MLB.com, which delivers the news of the American Professional Baseball (MLB), recommended the Texas Rangers as Kim Ha-sung’s new nest, and the Toronto Blue Jays as George Springer’s new team.
MLB.com posted an article on its website on the 27th (KST) that predicted the new team of the top players in the free agent (FA) market.
For Kim Ha Sung, who is challenging to advance into MLB through a posting system (closed competitive bidding), the Texas club was selected as a suitable club.
MLB.com believes that Texas can be a land of opportunity for young players like Ha-Sung Kim in that Texas is not immediately evaluated as a winner.
In addition, he added that Texas has a tradition of having fun with players that have been recruited from Asia, such as Darvish Yu, through the posting system.
Texas also signed a two-year contract the day before with Japanese pitcher Gohei Arihara, who throws several pitches.
MLB.com predicted that Ha-sung Kim and Isia Kainer Palepa could energize Texas with versatile infielders.
MLB.com also showed interest in Toronto’s aggressive moves, saying that it would be very surprising if Toronto, the team of Ryu Hyun-jin (33), could not sign a contract with a large-scale free agent this offseason or strengthen its power through trade.
Meanwhile, he predicted that if Toronto signs outfielder Springer, it could also sign infielder Francisco Lindor through a blockbuster trade and build the best lineup.
MLB.com took the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets as destinations for catcher JT Realmutter, MLB’s best matchmaker DJ Lumeihue, and talented geek pitcher Trevor Bower.
In addition, he pointed out that the Los Angeles Angels, which tied the hitters of the day such as Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon, with long-term contracts, could consider recruiting proven Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to become a championship candidate by reinforcing the mound.
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