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SSG is mired in 6 consecutive losses with 70 wins, 3 draws, and 63 losses, and NC is in danger of securing 4th place.
NC was a good start. Park Min-woo, who reached base with a single and one out in the top of the first inning, succeeded in stealing second base, and Martin hit a timely hit to start the game with a 1-0 lead.
NC also had a chance in the top of the second inning with consecutive hits by leadoff hitters Oh Young-soo and Seo Ho-cheol, and Park Se-hyuk hit a sacrifice bunt with one out and runners on 1st and 2nd base, and when Kim Han-byul's grounder to second baseman, third base runner Oh Young-soo scored, making it 2-0.
SSG also launched a counterattack in the bottom of the second inning. Hanyu Island exited with a sagu, and Ha Jae-hoon's double made 2nd and 3rd base safe. Kim Seong-hyun's timely hit and Kim Min-sik's sacrifice fly tied the game at 2-2.
SSG Oh Tae-gon, who got on base with a walk in the bottom of the third inning, advanced to third base thanks to a stolen base and Lee Jae-hak's wild pitch, and came home when Choi Joo-hwan's infield grounder, turning the game around.
SSG's momentum continued in the bottom of the fourth inning. With two outs and two outs on second base, Ha Jae-hoon advanced to third base due to Lee Jae-hak's wild pitch, and Kim Chan-hyung scored an extra point with a timely hit.
NC also added 1 point with Park Geon-woo's sacrifice fly in the top of the 5th inning, leading to 3-4.
SSG Seo Jin-yong, who came on the mound in the top of the 9th inning, got off to an shaky start by allowing a walk to the leadoff hitter. He regained his senses by striking out Park Han-gyeol with Park Se-hyuk's sacrifice bunt with one out and runners on second base, and pinch hitter Kim Seong-wook was struck out to record 39 saves.
After the game, coach Kim Won-hyung high-fived the players and congratulated Oh Won-seok, who started the mound and recorded his 8th win of the season, on the shoulder and congratulated him on his victory. Kim Min-sik, who led the pitcher's lead with perfect blocking even in situations where the game was tied and the ball fell out several times, I gave the catcher a pat on the head. And Seo Jin-yong, who showed signs of uneasiness in the early stages of a 1-point game, gave a high-five and then gave a gentle slap to the back of the head.
Meanwhile, SSG, which is showing an upward trend with 5 consecutive wins, will select Seung-won Moon as the starter in the match against Hanwha to be held at SSG Landers Park in Incheon on the 6th, and Hanwha will select Taeyang Lee as the starter.
“Lee Jung-hoo and Peddie as players we will soon see in the major leagues.”[править]
MLB.com selected Lee Jeong-hoo (Kiwoom Heroes) and Eric Peddy (NC Dinos) as ‘players who will soon be seen in the Major League of American Professional Baseball’.
On the 3rd (Korean time), MLB.com introduced eight players who spent the 2023 season in the Korean KBO League and Japanese Professional Baseball as 'players who can enter the big leagues.' Among KBO league players, native outfielder Lee Jeong-hoo and foreign pitcher Peddy were highlighted.
MLB.com said, "Lee Jung-hoo could be an interesting option for major league teams in this Stove League. The fact that there are relatively few high-level hitters in this free agent (FA) market is increasing interest in Lee Jung-hoo." However, this year's season. Among them, Lee Jeong-hoo underwent ankle surgery (surgical suturing of the extensor zone, which is the membrane surrounding the tendon of the left ankle), so there are some who believe that the timing is not appropriate for him to enter the posting (private competitive bidding) from a physical standpoint.”
Lee Jeong-hoo is the best active hitter in the KBO League. He started his professional career in 2017 and appeared in 884 games until this year, recording a batting average of 0.340, 65 home runs, 515 RBI, 69 stolen bases, and OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.898. He boasts the highest batting average among players with more than 3,000 at-bats in the KBO League.
This season, he only played in 86 games due to an ankle injury. His 2023 performance is a batting average of 0.318, 6 home runs, and 45 RBI. However, the major league club remembers Lee Jeong-hoo's appearance before his injury. Recently, Lee Jung-hoo also fully recovered from his injury.
MLB.com selected Ender Inciarte, who won the Gold Glove for three consecutive seasons with the Atlanta Braves from 2016 to 2018, as Lee Jung-hoo's likeness, saying, "Lee Jung-hoo is also called 'the grandson of the wind.' His father (LG Twins coach Jong-beom Lee) “Because his nickname is ‘Son of the Wind,’” he also introduced it. Inciarte appeared in 868 games in the big leagues, recording a batting average of 0.280, 42 home runs, 263 RBI, and an OPS of 0.715.
MLB.com said, “As the KBO League is still in the postseason, Lee Jung-hoo is expected to go through the posting process in two weeks,” and added, “The St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants are looking for talented outfielders in this Stove League.” "He also pointed out clubs that would be interested in Lee Jung-hoo.
Peddie, who dominated the KBO League mound this year, is also likely to return to the big leagues next year. MLB.com said, "Meryl Kelly, who grew up in the KBO League, played a key role in the Arizona Diamondbacks' National League championship this year," and "Major League officials predict that Peddie will also return to the big league and enter the starting lineup."
Peddie debuted in the big league in 2017 and pitched 454⅓ innings in 102 major league games (88 as a starter), recording 21 wins, 33 losses, and an average ERA of 5.41.
He was a five-starter on the 2019 team that helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Peddie, who also played as Washington's fifth starter in 2022, faltered with 6 wins, 13 losses and an ERA of 5.81, and spent the 2023 season in the KBO League.
This year, Peddie recorded 20 wins, 6 losses, an ERA of 2.00, and 209 strikeouts, winning the triple crown for most wins, ERA, and strikeouts. Several major league clubs paid attention to Peddie's rebound and placed Peddie's name on their recruiting list for the 2024 season.
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‘Last place → 2nd place’ is not a coincidence… 2 losses → 2 wins, will another miracle come to KT?[править]
It's not over until it's over. KT Wiz, who finished the season in second place in the league from last place, is about to pull off another miracle.
KT won 11-2 in the 4th game of the playoffs (3 wins out of 5) against NC Dinos of the '2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO Postseason' held at NC Dinos Park in Changwon on the 3rd. KT, which was dragged down with a series record of 1 win and 2 losses, balanced the score at 2 wins and 2 losses with this win.
KT hovered around the bottom half of this season. Due to injuries and poor performances of key players, the rankings began to decline and fell to the bottom. But at some point, a miracle occurred. With the addition of several plus factors, such as Lee Ho-yeon, who was acquired by trade, William Cuevas, who joined as a replacement foreign player, and relief pitcher Son Dong-hyun, the rankings began to rise.
As if to prove that it's not over until it's over, KT began its high-flying march and finished the season in second place in the league (79 wins, 3 draws, 62 losses). It was like a miracle.
There seemed to be no more miracles in the postseason. They lost both the first and second games held at home. Lost 5-9 in the first game, 2-3 in the second game. Regardless of the outcome of the game, I was not satisfied with the content. The batting line was silent, unable to attack the opponent's mound. Even the solid starting mound that was highly trusted did not do its job. Cuevas struggled with unexpected results, allowing 6 hits (1 home run), 2 walks, 2 strikeouts, and 7 runs (4 earned runs) in 3 innings, while Wes Benjamin had 4 hits (1 home run), 4 walks, no walks, 2 strikeouts, and 3 runs in 5 innings.
The two losses at home were bitter. The probability that a team that lost both the first and second games of the previous postseason will advance to the Korean Series is 11.8% (2/17, based on 3 wins out of 5 + excluding the two major leagues in 1999-2000). As the possibility decreased, there was a high possibility that the momentum would be lost and the atmosphere would calm down.
