By Yong Kim, Sports Chosun Reporter] “Whatever you decide, I’ll support you.”
Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants of the American Major League Baseball sent a message of support to Ryu Hyun-jin, who is close to returning to the Hanwha Eagles.
Lee participated in the first official training session of spring training, which began at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona, on April 20 (KST). With the arrival of the entire roster, the Giants are now ready for the 2024 season as a ‘complete unit’.
Overnight, news broke out of South Korea that should be of interest to major leaguers in the United States. Ryu Hyun-jin, the “living legend” who was expected to sign with a major league team, is close to returning to his hometown Hanwha in the KBO. Ryu is a free agent after signing a four-year, $80 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. It wasn’t a “big money” deal, but it was enough to give him another year or two in the majors. However, the price tag was too low, and Ryu chose to make a bold move to Hanwha.
“It’s your decision, so I support whatever you decide,” Lee said before training. “I think it’s the result of careful consideration,” he added.
If Ryu had stayed in the major leagues, he and Lee could have played a two-hitter in the United States. But that “dream matchup” is now unlikely to 카지노사이트 happen. Lee and Ryu have never met in a two-hitter before. They watched the Korean Series between the LG Twins and KT Wiz last year side-by-side at Jamsil Stadium.
Lee started live batting on his first day of official training. He saw two pitchers throw fastballs and changeups in practice. Although his batting results were not good, he managed to hit both of his balls into the field in his first nervous live at-bat.
In the batting practice that followed, he hit three pitches over the outfield fence. “It’s just the beginning,” Lee said confidently after his first official practice.