Why did Kim Ha-sung's rival go gambling after leaving the top shortstop
Sep 02, 2025
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Kim Ha-sung made a surprise transfer to the Atlanta Braves.
Kim Ha-sung's team, the Tampa Bay Rays, applied for a waiver disclosure against Kim Ha-sung on the 2nd (Korea time), and Atlanta immediately filed a claim and acquired the right to Kim Ha-sung.
Tampa Bay surprisingly recruited Kim Ha-sung, who acquired the FA qualification ahead of this season, for up to $31 million per year. The league's minimum annual salary team drew attention by taking Kim Ha-sung, the highest-paid player.
Kim Ha-sung also needed a strategy. In the aftermath of shoulder surgery, Tampa Bay, which gave him some salary and even took care of the opt-out right a year later, could not be ignored.
However, the problem was that Tampa Bay was moving away from the postseason, and Kim Ha-sung, who returned from shoulder rehabilitation, continued to get hurt here and there. In the end, Tampa Bay, which is a waste of money, felt that it did not have to pay the rest of the money other than the $11 million it paid this season, and made a waiver announcement. This is because the team that makes the claim here takes the terms of the contract completely. If it was a release, Tampa Bay should have paid the ransom. Atlanta is now responsible for the remaining $2 million in annual salary this year and $18 million next year.
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Atlanta had a dark age in shortstop position after Swanson's transfer. After using Orlando Arcia, he finally couldn't hold out and released it earlier this year. Nick Allen has a good defense, but his batting is not too cool. In fact, Atlanta has been keeping an eye on Kim Ha-sung since Swanson's transfer, but last year, he failed to actively rush in due to Kim Ha-sung's shoulder surgery, but he succeeded in bringing him back immediately when Kim Ha-sung, who has recovered to some extent, came to the market.
Atlanta also carried out some 'Gambling' to some extent. Kim Ha-sung can re-acquire the FA qualification again after this season. If you go out to the market like that, you will only spend $2 million while eliminating the postseason is virtually confirmed anyway. From Atlanta's point of view, he is expected to focus on presenting a vision to be with Kim Ha-sung and enhancing intimacy. Kim Ha-sung has not shown much this season, so he has no choice but to be troubled to declare the opt-out again. If you don't perform well in the rest of the year 'Crazy' will come out.
Atlanta is very likely to spend up to $18 million next year and calculate to participate in the next contract after properly checking Kim Ha-sung's full-time performance.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