However, starting from the third game, a strange current began to flow. KT has begun a counterattack. Game 3 starting pitcher Go Young-pyo pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts, and no runs, and Bae Jeong-dae and Moon Sang-cheol hit home runs to secure a 3-0 victory.
The atmosphere continued in the fourth game. Cuevas, who started in Game 1, took the mound after three days of rest and pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 hit, 4 walks, 3 strikeouts, and no runs. The batting line was on fire, bombarding the NC mound throughout the game with a total of 14 hits (3 home runs) and 11 runs.
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“How many players will come to Korea to play for a month?”[править]
KBO will introduce a temporary replacement foreign player system starting next year. If a foreign player suffers a long-term injury that requires treatment for more than 6 weeks, the player can be placed on the rehabilitation player list and contract with a foreign player to be used as a temporary replacement without using the number of replacements until the player returns, and can be used immediately in the game.
Foreign players on the rehabilitation player list must wait at least 6 weeks before they can return to the league, and if they return, the replacement foreign player must be replaced with another foreign player (one registration count will be deducted) or the contract must be terminated through waiver. The price of a replacement player is limited to a maximum of $100,000 per month, the same as that of existing replacement foreign players.
The KBO league suffers from major and minor injuries to foreign players every year. This doesn't only apply to certain teams. No matter how much you check and verify your physical condition, if an unexpected variable occurs, you end up wasting time and money by being dragged around without a solution. This is why there is a self-deprecating saying, “Foreign farming is a game of luck and failure.”
It was particularly bad this year. Representative examples include Burch Smith (formerly Hanwha), who suffered shoulder muscle damage after 60 pitches in 2⅔ innings in the opening game, and Eni Romero (formerly SSG), who injured his shoulder during training camp and left the country without throwing a single pitch. These were new foreign player contracts with a cap of $1 million, which was a waste of foreign currency. From this point on, discussions on an alternative foreign player system began in earnest.
The replacement foreign player system is a so-called 'scam prevention law' and is aimed at smoothing the supply and demand of players during the injury recovery period and resolving the imbalance in league power. It is important that the club can take the initiative by maintaining the right to reserve a player and weighing replacement players when recovering from an injury. If recovery from injury is slow or the replacement player performs better, the club may make a full replacement rather than a temporary replacement.
Last July, Samsung released Albert Suarez, a talented foreign pitcher, due to an injury, but under the current system, they would have been able to use a replacement player, wait for the injury to recover, and maintain the right to reserve. Although such a positive effect can be expected and is better than nothing, there are questions about its effectiveness.
Above all, the key is how quickly players can be supplied in the event of an injury. One official said, “It is difficult to bring in a replacement player right away during the season. Considering the various administrative procedures and preparation time after entering the country, even if it is 6 weeks, it could end in only a month. “I don’t know how many players will come to Korea to play for a month during the season,” he expressed his doubts. Another official said, “It is also a question of what level of foreign players will come. “If you don’t have a clear competitive advantage over domestic players, it could be a waste of money,” he said.
It is extremely unlikely that minor league players, the largest source of supply in the foreign market, will come to Korea to play for a short period of 4 to 6 weeks. Ultimately, we have to find players from independent leagues in the U.S., Taiwan, Mexico, etc. We can expect success stories like Ronnie Dawson, an outfielder from the American independent league who played in a Kiwoom uniform last July for a total of $85,000, but there are also opinions that it is better to prepare such players in advance as nurturing foreigners and utilize them immediately in case of injury. there is.
According to Article 29, Foreign Players, Paragraph 3 of this year's Baseball Rules, each club can sign a contract for up to $300,000 in training-type foreign players, one pitcher and one fielder. However, it has become so commonplace that none of the 10 teams have foreign players, and they are in the process of abolishing it. The intention was to use it as a reserve resource in case of injury or poor performance of a first-team foreign player, but this was not realistic in the KBO League, where both foreign retention and first-team registration were limited to three players. The cost burden of spending up to $300,000 on a player who could never be used in the first team was also significant. Additional costs, including interpretation and accommodation, are also incurred.
However, some point out that in order to improve the league's overall performance and take risks, it is necessary to move to a nurturing foreigner system that supplements and revises the bylaws in the long term. In the current foreigner system, which is close to gambling, there are limits to filling loopholes with temporary replacement players, which are more like a temporary measure. It may cost money, but even if the number of first-team registrations is limited, increasing the retention limit to increase competition among foreign players and secure alternatives can be a way to reduce double and triple expenses and save time.
KT Benjamin vs. NC is Shin Min-hyuk, not Peddy.[править]
The final 5th game of the fateful playoffs will be held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 5th. The starting pitcher was also announced on the 4th.
KT, which achieved an 11-2 victory in the 4th game by using William Cuevas, who had only rested for three days, as the starting pitcher, will use Wes Benjamin as is standard in the 5th game.
Benjamin started in Game 2 of PO and gave up 4 hits, including 1 home run, and allowed 3 runs in 5 innings, becoming the losing pitcher. He allowed a left-handed two-run shot to Park Geon-woo in the first inning, and in the third inning, he gave up an additional run with an infield ground ball after hitting a triple by leadoff hitter Kim Joo-won.
In the second PO game, Park Geon-woo (2 hits in 3 at-bats), Park Min-woo (1 hit in 3 at-bats), and Kim Joo-won (1 hit in 2 at-bats) hit Benjamin.
Benjamin recorded 15 wins, 6 losses, and an ERA of 3.54 in this year's regular season. Against NC, he faltered with 1 win and 2 losses in 3 games and an average ERA of 5.65.
Although he was the losing pitcher in the second game of PO, Benjamin pitched well. Benjamin, who was hit in the thigh by a hard hit in the 5th inning at the time, said, "His physical condition has recovered 100%."
For Benjamin, who lost by decision in the starting match against Shin Min-hyuk in the second game, the fifth game could be a stage of revenge.
Benjamin said enthusiastically, “If I focus on my mechanics and pitch my own way, I will get good results.”
In response to this, NC will have Shin Min-hyuk, not Peddie, as the starting pitcher in Game 5.
After the 4th PO game ended on the 3rd, NC coach Kang In-kwon said, "Eric Peddy's condition has not fully recovered, so we are considering a starting pitcher for the 5th game," and "Shin Min-hyuk is not bad either." This was not a 'smokescreen', but rather words filled with real concerns.
Peddie is a 'super ace' who won the triple crown for most wins, ERA, and strikeouts, with 20 wins, 6 losses, an ERA of 2.00, and 209 strikeouts in this year's regular season. In the first game of PO, he pitched well in 6 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, and striking out 12, earning the starting win. However, he will not be able to start in the final game of PO's 3 wins out of 5 games.
As Director Kang said, Shin Min-hyuk is the ‘second priority card’ that NC can offer. Shin Min-hyuk started in the first game of the semi-PO against the SSG Landers and pitched well, allowing 4 hits and no runs in 5⅔ innings, but in the second game of the PO, he pitched even better, allowing 1 hit and no runs in 6⅓ innings, earning his first personal postseason victory.
In the second PO game, there was only one KT batter, Moon Sang-cheol, who hit Shin Min-hyuk. Shin Min-hyuk recorded 5 wins, 5 losses, and an average ERA of 3.98 in this year's regular season. His performance against KT in the regular season was 5 games, 2 wins, 2 losses, and an average ERA of 3.70. On the fall stage this year, Shin Min-hyuk is going 12 scoreless innings.
Although he suffered two losses after winning two games and was unable to select Ace Peddie as the starter in Game 5, NC teammates' trust in Shin Min-hyuk is very deep.
