Spring camp is heading to the end and now it’s time to enter the actual mode, the free agent (FA) market is also gradually moving towards the end. Major free agent players found their team early, and there were four players who could not find a team even after the year passed and spring camp began. Pitcher Jeong Chan-heon, Kang Ri-ho, and outfielder Lee Myeong-gi, Kwon Hee-dong, all received harsh evaluations from the market and were on the verge of retirement.
However, Lee Myung-gi and Kwon Hee-dong paradoxically were able to overcome the retirement crisis with the help of NC and continue their careers as players. In the early days of the market, NC made it clear that they would not hold on to the two players, but in the end they did not turn away from them. After signing a contract with NC for up to 100 million won per year on the 14th, Lee Myung-gi made a new nest with Hanwha through a sign and trade. And on the 27th, Kwon Hee-dong signed a contract with NC for up to 125 million won per year.
Lee Myeong-gi was shunned by the market even though the compensation threshold was low as a C grade, and Kwon Hee-dong was a B grade, and the restriction of compensation of 25 protected players and 1 compensation player made free agent contracts difficult.
Still, they succeeded in signing the contract even at a late point by necessity. The fact that he signed a contract means that although his market value may drop, he is still competitive as a first-team depth player. Lee Myung-gi’s experience, which far exceeds 30% of his career batting average against Hanwha, which still lacks outfield experience, can make existing players nervous. Kwon Hee-dong is also a right-handed outfield resource that can be used in many ways, so even an outfield in the process of changing generations can create value. 슬롯사이트
However, everyone acknowledges that the existence of a pitcher is more precious and more valuable in the long-term race of the regular season. The fact that on-site and team officials say that ‘the more pitchers, the better’ is also a part that tells the depth and reality of the current KBO League pitching staff. If it is a pitcher with rich experience in the first team, the interest of the clubs is bound to be great.
Ironically, however, the two remaining uncontracted players in the current free agent market are pitchers. Right-handed pitcher Jeong Chan-heon showed competitiveness through selection and bullpen. He recorded an average ERA of 4.80 with 48 wins, 53 losses, 46 saves and 28 holds in 389 games in his career. Kiwoom, the original team, is open to sign-and-trade without compensation players. However, the road to remnant is practically closed.
The situation is even worse for C-class lefty pitcher Kang Ri-ho. The door to reunite with Lotte is virtually closed. However, the possibility of transferring to another team is not open. Kang Ri-ho expressed his feelings through SNS live broadcasting in early February, but the situation does not change. It’s worse than Jung Chan-heon’s situation. As a left-handed pitcher, he recorded 31 wins, 29 losses, 2 saves and 48 holds in 402 games with an average ERA of 5.07.