Boston, which desperately needs to reinforce its defense in 'No. 2 in ML errors', are you interested in Kim Ha-sung? "If you pay the right price, you are suitable as a second baseman."
Boston, which desperately needs to reinforce its defense in 'No. 2 in ML errors', are you interested in Kim Ha-sung? "If you pay the right price, you are suitable as a second baseman."
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"If you pay the right price, Kim Ha-sung may be suitable."
The U.S. "Boston Grove" had a time to point out the points to be reinforced this winter through an article titled "The best free agents that the Boston Red Sox should target, from Juan Soto to Willy Adames."
Boston ranked third in the American League East with 81 wins and 81 losses this year. The color of the team was very clear this season. In terms of slugging percentage, the team ranked sixth overall in the Major League with 0.423, and the OPS also ranked seventh with 0.741. However, its defense capability was disastrous. After the Miami Marlins, Boston made 115 errors, the second-most after the Miami Marlins.
As the team has experienced both possibilities and failures this year, it has confirmed that it will be able to secure a ticket to the postseason once again after the 2021 season. As a result, Boston is poised to open its wallet properly this winter. Boston entered the race to recruit Juan Soto, dubbed the "biggest fish" this winter. Soon, Boston will meet with Soto in California and have conversations with him.
It's not all that matters. Boston is also interested in recruiting Garrett Crochet, who dominated the 스포츠토토 Major League in the first half of this year, and Max Fried, the ace who garnered 73 wins in the Atlanta Braves alone. As he is tasked with improving his defense capability, he is also eyeing Kim Ha-sung, following Willy Adames, the biggest shortstop, and Kim Hye-sung, who is aiming to join the Major League through the posting system this winter.
Among them, Boston Grove, along with Teoscar Hernandez, Willy Adames, Alex Bregman and Juan Soto, strongly insisted on the recruitment of Kim Ha-sung. Kim Ha-sung had a nightmare year this year. Both the batting and defense indicators fell, and he was finally put on the operating table by suffering a shoulder injury at the end of the season. According to U.S. media outlets, he is expected to return at the end of April, but if the recovery progresses slowly, the return could be delayed until July.
For these reasons, Kim Ha-sung's value has fallen significantly. Until the start of the season, it was predicted that he could sign a large contract worth more than $100 million, but after undergoing shoulder surgery, the prevailing view is that Kim Ha-sung will sign a short contract of one to two years, prove his value once again, and go to the FA market. However, everything has to be opened. The possibility of a club proposing a "big deal" without minding Kim Ha-sung's injury cannot be ruled out.
"Boston Grove" said, "Boston suffered tremendous difficulties, making many mistakes (115) after Miami (117)," adding, "Boston had the worst infield defense due to Trevor Story's long absence, several players being pushed out of their existing positions, and overall lack of skills."
"Boston Grove" said, "Kim Ha-sung and Story can become one of the best center infielders in baseball. Kim Ha-sung has the ability to play all positions in the infield, and he won the Gold Glove in the 2023 Utility Award. Kim Ha-sung recently missed the end of the season due to a dissection of the shoulder joint, and he may miss part of the 2025 season."
Boston Grove then said, "There is a question of whether Von Grissom will be able to take over as the main second baseman. Therefore, given that Christian Campbell, a top prospect, has performed well in the minor leagues, he is expected to be able to take over as the main second baseman next year. However, success in the big leagues often comes with difficulties," and stressed, "If he pays the right price, Kim Ha-sung may be suitable."
Kim Ha-sung, whose name is mentioned every time there is a report on FA players despite the decline in evaluation due to injury. There is no such thing, but if Kim Ha-sung had been healthy, the popularity would have been even hotter.