What kind of competition will this be? Attention is focused on the final match on the 5t
'Golden Glove', was selected as an All MLB team second baseman candidate.[править]
(MHN Sports Reporter Kwon Soo-yeon) Kim Ha-seong (San Diego Padres), who went beyond Korea and became the first Asian infielder to win the Golden Glove in the Major League Baseball (MLB), was once again included in the list of honors.
Ha-seong Kim was proudly named as a candidate in the second baseman category in the 2023 All MLB team position candidates announced by the MLB Secretariat on the 9th (Korean time). Along with Ha-seong Kim, 'little giant' Jose Altuve (Houston Astros) and Nico Horner (Chicago Cubs), who won the Golden Glove in the National League second baseman category this year, were named to the list of eight candidates.
The 'All MLB Team', established in 2019, is an all-star team concept that gathers the best players for each position that year. Among these, the utility fielder category, which refers to an all-purpose fielder, was first established in 2022. Ha-Seong Kim won the award, beating out finalists Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers) and Korean player Tommy Hyun-Soo Edman (St. Louis Cardinals).
Ha-seong Kim was named the winner of the utility fielder category in the list of 2023 Gold Glove Award winners from both major leagues announced on the 6th. In addition, this season, in his third year in the big league, he set new records for the highest batting average (0.260), most home runs (17), most RBIs (60), and most stolen bases (38), making him a candidate for Silver Slugger Utility Fielder, which goes to the best hitter at each position. It went up.
The All-MLB First Team, comprised of the best players, and the Second Team, comprised of the runners-up, are selected, with 50% of online fan votes and 50% of votes from a panel of media personnel, team officials, and former players being used to determine the two teams. . The results will be released on December 17th.
As a former Korean player, Ryu Hyun-jin (36) was selected as one of the five starting pitchers for the All-MLB Second Team for consecutive years from 2019 to 2020.
Ohtani's price is 693.2 billion won on a 12-year contract - MLB Network forecast[править]
What is the worth of free agent Shohei Ohtani?
On the 9th (Korean time), MLB Network, citing MLBTRADERUMORS.COM, predicted the ransom for top ranking players by FA position.
Two sword player LA Angels Ohtani's price was expected to be $528 million for his 12-year contract. His annual salary is $44 million. MLB Network predicted that the price of Ohtani, who will not be active as a pitcher in the 2024 season, will break the all-time high in the free agent market.
The highest salary in the free agent market of all time is $360 million over 9 years with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Judge recorded the highest free agent fee of all time in total and annual salary ($40 million). It seems certain that Ohtani will surpass Judge in two years.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger's contract is 12 years and $264 million. San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell predicted 7 years and $200 million. The National League Cy Young Award to be announced next week is likely.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was expected to get six years and $150 million, and San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader was expected to get six years and $110 million. Because it is an estimate, it is unknown whether a contract will be concluded at this ransom price.
All five free agents whose expected amounts were mentioned received qualifying offers. Experts predict that all seven people offered QO this year will reject it.
First of all, Ohtani will only be used as a designated hitter in 2024. The width is narrow. In the free agent market, the value of a designated hitter has never exceeded $20 million, no matter how good he is. However, the reason such a high amount is expected is because of his return as a pitcher in the 2025 season.
However, there are also negative views on Otani going all-in. Historically, this is a reaction to the investment made in one player to move the club. MLB Network's 'Mad Dog' Christopher Russo strongly argued that "if you invest this much money in Ohtani, the team will fail," with an annual salary of more than $500 million.
In fact, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million contract for the first time in North American sports history in 2000, the LA Angels signed Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $254 million contract in 2012, and the 10-year, $240 million contract in 2013. All three teams, including the Seattle Mariners, who signed long-term contracts failed. All three were traded without completing their contracts.
Of course, Ohtani is an unusual player who is both a pitcher and a batter, so his chances of success are relatively higher than failure.
What is clear is that after November 15th, Ohtani's new home and contract terms will be the best in MLB history.
K-pop in MLB” Is the devil’s agent aiming for $100 million?[править]
John Morosi, a panelist and columnist for Major League Baseball (MLB) Network, is one of the representative major league reporters who actively travels the field. He is naturally trusted as a wide-footed major league source.
However, on the 7th (Korean time), Morosi suddenly quoted another source, John Heyman, on his social networking service (SNS), saying, "Detroit is very interested in KBO League star Lee Jung-hoo (and is a member of the recruiting committee). ) Surprised many by posting a tweet saying, “He is considered to be running as a frontrunner.” It is true that Lee Jeong-hoo is receiving great attention from major league clubs, but the name Detroit is somewhat unfamiliar.
If you look a little closer, you will see that this was fake news. It was a tweet posted by a fake account impersonating Moroshi. That's because it wasn't Moroshi's account. Right away, the spelling of the name was slightly different. Although quite a few fans were caught in this (?), the fake rumor did not spread further due to the active involvement of fans who noticed this. It was a happening.
Nevertheless, this happening reminds us of one fact. The fact is that Lee Jeong-hoo is receiving a lot of local attention, separate from the great interest of major league clubs. Local media outlets are rushing to report Lee Jeong-hoo's major league postings. Although it varies slightly by media, most media outlets place Lee Jung-hoo in the early 10th place in the 2023-2024 major league free agent market player rankings. That's a relatively generous assessment considering he hasn't played a single game in the major leagues.
Excluding Shohei Otani, who is a special case as he both throws and bats. On the fielder side, he is in third place after Cody Bellinger, who was selected as the biggest catch among all fielders and the biggest outfielder, and Matt Chapman, who was selected as the biggest hit in the infield. You can read the local expectations for Lee Jeong-hoo. The relatively poor outfielder market this year is also a positive factor. It is expected that there will be quite a few teams participating in Lee Jeong-hu's posting.
Lee Jeong-hoo is evaluated as having met the market conditions well. In this year's outfield free agent market, there are few players with both offense and defense. This means that there are not many players who can play center field and have batting production. Just one Bellinger. It was not Lee Jeong-hoo's intention to post at this time, but he was able to post due to favorable market conditions. Moreover, while all the outfielders in this year's free agent market are in their late 20s to early 30s, Lee Jeong-hoo is in his mid-20s. Age is a very important factor in the market.
Local media mainly rank Lee Jeong-hoo based on the evaluations of scouts who analyzed him. Scouts’ evaluations are also favorable. Currently, Lee Jeong-hoo, as analyzed by local media, is somewhat lacking in power and not very good at focusing, but he has high ability in precise contact and is an above-average defender even in the center field position. Some media reports that Lee Jeong-hoo's number of home runs has increased recently, and they believe there is a possibility of development in power as well.
Finding an outfielder like this is a market as difficult as finding a star in the sky. Therefore, the prevailing expectation is that many clubs will show interest in Lee Jung-hoo. If Bellinger signs a contract with a team around the Winter Meetings to be held in early December, the next player in line will be Lee Jung-hoo. Lee Jeong-hoo begins posting after mid-November and spends a month. It is highly likely that teams that will prioritize Lee Jung-hoo instead of the expensive Bellinger, as well as teams that were eliminated from the competition for Bellinger, will flock to Lee Jung-hoo as the next best option. Naturally, big market clubs begin to participate in the war, and if so, the price may also soar.
On the 9th, the official Major League Baseball website (MLB.com) pointed to San Francisco, which has recently been mentioned as the most likely destination for Lee Jeong-hoo. San Francisco is the club that has put the most effort into scouting Lee Jeong-hoo. In the middle of the season, high-ranking club officials visited Korea and drew a final conclusion about Lee Jeong-hoo. Even after Lee Jeong-hoo was out due to an ankle injury, interest continued. It is considered unusual for general manager Pete Putilla to personally visit Gocheok Sky Dome at the end of the regular season.
