San Diego's general manager, "FA Kim Ha-sung, I wish he stayed."
San Diego's general manager, "FA Kim Ha-sung, I wish he stayed."
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AJ Prelor, general manager of the San Diego Padres in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB), expressed hope that Kim will stay. However, local media predicted that Kim will refuse to extend his contract with the San Diego Padres and enter the free agent market.
On the 25th (local time), The Athletic, a U.S. sports media outlet, reported Frelor's "Opinion on FA Players."
According to the media, seven people are expected to appear in the FA market in San Diego. One of them is Kim Ha-sung, the main shortstop.
"Many FA have enjoyed their lives in San Diego," Prelor said, adding, "I hope the players will stay in San Diego."
When Kim Ha-sung became a hot topic of conversation, Prelor said, "He is a very talented player. We have been hit hard by his injury," adding, "He is an intelligent baseball player who plays with tremendous energy. He can stand in all positions in the infield, and he also has slugging and steal a base."
He also added, "We want Kim Ha-sung to stay. Please watch the outcome of the negotiations."
Kim Ha-sung signed a contract with San Diego in 2021 for a 4+1 year contract, $28 million in guarantees, and up to $39 million. Buyout 2 million is included among the guarantees.
If Kim Ha-sung, who played four years until this year, extends his contract with San Diego by one year, he will receive an annual salary of $8 million in 2025.
However, even before the start of the 2024 season, major local media such as MLB.COM predict that "Kim Ha-sung will come out as an FA after receiving $2 million in 'exclusive money' after the 2024 season." The Athletic predicted the size of Kim Ha-sung's FA contract at the beginning of the season to be "more than $20 million per year on average, more than $100 million in total."
However, the expected contract size decreased significantly as Kim Ha-sung injured his shoulder during the game against the Colorado Rockies on August 19 and recently underwent surgery to seal the torn joint of his right shoulder. 먹튀검증
The Athletic rated Kim Ha-sung 27th in the FA market forecast released after the end of the season on the 24th, predicting that he will sign a contract of $10 million, including one year and bonuses. The media predicted, "Kim Ha-sung will sign a one-year contract first and then make a performance as he did when he recorded 17 home runs and 38 steals in 2023 and try to re-run the FA."
San Diego, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates were among the teams that matched Kim Ha-sung well.