Emergency! Kim Ha-sung Overpay seems to have divided opinions → Save that money, come out as a pitcher or a lion captain

Emergency! Kim Ha-sung Overpay seems to have divided opinions → Save that money, come out as a pitcher or a lion captain
딜레마다. There is no denying that Kim Ha-sung is the only alternative. However, because of that, there is a great concern about overpay. The opinion that it would be better to save the money and reinforce the bullpen was raised.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League, reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'Dubon or Kim Ha-sung. The Atlanta Braves are agonizing over the reinforcement of shortstop'

If you recruit a shortstop, there is only Kim Ha-sung, but the contract scale of nearly $20 million per year is unclear.REUTERS Yonhap News



It's a dilemma. There is no denying that Kim Ha-sung is the only alternative. However, because of that, there is a great concern about overpay. The opinion that it would be better to save the money and reinforce the bullpen was raised.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League Baseball, reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'Dubon or Kim Ha-sung. The Atlanta Braves are agonizing over the reinforcement of shortstop'

If you recruit a shortstop, there is only Kim Ha-sung, but the contract size of nearly $20 million per year is unclear.




Atlanta was vacant as Kim Ha-sung declared FA after the 2025 season. Through a recent trade, prospect shortstop Mauricio Duvon was acquired as insurance.

Duvon has no full-time experience at shortstop, although he has a clear potential. It is advantageous for growth to gain experience while securing time to play as an infield utility backup in the presence of the main shortstop.

However, signing a contract with Kim Ha-sung made the ransom too expensive. Bobbi is the clear main shortstop in the FA market??It's about Kim Ha-sung. Bobbi??Silver is expected to reach $200 million. In terms of defense, he is not a solid shortstop. There is a high possibility that he will turn into a second baseman or third baseman in the future. If so, what's left is Kim Ha-sung.




Alex Anthopoulos, president of Atlanta baseball operations, said `If we reinforce a batter, the position is shortstop. Whatever you do, it should be a solid reinforcement. It's hard to find such a player in the shortstop position" he complained.

Emergency! Kim Ha-sung Overpay seems to have divided opinions → Save that money, come out as a pitcher or a lion captain
Sep 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (9) scores a run against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Emergency! Kim Ha-sung Overpay seems to have divided opinions → Save that money, come out as a pitcher or a lion captain
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves reacts with Ozzie Albies #1 after scoring on a RBI double by Michael Harris II #23 in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on September 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Emergency! Kim Ha-sung Overpay seems to have divided opinions → Save that money, come out as a pitcher or a lion captain
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 20: Ha-Seong Kim #9 of the Atlanta Braves scores from second base on a hit by Jurickson Profar to take a 6-5 lead over the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Comerica Park on September 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Duane Burleson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Duane Burleson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
MLB.COM is 'Rain??have a defensive limit to. Kim Ha-sung is the closest to Atlanta's desired shortstop. As Kim Ha-sung refused $16 million in annual salary in 2026, he diagnosed that he should give more than that.

MLB.COM reported 'Kim Ha-sung had an OPS+ 106 during the two seasons of 2022 and 2023. He showed a better-than-average hit. However, he has suffered injuries for the last two consecutive seasons. It should be considered whether it is worth offering a two- or three-year contract on the condition of over $16 million annually.




If you give up Kim Ha-sung, you can secure at least $10 million.

MLB.COM saves at least $10 million in Atlanta when using a "dubon." The extra funds can reinforce the starting pitcher or must-win team.





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