Farhan Zaidi, president of San Francisco's baseball division, also does not deny interest in Lee Jeong-hoo. He admitted, “He put a lot of effort into Lee Jeong-hoo.” San Francisco is the first time that a club president has directly mentioned Lee Jeong-hoo. Given that San Francisco's outfield situation is urgent and this year is the time to spend money, it is natural at this point to predict a high possibility of Lee Jeong-hoo going to San Francisco.
In addition to San Francisco, MLB.com diagnosed a total of 13 teams as suitable for Lee Jung-hoo, including Seattle, San Diego, Boston, New York Yankees, Toronto, Chicago Cubs, Detroit, LA Angels, St. Louis, LA Dodgers, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. These are teams that need reinforcement in the outfield, even if they don't necessarily have a center fielder. There are quite a few teams that could spend a large amount of money on Lee Jung-hoo if they don't catch Bellinger. Detroit, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh are the teams that are financially poor.
Lee Jung-hoo's agency, 'Devil's Agent' Scott Boras, also met with reporters during a meeting of major league general managers on the 9th and said, "Almost half of the teams in the league have already contacted us (about Lee Jung-hoo)," and "Lee Jung-hoo has the defensive ability to be at a premium as a center fielder." “He is equipped and has power. I think Lee Jung-hoo will bring K-pop to the major leagues,” he said confidently. It was also a way of saying that it was not possible to do it with any amount of money.
Boras also directly mentioned Masataka Yoshida, who signed a five-year, $90 million contract with Boston ahead of this season. Yoshida was one of the best hitters in Japanese professional baseball. The batting average itself wasn't that bad in the major leagues this year. Boras believes that Lee Jung-hoo has the same hitting talent as Yoshida. However, Lee Jeong-hoo has better defense than Yoshida, and he is entering the major league at a three-year younger age. There is compelling speculation that Boras may be considering a contract worth more than $90 million, or $100 million.
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Ohtani's price is 693.2 billion won on a 12-year contract - MLB Network forecast[править]
What is the worth of free agent Shohei Ohtani?
On the 9th (Korean time), MLB Network, citing MLBTRADERUMORS.COM, predicted the ransom for top ranking players by FA position.
Two sword player LA Angels Ohtani's price was expected to be $528 million for his 12-year contract. His annual salary is $44 million. MLB Network predicted that the price of Ohtani, who will not be active as a pitcher in the 2024 season, will break the all-time high in the free agent market.
The highest salary in the free agent market of all time is $360 million over 9 years with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Judge recorded the highest free agent fee of all time in total and annual salary ($40 million). It seems certain that Ohtani will surpass Judge in two years.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger's contract is 12 years and $264 million. San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell predicted 7 years and $200 million. The National League Cy Young Award to be announced next week is likely.
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was expected to get six years and $150 million, and San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader was expected to get six years and $110 million. Because it is an estimate, it is unknown whether a contract will be concluded at this ransom price.
All five free agents whose expected amounts were mentioned received qualifying offers. Experts predict that all seven people offered QO this year will reject it.
First of all, Ohtani will only be used as a designated hitter in 2024. The width is narrow. In the free agent market, the value of a designated hitter has never exceeded $20 million, no matter how good he is. However, the reason such a high amount is expected is because of his return as a pitcher in the 2025 season.
However, there are also negative views on Otani going all-in. Historically, this is a reaction to the investment made in one player to move the club. MLB Network's 'Mad Dog' Christopher Russo strongly argued that "if you invest this much money in Ohtani, the team will fail," with an annual salary of more than $500 million.
In fact, the Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a 10-year, $252 million contract for the first time in North American sports history in 2000, the LA Angels signed Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $254 million contract in 2012, and the 10-year, $240 million contract in 2013. All three teams, including the Seattle Mariners, who signed long-term contracts failed. All three were traded without completing their contracts.
Of course, Ohtani is an unusual player who is both a pitcher and a batter, so his chances of success are relatively higher than failure.
What is clear is that after November 15th, Ohtani's new home and contract terms will be the best in MLB history.
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“K-pop in MLB” Is the devil’s agent aiming for $100 million?[править]
John Morosi, a panelist and columnist for Major League Baseball (MLB) Network, is one of the representative major league reporters who actively travels the field. He is naturally trusted as a wide-footed major league source.
However, on the 7th (Korean time), Morosi suddenly quoted another source, John Heyman, on his social networking service (SNS), saying, "Detroit is very interested in KBO League star Lee Jung-hoo (and is a member of the recruiting committee). ) Surprised many by posting a tweet saying, “He is considered to be running as a frontrunner.” It is true that Lee Jeong-hoo is receiving great attention from major league clubs, but the name Detroit is somewhat unfamiliar.
If you look a little closer, you will see that this was fake news. It was a tweet posted by a fake account impersonating Moroshi. That's because it wasn't Moroshi's account. Right away, the spelling of the name was slightly different. Although quite a few fans were caught in this (?), the fake rumor did not spread further due to the active involvement of fans who noticed this. It was a happening.
Nevertheless, this happening reminds us of one fact. The fact is that Lee Jeong-hoo is receiving a lot of local attention, separate from the great interest of major league clubs. Local media outlets are rushing to report Lee Jeong-hoo's major league postings. Although it varies slightly by media, most media outlets place Lee Jung-hoo in the early 10th place in the 2023-2024 major league free agent market player rankings. That's a relatively generous assessment considering he hasn't played a single game in the major leagues.
Excluding Shohei Otani, who is a special case as he both throws and bats. On the fielder side, he is in third place after Cody Bellinger, who was selected as the biggest catch among all fielders and the biggest outfielder, and Matt Chapman, who was selected as the biggest hit in the infield. You can read the local expectations for Lee Jeong-hoo. The relatively poor outfielder market this year is also a positive factor. It is expected that there will be quite a few teams participating in Lee Jeong-hu's posting.
Lee Jeong-hoo is evaluated as having met the market conditions well. In this year's outfield free agent market, there are few players with both offense and defense. This means that there are not many players who can play center field and have batting production. Just one Bellinger. It was not Lee Jeong-hoo's intention to post at this time, but he was able to post due to favorable market conditions. Moreover, while all the outfielders in this year's free agent market are in their late 20s to early 30s, Lee Jeong-hoo is in his mid-20s. Age is a very important factor in the market.
Local media mainly rank Lee Jeong-hoo based on the evaluations of scouts who analyzed him. Scouts’ evaluations are also favorable. Currently, Lee Jeong-hoo, as analyzed by local media, is somewhat lacking in power and not very good at focusing, but he has high ability in precise contact and is an above-average defender even in the center field position. Some media reports that Lee Jeong-hoo's number of home runs has increased recently, and they believe there is a possibility of development in power as well.
Finding an outfielder like this is a market as difficult as finding a star in the sky. Therefore, the prevailing expectation is that many clubs will show interest in Lee Jung-hoo. If Bellinger signs a contract with a team around the Winter Meetings to be held in early December, the next player in line will be Lee Jung-hoo. Lee Jeong-hoo begins posting after mid-November and spends a month. It is highly likely that teams that will prioritize Lee Jung-hoo instead of the expensive Bellinger, as well as teams that were eliminated from the competition for Bellinger, will flock to Lee Jung-hoo as the next best option. Naturally, big market clubs begin to participate in the war, and if so, the price may also soar.
