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| The first game of a doubleheader between KT and LG at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 18th. KT Kang Baek-ho hit a solo home run against LG Chirinos in the bottom of the fourth inning. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.09.18/ |
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Doosan, what are you thinking about making such a drastic move.
The Doosan Bears are unusual this offseason. Beyond the core of the FA market typhoon, it is poised to invest beyond imagination.
Doosan signed a contract with shortstop Park Chan-ho, the biggest fish in this year's FA, on the 18th. A total of 8 billion won for four years. Out of 8 billion won, it surprised everyone by giving a whopping 5 billion won as a down payment alone. It is widely known that there is a link with Doosan, but the FA market is expected to fluctuate in the future due to exceptional conditions that are virtually equivalent to full guarantees.
On top of that, he also gave a total of 1.6 billion won to Cho Sang-ha immediately after signing Park Chan-ho's contract. The steal king set a value of KRW 1.6 billion for his fast feet.
This is not the end of the matter. Doosan has not declared the withdrawal of the external FA market. Also, a large volcano is wriggling as if it were about to explode.
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| photo courtesy of Doosan Bears |
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It was likely that Kim Hyun-soo would be next. There was a need for a younger Doosan dugout leader, and there was also a justification for returning to his home. When the reversal drama of the Korean Series MVP was written after failing to achieve the two-year and 2.5 billion won option with the LG Twins, the ransom suddenly soared and LG seemed not to be paying much attention, raising rumors of a return to Doosan. However, time is passing due to differences in ransom and interest from other teams.
This is not surprising. Something bigger could come. It is Kang Baek-ho, a slugger from KT Wiz. Kang Baek-ho is also an FA. However, he will depart for the United States this week because he is willing to enter the U.S. Major League. The plan is to go and promote it to the teams as a training and showcase.
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| A game between the LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles in Game 1 of the Korean Series at Jamsil Stadium on the 26th. LG Kim Hyun-soo is cheering after hitting a timely hit with two outs and runners on the first and second bases in the bottom of the sixth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.26/ |
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Even if you can't go to the Major League, you can come to Korea and negotiate with the team that needs you. First of all, KT, the original team, is waiting. With KT, the ransom does not jump. There should be a competition team. In the atmosphere of baseball, interest in Kang Baek-ho did not seem to be hot. For now, the Lotte Giants closed their wallets, and other teams did not show much interest in Kang Baek-ho. This is because he is a style that is disappointed in defense, while he has a huge hitting ability. Regardless of the team, it is highly likely to be used as a designated hitter.
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| KT-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 1st. Kang Baek-ho, who scored during Hwang Jae-kyun's timely hit with two outs and runners on the first and third bases in the top of the third inning, is welcomed. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.1/ |
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However, Doosan ignites a spark here. Some rumors circulated that Doosan would meet Kang Baek-ho before he left for the United States. It is not possible to confirm whether they met, but what is certain is that Doosan does not deny that it will try to recruit Kang Baek-ho if he fails to go to the United States. An official familiar with Doosan's situation said, `We can't guarantee the recruitment, but we certainly have a mind to try to recruit him" he said.
Just because you are interested in Kang Baek-ho does not mean you will give up Kim Hyun-soo. Up to three external FA players can be recruited. The very design of this scenario is shocking. 'If you don't get good results next year, you'll be disbanded.' is a tremendously aggressive move to recruit players as if you're going through multiple times. All attention is paid to Doosan's stove league.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
