Where will Kim Ha-sung (29), who has to choose between a multi-year contract and re-entry to the FA? There is another possibility that he will share the same team with Lee Jung-hoo.
The official 메이저놀이터 Major League website MLB.com mentioned one of the most suitable FA players for each of the 30 teams on the 26th (Korea time).
According to this, Kim Ha-sung was chosen as the most suitable player for the San Francisco Giants. Being constantly connected to San Francisco.
He explained that the reason why Kim Ha-sung is the most suitable player for San Francisco is that the new president Buster Posey wants to recruit shortstop.
On top of that, San Francisco coach Bob Melvin has coached Kim Ha-sung at the San Diego Padres in the past. Moreover, Lee's presence cannot be ignored.
San Francisco is a team that has been consistently mentioned as the next destination after the options of Kim Ha-sung and San Diego were not implemented. Other teams include the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox.
Kim Ha-sung was said to have virtually reserved the FA jackpot until the middle of this season. However, he injured his shoulder at the end of this season and underwent surgery.
As a result, it has become practically difficult to sign a jackpot contract right away. Kim Ha-sung's choice can be divided into two main categories. Immediately, he signed a multi-year contract and re-invested as an FA.
However, the immediate multi-year contract is highly likely to fall far short of the expected ransom of Kim Ha-sung before his injury. In addition, re-entry to the FA is in danger of failure.
It is up to Kim Ha-sung to decide. Immediately, he signed a multi-year contract with San Francisco, which is considered a likely destination, and re-signing a multi-year contract or re-signing an FA.