On the 9th, the official Major League Baseball website (MLB.com) pointed to San Francisco, which has recently been mentioned as the most likely destination for Lee Jeong-hoo. San Francisco is the club that has put the most effort into scouting Lee Jeong-hoo. In the middle of the season, high-ranking club officials visited Korea and drew a final conclusion about Lee Jeong-hoo. Even after Lee Jeong-hoo was out due to an ankle injury, interest continued. It is considered unusual for general manager Pete Putilla to personally visit Gocheok Sky Dome at the end of the regular season.
Farhan Zaidi, president of San Francisco's baseball division, also does not deny interest in Lee Jeong-hoo. He admitted, “He put a lot of effort into Lee Jeong-hoo.” San Francisco is the first time that a club president has directly mentioned Lee Jeong-hoo. Given that San Francisco's outfield situation is urgent and this year is the time to spend money, it is natural at this point to predict a high possibility of Lee Jeong-hoo going to San Francisco.
In addition to San Francisco, MLB.com diagnosed a total of 13 teams as suitable for Lee Jung-hoo, including Seattle, San Diego, Boston, New York Yankees, Toronto, Chicago Cubs, Detroit, LA Angels, St. Louis, LA Dodgers, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. These are teams that need reinforcement in the outfield, even if they don't necessarily have a center fielder. There are quite a few teams that could spend a large amount of money on Lee Jung-hoo if they don't catch Bellinger. Detroit, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh are the teams that are financially poor.
Lee Jung-hoo's agency, 'Devil's Agent' Scott Boras, also met with reporters during a meeting of major league general managers on the 9th and said, "Almost half of the teams in the league have already contacted us (about Lee Jung-hoo)," and "Lee Jung-hoo has the defensive ability to be at a premium as a center fielder." “He is equipped and has power. I think Lee Jung-hoo will bring K-pop to the major leagues,” he said confidently. It was also a way of saying that it was not possible to do it with any amount of money.
Boras also directly mentioned Masataka Yoshida, who signed a five-year, $90 million contract with Boston ahead of this season. Yoshida was one of the best hitters in Japanese professional baseball. The batting average itself wasn't that bad in the major leagues this year. Boras believes that Lee Jung-hoo has the same hitting talent as Yoshida. However, Lee Jeong-hoo has better defense than Yoshida, and he is entering the major league at a three-year younger age. There is compelling speculation that Boras may be considering a contract worth more than $90 million, or $100 million.
'5 years - 110M prospect' Hader surpasses Diaz and has the best relief of all time?[править]
Will Josh Hader (29), the biggest relief pitcher on the free agent (FA) market, break Edwin Diaz's (29) record?
Hader is evaluated as a top 8-9 player in this free agent market. He is by far the best among relievers, and his expected contract terms are 5 years - $110 million.
This is a condition that surpasses that of Diaz, who opened the era of $100 million relief pitchers by signing a contract with the New York Mets last year. Diaz signed a five-year, $102 million contract.
There are plenty of possibilities. This is because it is not easy to find a relief pitcher who throws as well as Hader. Also, Hader pitched amazingly ahead of free agency.
Hader pitched 56 1/3 innings in 61 games for the San Diego Padres this season, recording 2 wins, 3 losses, 33 saves, and an ERA of 1.28. 85 strikeouts.
This is a repeat of his career-high season in 2021. Accordingly, it is difficult for Hader to find memories of his poor performance in the 2022 season.
Additionally, it is known that the 2022 season's slump is due to mental pain rather than a problem with the pitching itself. Therefore, the poor performance of the 2022 season is not expected to be an obstacle to signing a contract.
The most likely destination is the Texas Rangers. Texas, which won the World Series this year, is likely to reinforce its starting and relief staff at the same time.
Hader, who entered the free agent market as the best closing pitcher in the major leagues, will soon turn down San Diego's qualifying offer and aim for a full-fledged hit.
In 62 years, there has been only one ‘no medal’... Women's volleyball in crisis, must overcome the Great Wall of China to survive[править]
thorny. Will the women's volleyball team be able to overcome the humiliating crisis of 'no medal', which it has experienced only once in the past 15 tournaments in 1962?
The women's volleyball team (ranked 40th in the world), led by coach Cesar Gonzalez, will play its first match of the quarterfinals against China (ranked 6th) at the Changqian Campus gymnasium of Hangzhou Normal University, China, on the 4th.
In the quarterfinal round, Korea starts with one loss from the start. According to the competition regulations, one loss (one win) in the group stage continued until the quarterfinals.
It was painful to lose 2-3 in the first match of the group stage, against Vietnam (39th). In the first game, Korea took a 2-0 lead against Vietnam, which was considered to be one step below them, but suffered a shocking comeback loss. Korea, which had already lost 2-3 to Vietnam in the group stage of the Asian Championships last August, bowed its head in the same scenario at the Asian Games. Korea, whose world ranking was overtaken by Vietnam due to all losses in the 2024 Paris Olympics preliminaries, had to endure a painful loss as they realized the gap in skill even in the head-to-head match.
Korea made a comeback with a 3-0 shutout win against Nepal in the second game. But even this wasn't good. As if the shock of the Vietnam War had not subsided, Korea even gave up the lead in the first set with a series of mistakes. Nepal is one of the weakest teams that is not even included in the world rankings. Korea struggled against Nepal and continued to be in a miserable mood.
South Korea will meet China and North Korea, the first and second place winners in Group A, in the quarterfinals. Vietnam, the group's opponent, is also in the same group, but they do not face each other, and the one loss suffered by Vietnam in the group stage continues until the quarterfinals. In the end, Korea will have to face China and North Korea with one loss, and even if they win all of their games, they will have to watch the results of China and Vietnam, who start the quarterfinals with one win.
To make matters worse, the first opponent is China, the home team and one of the strongest teams in Asia. China's world ranking is 6th, and they are a strong team that swept 8 gold medals in the Asian Games alone. In the last 10 competitions, gold medals were shared between Korea and China, but China took 8 of them. Korea lost 1-3 to China in a Volleyball Nations League (VNL) match held at home last July, and lost 1-3 in the same tournament in 2022. This is not an easy opponent.
If they lose against China in the first game of the quarterfinals, Korea will have two losses and their chances of winning a medal will be even slimmer.
Korea has been consistently winning medals since the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games, when volleyball was adopted as an official sport. They have reigned as a powerhouse on the Asian stage, with only one competition (2006 Doha Games) in which they failed to win a medal out of 15 competitions. But recent trends are grim. Attention is being paid to whether women's volleyball, which is in crisis, can successfully turn around its performance against China in the quarterfinals.
Will I receive MVP at the KBO Awards Ceremony on the 27th?[править]
NC's best pitcher of the 2023 season, Eric Peddy, returns to Korea to participate in the awards ceremony. Even though he achieved the Triple Crown with 20 wins, 209 strikeouts, and an ERA of 2.00, Peddie, who was burdened by his lack of physical condition in the postseason, meets Korean fans again.
NC team officials announced on the afternoon of the 23rd that Peddie will visit Korea to participate in the '2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO Awards Ceremony' to be held on the 27th. Peddie won three crowns by ranking first in both his personal title award records, strikeouts (209), most wins (20), and earned run average (2.00). In addition, he was selected as the winner of the pitcher category in the 'KBO Defense Award', which was first established this year.
There are already 4 trophies, but the biggest prize remains. Peddie, along with Noh Si-hwan (Hanwha), is considered a strong MVP candidate this season. It is not unreasonable for Pedi to have high expectations.
Until now, many foreign players have won individual titles or been selected as MVP, but it has been rare for them to return to Korea for the awards ceremony. It is common for the coaching staff to accept the award on behalf of the award or to express their thoughts about the award through a video interview. However, Peddie, who returned to the United States on the 8th, decided to attend the awards ceremony in person.
