Why did Kkotbum-ho blame himself for the natural disaster-grade rope injury → I should expect that 3 key players and 4 key players may be missing, but..
Apr 06, 2025
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KIA Tigers are worried about the main lineup at the beginning of the season. KIA manager Lee Bum-ho blamed himself, saying, "I should have paid this far."
Prior to the season, KIA was selected as the 'absolute first place' in many experts' expectations. Last season's winning record was hardly leaked. Setup man Jang Hyun-sik transferred to the LG Twins through an FA contract. KIA acquired Cho Sang-woo through a cash trade with Kiwoom Heroes.
However, he encountered a series of injury reefs that were not in the scenario. Following the main third baseman Kim Do-young and shortstop Park Chan-ho, second baseman Kim Sun-bin was injured. The infield and right-handed hitters were devastated. He slowed down to four wins and seven losses and fell to ninth place. It is fortunate that Park Chan-ho returned to the first team on the 5th.
The injured are bound to come out. Regardless of the sport, sports and injuries are like light and shadow. There is even a myth that the team that does not get hurt wins.
Preparing for unexpected situations is common sense. Plan B is not enough, and it is safe to plan C.
This year, KIA suffered a domino injury that is difficult to deal with even with Plan C. Even before the opening 10 games, three key fielders collapsed. Even if there is no one, I sigh, not two, but three.
Even if you look this far, it is almost impossible to prepare. We need to have a double squad, but it's like a dream for the KBO League players.
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Director Lee Bum-ho said, `We have to predict that 3 or 4 people might be missing, but it's very hard to get in with that expectation" he lamented. He said "One is all right. Our grass is on the good side. About two people can say 'Okay, let's hang in there. But since there are three of us..."I couldn't stop talking.
If the lineup becomes poor, the pitching staff will also falter. Manager Lee Bum-ho said, `I strongly feel that pitchers should be prevented more. And since I can't score many points, I think catchers shouldn't give it to me"He diagnosed that the play had no choice but to passively go back.
Still, KIA has a strong starting lineup. If only hitters come back one after another, they can rebound as much as they want. Now he has played only 11 games. There are 133 games left. Manager Lee Bum-ho said, `The advantage of baseball is that it is a long-lasting sport. I'll hold on until the players come back"I predicted with hope.
Reporter Han Dong-hoon dhhan@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
