popular star, his favorability with Korean players has inevitably increased. Kim Hye-sung can also benefit from joining San Diego. San Diego is a western coastal city in the United States with good climate and security. There are also many Koreans, so it is the best condition for Korean players to play.
Of course, going to San Diego does not guarantee 'unconditional success'. There may be a difference from Kim Ha-sung. The size of the contract is important. Major League Baseball has a big difference in status depending on the money it receives. The opportunities given are different. If there is no alternative, you may not know, but if you have to compete, but if the ransom falls, it may be difficult to enter the big league itself.
Ko Woo-seok, who joined San Diego last year, had a two-year guarantee of $4.5 million, but was immediately notified of his move to the minor leagues after failing to show good pitching in spring camp. In fact, it was in the corner from the allocation of the spring camp locker. And it was traded.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