Peddie pitched 180⅓ innings in 30 regular season games, recording 20 wins, 6 losses, 209 strikeouts, and an ERA of 2.00. However, in the game against the KIA Tigers on the 16th of last month, which was his last appearance in the regular season, he was hit by a ball on his right arm after two outs in the sixth inning, which disrupted his postseason appearance schedule. Peddie tried to return to Peddie, but he remained anxious about his physical condition, and NC could not force him to pitch.
Even if it were not for the injury, it was difficult to pitch in the wild card game held on the 19th due to the schedule. He missed all three semi-playoff games where his return was expected. He returned to the first game of the playoffs against KT on the 30th and won with a good pitch in 6 innings, striking out 12 and allowing 1 run, but this game became Peddie's last appearance this season. Peddie, who was already suffering from shoulder fatigue that had accumulated since the regular season, was unable to start the 5th game of the playoffs, and his relief appearance was canceled. As Peddie postponed his appearance in the postseason over and over again, the 'sabotage controversy' arose.
However, Peddie left the stadium in tears after Game 5 of the playoffs ended. He was more disappointed than anyone else about not being able to return to action. Instead, they decided to express their respect for Korean baseball by participating in the KBO awards ceremony.
Lee Kang-cheol is 100% satisfied even with empty hands for left-handed pitcher, “as planned”[править]
In this second draft, KT Wiz targeted a left-handed bullpen pitcher. During the Korean Series, against the LG Twins, who had many left-handed hitters, right-handed pitchers alone seemed to have their limitations.
However, KT did not select a left-handed pitcher in the second draft held on the 22nd. In the first round, they selected Woo Gyu-min, a 38-year-old veteran sidearm pitcher from the Samsung Lions, and in the second round, they selected Lee Tae-gyu, a right-handed traditional pitcher from the KIA Tigers. And in the third round, infielder Kim Cheol-ho, who was a foster player for NC Dinos, was selected.
KT coach Lee Kang-cheol said with a satisfied smile, “We selected the same players we decided to select in each round,” and added, “It’s a very satisfying result.” What happened?
When the roster first came out, there was a left-handed pitcher worth bringing in. However, after the FA approval announcement was made and the list was re-selected, most of those left-handed pitchers were included as protected players.
In the end, KT changed direction. In the first round, it was decided to select a veteran pitcher who would take center stage in the bullpen in place of free agent Kim Jae-yoon, who left for Samsung with a huge contract worth 5.8 billion won. That was Woo Gyu-min. Manager Lee Kang-cheol said, "With Kim Jae-yoon leaving, we needed an experienced pitcher to take center stage. Isn't (Woo) Gyu-min close with (Park)? Even now, if you manage him, he can play full time and block for about an inning." “He is a pitcher,” he said, showing his trust in Woo Gyu-min.
In the second round, Lee Tae-gyu was coach Lee Kang-cheol's choice. Tae-gyu Lee is a right-handed pitcher who graduated from Jangan High School and joined KIA in the second and third rounds in 2019. Manager Lee said, "He was a pitcher who also visited Geelong Korea last year, and when I watched the video, his arm throwing looked good. He threw a fastball and a curveball, but his RBI was high, so I thought throwing a splitter would be effective," and "I also served in the military. I want to develop him as a starter." “He’s a pitcher,” he explained.
Kim Cheol-ho, who was selected third, was recommended by the 2nd team scout. Kim Cheol-ho is an infielder who graduated from Yulgok High School and joined NC in the second and third rounds in 2018. Coach Lee said, "He said he had undergone surgery on his cruciate ligament. So he was a developing player, but I saw him playing in the second team at the end of the season. The scout said he had a lot of ability. He also served in the military, so if he develops from now on, he will be able to grow into an infielder. “I brought it because I thought it was the same,” he said.
The left-handed bullpen, which was supposed to be brought in from outside, will ultimately have to be resolved internally. There are left-handed pitchers such as Park Se-jin, Jeon Yong-joo, Jo Hyun-woo, and this year's rookie Kim Geon-woong. Depending on which of these players takes their place, it will likely determine whether KT's bullpen can become even richer.
Failed to be promoted to the big league in 2023, and may even play in an independent league[править]
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo’s persistence in returning to the big leagues is remarkable.
Tsutsugo received ‘love calls’ from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) clubs this year, but he rejected them and aimed to return to the big league.
He signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, but when he was not promoted, he played for Statin Island in the independent American league.
He subsequently signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and played in Double-A and Triple-A.
Tsutsugo appeared in 68 minor league games, recording a batting average of .260, 10 home runs, and an OPS of .858, but was never called up to the big league.
However, it is known that Tsutsugo will not return to Japan and will try to enter the big league again.
Andrew Bagari of The Athletic reported on the 9th (Korean time) that San Francisco President Zaidi announced that he is negotiating a contract renewal with Tsutsugo.
According to Bagari, at the GM meeting held in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, President Zaidi said that Tsutsugo was in the process of signing a contract to be invited to spring camp.
Bagari added that Zaidi is satisfied with Tsutsugo's minor league performance.
Tsutsugo's representative, Joel Wolff, reportedly declared on the 8th, "I will not return to NPB. I will play in the United States. That is certain."
He said, "There were many opportunities to return to Japan and play for several clubs in NPB. But he decided to stay in the United States."
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Atlanta operations coach Ron Washington, who is familiar to Korean baseball fans, was appointed as the new manager of the LA Angels.
On the 9th (Korean time), Major League.com reported, "The Angels appointed manager Ron Washington as the new head coach last Wednesday (the 8th)." As a result, Coach Washington returned to the American League West Division 10 years after stepping down as head coach of the Texas Rangers.
The new Washington coach also has a relationship with general manager Perry Minassian. The two worked together for three years (2017-20) as assistant general manager and third base coach during their time in Atlanta.
Initially, the Angels considered a mix of veteran managers such as Buck Showalter, as well as novice managers such as Benji Gill, Torrey Hunter, Ray Montgomery and franchise star Darren Ulstead, but ultimately chose Washington, a manager with experience managing in the American West. .
Director Washington's name also appeared in the movie 'Moneyball'. In the scene where Scott Hattiburg is being signed, there is a scene where Washington, who was serving as the Oakland coach at the time, responds with an embarrassed expression when Billy Beane (played by Brad Pitt) tells him to practice first base defense. .
Coach Washington led Texas to two World Series appearances and recorded 90 or more wins in four consecutive seasons from 2010 to 2013. He has appeared in 1,275 games as a coach and has a record of 664 wins and 611 losses. In 2014, he and Choo Shin-soo (SSG) ate together in Texas, so he is quite familiar to domestic fans.
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Gonzaga University wins 5 times in a row[править]
Yeo Jun-seok (Gonzaga University) made his first start since his debut on the National Collegiate Sports Association (NCAA) men's basketball stage and scored double-digit scores.
Gonzaga University defeated Arkansas Pine Bluff University 111-71 in the 2023-2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Division 1 regular season home game held at the McCartney Athletic Center in Washington, USA on the 6th (Korean time). With the victory, Gonzaga University won its fifth straight game.
On this day, Jun-seok Yeo had the best day since his NCAA debut. Jun-Seok Yeo, making his first start, played about 16 minutes and recorded 10 points and 4 rebounds, his first double-digit scoring performance.
Yeo Jun-seok attempted two 3-point shots in 16 minutes and missed them all, but made four of five field goals and also recorded an offensive rebound.
Meanwhile, Gonzaga University, which has won 2 consecutive wins at the Las Vegas Invitational and 5 consecutive wins including the Maui Invitational that ended last month, will face the University of Washington on the 10th.
“It’s already December” Kim Hanna cheerleader’s current status[править]
Popular cheerleader Kim Hanna shared her current status.
