[엑스포츠뉴스 서귀포, 조은혜 기자] Choo Shin-soo, who is moving from MLB to KBO, expressed her heart to leave the US and step on the Korean pitch.
On his Instagram on the 23rd, Choo Shin-soo conveyed his feelings of leaving the major leagues with pictures of the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians who started their careers in the major leagues on the 23rd. Shinsegae Group, which acquired SK Wyverns earlier, announced that “it signed a contract with Shin-soo Choo for an annual salary of 2.7 billion won.”
“About 20 years ago, I was a young boy who landed in the US with a dream of becoming a big league player, and I was eagerly hoping for a chance to play in the league. My dream came true, and I had 16 seasons successfully. It’s an honor in my life. It’s something I couldn’t do on my own, and I had great coaches, staff and colleagues. I’ll never forget the wonderful time of my life in the big leagues.”
“I was born in Korea and started playing baseball. I always had the hope of playing in Korea someday. I think it’s time to move on and start a new chapter in my life.” I want to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to do so. Thank you for calling me even in the midst of a global disaster.”
“I will play for the team that believes in me, and for those who wait to see my play. For those who give me the best hope, for families who have to sacrifice to continue this journey, my 30 years I’ll play for my baseball life and for my heart,” stressing, “I can’t guarantee how well I can do it, but I promise I’ll do my best. Good luck in 2021 and I hope you’ll be healthy. See you soon.” Thank you.”
Meanwhile, Choo Shin-soo’s wife, Ha Won-mi, tagged Choo Shin-soo, Shinsegae Group, and KBO’s official accounts on Instagram and said, “I am the No.1 fan who will always believe in you, support and support you wherever you are, for your passion. I’ll skip that word because I don’t even know how hard I’m going to do it. Don’t get hurt. You’re the best man in the world no matter what anyone says! You’re creating a flame man syndrome again.”
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