I can't believe two teams disappeared in a day…Kim Ha-sung's FA options have decreased significantly. Are you really going to the Yankees
I can't believe two teams disappeared in a day…Kim Ha-sung's FA options have decreased significantly. Are you really going to the Yankees
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The Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, which were mentioned as destinations for Kim Ha-sung (29), signed a contract with the FA players on the same day. For Kim Ha-sung, two teams disappeared from the option on a single day.토토사이트
Detroit first announced the signing on the 28th (Korea Standard Time). It agreed to sign a one-year contract with Gleyber Torres (28), a "big shot second baseman" who was released as an FA from the New York Yankees. Although his defense is weak due to the most errors among second basemen in the past two consecutive years, he has excellent slugging power with 138 home runs in seven seasons.
Detroit's infield has weakened as its main shortstop Javier Baez has been sluggish for three consecutive years since signing the FA contract. Third baseman Gio Asela also moved to Athletics after the season, Kim Ha-sung, who can play third base as well as shortstop, was often mentioned in the local media as a candidate for recruitment.
Detroit, however, has chosen to give strength to Tray Sweeney, a promising shortstop. Colt Keith, a rookie who played as its main second baseman this year, will move to the first base, while Jace Young, a promising first-round player, will take the opportunity.
Detroit was the speculation and outlook of the local media, while the Dodgers were seriously interested in Kim Ha-sung. The Athletic, a leading U.S. sports media outlet, mentioned Kim Ha-sung as one of the Dodgers' potential recruitment candidates as a source for the Dodgers' club on the 23rd, saying that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (32) is interested in reinforcing right-handed batters if he transfers.
However, the Dodgers agreed to a three-year, 66-million-dollar contract with Hernandez on Wednesday. The Dodgers put in 23.5 million U.S. dollars of "defer (deferral of payment)" to be paid later on through a three-plus-one contract that includes an option for 15 million dollars in 2028. Hernandez, who has a strong affection for the Dodgers, made concessions through the club-friendly contract.
With Hernandez remaining, the Dodgers have virtually completed setting up the fielders. As the outfield is filled with left-handed outfielder Michael Confoto as an FA, Mookie Betts will be able to come back to shortstop next year. Second baseman Gavin Lux and third baseman Max Muncy will remain in their main positions.
With the possibility of transferring to the Dodgers virtually eliminated following Detroit, Kim Ha-sung's contract will likely be over the next year. Kim Ha-sung, who is currently in a long-term battle due to right shoulder surgery and rehabilitation, is clearly in demand as he is a proven player who can defend elite in all infield positions. There is no need to hurry.
The Yankees, who have been confirmed to break up with Torres, are also a team that could be linked to Kim Ha-sung. There has been no specific source of bitlighters, a local media outlet. There has been a lot of speculation so far, but there is a possibility that the Yankees could use Jazz Chisom Jr., who was brought in as third baseman after a trade at the end of July. If that happens, Kim Ha-sung will be needed as third baseman.
After losing Juan Soto, the "biggest free agent" outfielder, to the New York Mets, the Yankees quickly started Plan B. After acquiring Max Fried, a top left-hander, as an eight-year, 218 million-dollar free agent, he brought in closer Devin Williams and center fielder Cody Bellinger in a trade. In addition, veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt also signed a one-year, 12.5 million-dollar free agent contract to strengthen his pitching capability.
The pitching staff is good, but the fielders feel something is lacking. The possibility of reuniting with Torres has disappeared, leaving the infield empty. It remains to be seen whether the Yankees, who are likely to be infielders next, will really be interested in Kim Ha-sung.