Cheerleader Kim Hanna recently posted two photos on her social networking service (SNS) with the message, "I'm not the only one who can't believe it's December and 23 years have already ended."
In the released photo, cheerleader Hanna Kim is wearing a professional basketball Goyang Sono Sky Gunners cheerleading uniform and looking directly at the camera. Cheerleader Kim Hanna's body stands out and is catching the attention of male fans.
Meanwhile, cheerleader Hanna Kim was active as a cheerleader for the KIA Tigers in professional baseball last summer, and is currently active in Goyang Sono in men's basketball and Hana One Q in Bucheon in women's professional basketball.
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Japanese soccer legend's 32-year career ends... Pan Persido's message[править]
Shinji Ono (44, Japan) ended his 32-year career as a player since joining the middle school soccer team.
His team, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, held a retirement ceremony for Shinji Ono through the final home game of the 2023 Japanese Professional Football J1 League against the Urawa Reds on December 3.
On the electronic display board of the home stadium of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, a video sent by Robin van Persie (40, Netherlands), who was the English Premier League (EPL) top scorer for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013, was played, attracting attention.
Shinji Ono played 2,999 minutes in 58 games, including cup competitions, for Feyenoord (Netherlands) with Robin van Persie from 2002 to 2004. In the accompanying appearance, Ohno scored 6 points and provided 11 assists, and Van Persie scored 16 points and provided 6 assists.
At the time, the Netherlands was ranked 7th or 8th in the UEFA league rankings. Feyenoord was a strong team that ranked 22nd to 26th in the European club rankings, winning the 2001-02 UEFA Cup with Robin van Persie and Shinji Ono.
Robin van Persie said, “First of all, congratulations on an amazing and wonderful career that has lasted until the age of 44. He really suffered a lot. When I still think of Feyenoord's Shinji Ono, I always smile and laugh. “His amazing skills were amazing, and he was my role model as a technician,” he said, expressing his respect.
Shinji Ono reached the peak of his career as a player, ranking 3rd in assists per 90 minutes, 7th in effective shooting percentage, and 7th in assists in the Dutch Eredivisie (1st division) in the 2003-04 season, the last year he worked with Robin Van Persie. .
Robin van Persie said: “I consider it an honor to be able to play football in the same stadium. Everyone, Shinji Ono is a great player and a great guy. I think many people around the world would agree with my thoughts. He blessed me with a second life, saying, “I hope I can enjoy life with my family from now on.”
Shinji Ono was a top prospect who won the 1998 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Young Player Award, Youth Championship MVP, J-League Rookie of the Year, and Best 11 honors.
He also shined in the 1999 FIFA Youth Championship Best XI, the 2002 Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year Award, and the J-League 30th Anniversary All-Star.
Ronaldo, who has forgotten his age, is now the first field player to reach the '1,200 game appearance mark'[править]
I think all I can say is that it is truly amazing. Even though he is at an age where it would be no surprise that he retired, he actually set an incredible record. It is a great record that is not appropriate to dismiss and disparage as simply a monument built by taking advantage of the passage of time. I think the only thing that can be said about his 'passion for soccer' is Cristiano Ronaldo (38, Al-Nasr), who hates being left behind by anyone.
Ronaldo has entered yet another new area. He reached the incredible milestone of playing in 1,200 games. Of course, this is a first in soccer history. Even though he has the limited condition of being a field player.
At our age, Ronaldo is approaching the age of 40. He was only 39 years old and still had less than two months left to live. He is old enough to be considered a grandfather for a soccer player. At that age, he was the first to open a territory that no one except the gatekeeper had ever stepped on. Regardless of whether one likes or dislikes him, it seems inevitable that he should be applauded.
It is a record that has been gradually accumulated over 21 years. He played nearly 60 games every year. This part shows how well he managed his health. It is clearly evident that he played the entire season without any injuries of any kind.
Jeonbuk dynasty on the downhill slope[править]
For the past few years, the K-League landscape has been a two-way battle between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Ulsan Hyundai. However, while Jeonbuk showed extreme sluggishness this season and fell, Ulsan established a dominant system and easily rose to the top.
Ulsan, who won the K-League title again following last year, achieved two consecutive wins for the first time in the club's history. ‘Jeonbuk wins anyway’ seems to be slowly becoming a thing of the past.
Coach Hong Myung-bo leads Ulsan to victory for the second consecutive year.
Ulsan made bold and aggressive investments and emerged as a rival to Jeonbuk's stronghold. Since 2019, they have reached a position where they can compete with Jeonbuk for the championship, but the problem was a lack of backbone. They gave Jeonbuk a come-from-behind win for the third year in a row.
However, Ulsan, which succeeded in planting winning DNA by regaining K-League hegemony for the first time in 16 years in the 2022 season, maintained its position as the king this season as well.
The key to the revival of the famous family is the presence of director Hong Myung-bo. Hong Myung-bo, who served as the managing director of the Korea Football Association for three years from 2017 after playing for the Korean U-20 and U-23 national teams and the A national team and serving as a coach in Hangzhou, China, returned to the field in 2021.
He overcame the disappointment of second place in his first year in Ulsan and proved his leadership by leading the team to win the K League for two consecutive years. Continuing from last year, this year's K-League Manager Award went to coach Hong Myung-bo.
From the beginning of the season, Ulsan did not give up the lead. Coupled with Jeonbuk's poor performance, Ulsan's first place was solidified. The middle part of the season was a bit of a struggle. Key midfielder Park Yong-woo's transfer to Al Ain exposed the problem of a lack of weight in the midfield, but the team overcame the crisis well. The points accumulated in the first half of the season showed their strength.
He has completely broken away from being held back by Jeonbuk at every important moment. Last season, they had a clear advantage over Jeonbuk with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, and 3 wins and 1 loss.
In the end, Ulsan was humbled again this year. He held his fourth star in his heart, following 1996, 2005, and 2022. Coach Hong Myung-bo became the 6th coach in history to lead the team to two consecutive wins in the K-League.
▲ Coach Hong Myung-bo Coach Hong Myung-bo led Ulsan to their second consecutive K-League loss.
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‘20th Anniversary’ Incheon’s season is not over yet.[править]
‘20th Anniversary’ Incheon United’s season is not over yet. Incheon's Kim Do-hyuk and Gerso, ahead of the final game of the season, said emphatically, "I want to bring both results and content." The stage is the final group match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL), which will be held on the 13th.
Founded in 2003, Incheon celebrated its 20th anniversary and expected the best season. The goals set by Incheon coach Seong-Hwan Cho were to win the FA Cup, place third in the league, and advance to the ACL finals.
As a result, Incheon finished in the semifinals of the FA Cup and ranked 5th in the league, falling slightly below the target. In the league, the early season's slump was painful, and in the FA Cup, they swallowed their disappointment by bowing to Jeonbuk Hyundai.
But there was no room for disappointment. The players were still looking to the ‘next game’ for the best finish. Kim Do-hyuk and Gerso, who faced reporters at the K-League Grand Prize Awards Ceremony on the 4th, raised their voices and said, “There is still one game left.”
Incheon will play its last game of the season in the 6th game of Group G of the 2023-24 ACL group stage against Kaya FC (Philippines) at the Richal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines on the 13th. In the ACL, the teams that advance to the round of 16 are the first-place team from five groups and the three best-performing teams among the second-place teams. Incheon, ranked 2nd, has the same record as Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan), ranked 3rd, with 9 points, but gained two wins against their opponent and gained an advantage. Since Incheon's final opponent is Kaya, who has lost all 5 games, the possibility of advancing to the round of 16 is further raised.
