![Kim Ha-sung followed by Seo Gun-chang, Park Byeong-ho, and Han Hyun-hee.[SS 포커스]](http://image.sportsseoul.com/2021/01/14/news/2021011401000742600048291.jpg "Kim Ha-sung followed by Seo Gun-chang, Park Byeong-ho, and Han Hyun-hee.[SS 포커스]")
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[스포츠서울 장강훈기자] Will the exodus from Heroes become a reality? At the general shareholders’ meeting scheduled on the 15th, when the inauguration approval of the nominee of CEO Hong Heo is approved, it seems that we will have to think deeply about the renewal of the atmosphere. Although it is a club that shows confidence in upbringing, there is a possibility that all the pillars will be selected. The fact that there is not much time is the point that the club’s leadership should consider deeply.
I finished the salary application without much noise, but when I look inside, there is a point that makes my head tilt. Seo Kun-chang, who obtained a free agent (FA) qualification after this season, voluntarily cut an annual salary of 95 million won. The club said, “We minimized the cuts in consideration of the FA premium, but the demands of the players were strong.” As Kim Chi-hyun, Director Kiwoom said, it may be a choice considering the FA rating system. Seo Geon-chang, who was an A-class target who had to preserve the maximum annual salary of 300%, signed a contract for 225 million won and was lowered to B-grade, which paid the maximum annual salary of 200%. This is because there are players who receive more annual salary than Seo Gunchang, such as Park Byeong-ho (1.5 billion won), Lee Jeong-hoo (550 million won) and Jo Sang-woo (330 million won).
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The main thing that catches the eye is that Park Byeong-ho, who acquires free agency rights after this season, was reduced by 500 million won, and Han Hyun-hee was frozen. Park Byung-ho is 35 years old, so even if he applies for free agency, the team that wants to recruit him only needs to compensate 150% of his annual salary. With a compensation of 2.25 billion won, it means that you can get a batter who can hit 40 home runs in one season. Han Hyun-hee is also a submarine pitcher and can be used both as a starter and as a bullpen. Even though it was a bit sluggish with an average ERA of 4.98 last year, 7-9, it is a proven scarce resource and has the strength of being in his twenties. Teams looking to reinforce the mound are a good enough resource.
It’s polite. This year, shortstop Kim Ha-seong successfully entered the major leagues by posting. The main shortstop left the team, which means that after the season, 4th batter Park Byeong-ho, leadoff Seo Gun-chang, and submarine Han Hyun-hee can all get out. Veteran bullpen pitcher Kim Sang-soo, who has already obtained free agency status, has transferred to SK in the form of a sign-and-trade. The smile of Kim Sang-soo in the SK uniform felt sincere.
Of course, the club said, “Park Byeong-ho, Seo Gun-chang, and Han Hyun-hee are essential resources for the team. “I plan to do my best to remain with me even if I achieve good results this year and get free agency status.” It is only the official position of the club. In the KBO League, the free agent is almost the only device that allows players to choose a club. In particular, in Heroes, players who have established themselves as a major player often leave. It can be observed that the loyalty of players to the club is weaker than that of other teams.
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It has to be. Immediately after the creation of Heroes, starting with Jang Won-sam, Lee Hyun-seung, Hwang Jae-gyun, Lee Taek-geun, Song Song-young, etc. were traded in cash. During this process, it was confirmed that the management had made a back-money transaction and suffered from measles. Kang Jung-ho and Park Byung-ho, who emphasized that’absolutely cannot be traded’, left the row as soon as they obtained the qualifications for posting. Even Yuhan-jun, a symbol of soundness, established a nest in KT after obtaining FA status.
From the perspective of Heroes, who must survive independently without the support of the parent group, it can be argued that rational player rotation is also part of the management act. It is impossible to blindly catch the players whose ransom has risen to the sky. In fact, major league small market teams often switch to prospects just before they become big free agents after raising prospects and making results.
But the case of Heroes is a little different. Beyond the level that could be recognized as a management act, it became a group of thoughts due to constant disputes and moral hazards by the management. It was an operation where the words “I’m embarrassed” came out from the mouth of the team. This is why it became a natural scenery to leave the team as promised when posting or obtaining free agency rights.
Lee Taek-geun, who set up a confrontation with Chairman Heo Min at the end of last year, said, “As players have to increase their value by participating in the game, they cannot speak out even if there is something unreasonable or unreasonable. However, if the club does not feel what it has done wrong and does not apologize to the players, the players will continue to fill the club in the future.” It is not unreasonable that Seo Kun-chang’s voluntary salary reduction is read as a signal of the Exodus.
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