Обсуждение участника:"Without Ryu Hyun-jin, Toronto would not be the Toronto it is today." J-journal "Ryu Hyun-jin was a stepping stone to today's Toronto
He continued, "Ryu Hyun-jin signed a four-year contract with the Jays, and obviously there were good times and bad times, but his joining signifies a new era for the team and the direction Toronto is heading. He has become a very important player in the club's franchise."
The Jays Journal explained, "The 2019 Blue Jays had a rough season, finishing fourth in the AL East with a 67-95 record. However, there were encouraging signs that year, including the debuts of Beau Bichette, Cavan Biggio, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. It was a good thing. "It was coming, but the team needed momentum," he said. "On Dec. 28, 2019, the Jays signed him to a four-year, $80 million contract, and everything changed. The Jays had the opportunity to compete."
Jays Journal stated, "Ryu Hyun-jin was one of the first stepping stones to create the Blue Jays identity that he is today. The team was young, but underachieving, and had a poor year. Signing Ryu was an opportunity to tap into the potential of a young team. "Signing him felt like declaring, 'The Toronto Blue Jays are still alive.'"
Alec Manoa continued, "The team desperately needed the best starting pitcher to pave the way, and they brought in Ryu Hyun-jin. Ryu wasn't just a significant addition to field contributions. As a veteran, he was pivotal in guiding younger players."
J'J Journal said, "Ryu Hyun-jin has been Manoah's perfect mentor since he was called up in 2021. Manoah said, 'He's definitely like an older brother to me, someone I can respect. He's someone I can respect." "He's been through a lot of things he's been through. I have tremendous respect for everything he's done in the league."
Jays Journal also said, "Ryu Hyun-jin was also a game ambassador for Jays. During his ten years in the MLB, he recorded a total of 78 wins, 48 losses, 3.27 ERA, and 3.53 FIP, becoming one of the best Korean pitchers in the history of sports. As a result, Ryu became one of the best Korean pitchers in the world. He received a lot of support from Korean fans. JC Kim, CEO of the Korea Baseball Organization in Canada, said, "The Korean media reported a lot of news about Ryu. As a result, the Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed tremendous promotional effects."
The Jays Journal wrote, "Ryu Hyun-jin's growth hasn't always been smooth. His 2022 season ended quickly due to Tommy John surgery. Many fans believed this was the last game Ryu pitched in a Jays uniform." However, he recovered from his injury. "He came back as the Blue Jays at a critical juncture in 2018. He shone with the Jays as the fifth starter until the end of the season. Ryu's belief in him made his final journey with the team even more special," he wrote.
The Jays Journal concluded, "The Jays signed great contracts over the years. If they hadn't signed Ryu, the Jays would look a lot different now. Jays fans will cherish the traces Ryu left behind."