The variable is that Yokohama defeats first place Shandong Taishan (China) and Incheon also defeats Kaya, resulting in a three-way tie between the three teams. The three teams will face off tightly with 12 points and 2 wins and 2 losses among the three teams. In this case, the ranking is determined by considering the head-to-head goal difference and number of goals scored between the three teams.
Kim Do-hyuk, who attended the grand prize ceremony for the first time in his career, said, “I never thought a day like this would come while playing in Incheon for a long time. I had no idea the team would get this good. “I was always worried about relegation, and I only had the thought, ‘I will save the team.’” Looking back, “It was a very meaningful season this year. I can't forget the cheers of Incheon fans. I feel like I have a bigger dream and goal. Even though my vacation was shortened, I became more greedy to achieve better results. “I want to achieve next year what I missed this year,” he pledged.
Gerso also said, “I think we overcame the difficulties and had a good season because we all came together as a team,” adding, “We still have the possibility of advancing to the ACL round of 16.” We must do our best to achieve our goals. “We have good players, and I think we can achieve higher goals,” he emphasized.
Meanwhile, on this day, Gerso was recognized for his performance this season by being named in the Best 11 Left Midfielder category. Kim Do-hyuk predicted Gerso's chances of winning before the awards ceremony and cheered, saying, "I will definitely win," and his wish came true. After finishing the award ceremony with laughter, the two players will look forward to seeing Yoo Jong in the away game in the Philippines on the 13th.
“This is a season where I gained something more valuable than being selected to the national team.”[править]
Daejeon Hana Citizen goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun was a player who received a lot of attention this season in many ways. Through fantastic saves in almost every game, Daejeon Hana made a decisive contribution to securing their stay in the first year after returning to K-League 1. He made a whopping 133 saves in one season, which is the highest number of saves in K League history. Daejeonhana fans applauded Lee Chang-geun's play, where he defended the goal with surprising alacrity by making follow-up moves even in scenes where he thought his body's center of gravity had completely collapsed.
On the other hand, there are records that leave something to be desired. Despite this good play, he was also recorded as the goalkeeper who gave up the most goals in the 2023 season. This is also why the 2023 season will likely remain a bittersweet memory for Lee Chang-geun. However, Lee Chang-geun gave meaning to the great achievements he achieved, but also showed his will to develop further by using the areas he was lacking as fertilizer for development. Lee Chang-geun met the <Best Eleven> at the K League 1 Awards ceremony on the 4th and again expressed his determination to grow without being satisfied, and made a promise for next year.
It has been an eventful season for Daejeon Hana and goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun. How do you feel about it?
“A lot happened this year. It was a season where I played in the most games, gave up the most goals, but also made the most saves. Thanks to that, I think it was a very short year for me. I think I had a very meaningful season, and I had a really hard time. “I want to tell you that I did it.”
Q. What is your most memorable game?
"Honestly, I'm the type of person who thinks about a good game and then forgets about it. However, I remember the most recent game when we played away to Jeju United. Our team was falling behind a bit, but I made a save to hold on and my teammates scored two goals. We won 2-0 without conceding a goal. This game is also meaningful to me personally. When I left Jeju United, I promised myself that I would come back to K-League 1 with Daejeon Hana and play a good game in Jeju, and I kept that promise. ."
Q. During the season, Andreas Köpke, the GK coach of the Korean national soccer team, came to personally inspect your performance. At one time, the possibility of joining the national team was also raised. However, the run rate has increased slightly since then. I feel a bit regretful about that time, but
"If I go back to that time, I don't want to show that kind of performance. The same goes for conceding goals. First of all, I didn't manage my condition well in a situation where I was showing good performance. Of course, I was also unlucky, but my skills weren't there. I have a lot of regrets. Still, I thought the team was more important than my success. So I don't think it's too important. I just worked hard and was able to record the most saves and attend the K-League Awards. It's more meaningful than the national team. “I think I got it.”
Q. The two records, the most saves and the most goals conceded, are in sharp contrast
. “It is difficult to say that I did well, and it is also difficult to say that I did not do well. Because of these aspects, I think we need to improve really well as we prepare for next year.” No, I need to hear that I’m doing better than last year.”
“One thing we must not forget is that just because we showed this kind of performance this year, we cannot honestly guarantee that we will perform next year as well. If he is a truly good player, he must maintain his current form and show even better performance. I think that is the biggest task for me as a professional soccer player. "I'm just going to prepare for next year with the mindset that I have to do really well. I think I'll have to change my entire mindset from now on."
Q. Last question. Daejeon Hana aspires to advance to the AFC Champions League. Are you ready to take on the challenge again?
“Our Daejeon Hana players are a little younger. If they experience the AFC Champions League, they will have a sense of purpose that will allow us to aim higher. This is something you can only know by feeling it.” ) Senior players, including Sejong, will work harder because they want to show this stage to the younger players. So, I hope to become a member of the national team and go overseas like (Bae) Jun-ho.”
“I promise to be better next year.”[править]
Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Gabriel (Brazil), the ‘top contributor’ who led Gangwon FC’s survival by scoring multiple goals, smiled with joy. He smiled brightly and said, “I’m so happy that I led the team to victory and retention,” and even promised the fans, “I will show a better performance next year.”
Gabriel came on as a substitute in the 22nd minute of the first half in the second leg of the Hana One Q K-League 2023 Promotion Playoff (PO) home game against Gimpo FC held at Gangneung Stadium on the 9th and led the team to victory by scoring multiple goals. He was the ‘top contributor’ who led Gangwon to remain.
In the 5th minute of the second half, when the score was still tightly tied at 0-0, Gabriel made an aggressive breakthrough from the left side, struck right in front of the penalty arc circle, and hit a powerful right-footed mid-range shot. The ball left his foot and was sucked into the corner of the goal.
Gangwon allowed the score to be tied after just 8 minutes, bringing the 1-1 balance back to normal, but in the 26th minute of the second half, Gabriel induced Luis (Colombia) to be sent off and then came out to solve the problem by scoring again in the 30th minute of the second half. . As he was rushing in front of the goal, he pushed a cross from the right side into the goal line, sending it crashing into the net. In the end, Gabriel's comeback goal became the winning goal, and Gangwon confirmed its stay in the first division. Gabriel said, “I am quite satisfied with the content of the game. “In a way, I achieved my ultimate goal of staying,” he said. “I am very happy that I scored two goals today and led the team to victory. The first scoring situation was the usual style, so it ended well. “It was difficult to score the second goal, but with God’s help, I was able to score,” he said about the victory.
In fact, Gabriel played as a substitute in the first game away to Gimpo, but struggled against Gimpo's dense defense. During the 35 minutes until extra time, he failed to create any chance. “For the first game, I had a hard time adjusting to the size of the Gimpo home stadium and the condition of the grass,” he said. “I went into the home game with confidence because it was a stadium I had been training in and used. “I was confident we would win,” he said.
Gangwon coach Yoon Jeong-hwan said after the game, “I exchanged looks without words and praised his performance. “Gabriel responded brightly,” he said. “It seems like his potential has exploded.” He gave a thumbs up, saying, “I scored multiple goals today, and I’m grateful that I repaid the result.” Regarding this, Gabriel said, “Of course I felt the gaze. Since he doesn't communicate well, we have been communicating by exchanging glances since training. “I can tell what the director is saying just by looking into his eyes,” he said with a smile.
Lastly, Gabriel said, “It was my first time playing overseas, so I had trouble adjusting in the beginning after joining. “I will adapt perfectly next year and show a better side,” he said, promising to play an active role as Gangwon’s problem solver next season as well. He added, “I am always grateful to the fans who supported me. It's good to make the fans happy by confirming my stay. “Now I want to tell you to rest in peace,” he said.
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