FA right-handed bullpen Kim Kang-ryul (36) recently announced a surprise transfer to LG Twins on the 13th. Kim Kang-ryul's trip to LG has been rumored since last week, and it turned out to be a reality. Multiple clubs rushed to Kim Kang-ryul, and it ended with a victory for LG, which guaranteed three years. With this, seven players remain in the 2024-2025 FA market.먹튀검증
▲2024-2025 KBO FA Contract Status
A-Choi Won-tae (7 billion won for 4 years of Samsung), Kim Won-joong (5.4 billion won for 4 years of Lotte), and Koo Seung-min (2.1 billion won for 2 years of Lotte)
B-Im Ki-young Jang Hyun-sik (LG four-year KRW 5.2 billion), Ryu Ji-hyuk and Heo Kyung-min (KT four-year KRW 4 billion), Um Sang-baek (Korean currency 7.8 billion won) Shim Woo-joon (Korean currency four-year KRW 5 billion) Noh Kyung-eun (2+1 year and 2.5 billion won) Ha Joo-seok and Lee Yong-chan
C-Seo Geon-chang Kim Heon-gon (Samsung 2 years and 600 million won), Kim Kang-ryul (LG 3+1 year and 1.4 billion won), Woo Kyu-min (KT 2 years and 700 million won), Choi Jeong (SSG 4 years and 11 billion won), Lim Jung-ho (3 years and 1.2 billion won), Kim Sung-wook and Moon Sung-hyun
Most of the seven FA players seem to have a single negotiation with their original clubs. Some may sign and trade, while others still seem to receive attention from other clubs. In any case, it is generally believed that the FA market is facing an inflection point through the contract of Kim Kang-ryul.
The 10 KBO teams concluded their schedules this year with the Golden Glove Awards on Wednesday. Reportedly, the team will have one or two closing ceremonies after Tuesday to start maintenance. Of course, even after the closing ceremony, important businesses such as FA and foreigners' contracts will be carried out normally.
Now, the FA can feel tight. The contract can be carried out at any time, but for the player, the psychological Maginot line is the starting point of the spring camp. It is possible to continue individual training, but there is no choice but to be a burden. Moreover, as the period of inactivity is adjusted, 10 clubs will start spring camp from January 22nd to 24th next year.
With the signing of Kim Kang-ryul, it seems that the clubs will have no choice but to take the lead in the FA market. After all, the seven players are not the players that the clubs desperately want. FA is also expected to accept the market trend to some extent.
Still, each of the seven players has its own strengths. Lim Ki-young is a side arm that can be selected and middle. As the ABS strike zone is slightly lowered, there is also a prospect that side arms will be active again next year. The arms and shoulders are also fresh.
Ryu Ji-hyuk has the advantage of being able to play all positions in the infield. He is also a player who knows how to hit the situation. Ha Joo-seok can also take charge of up to third base, and Lee Yong-chan is worth changing his position to a starting pitcher if he stays at NC. At this point, these B grades are a little narrower.
C-grade Seo is capable of moving between the first and second bases and has sophisticated hitting techniques. He brought his hitting point forward this year, which revived him. Kim has excellent defense capabilities and even a single shot. Moon Sung-hyun has been playing in and out of the bullpen for a long time.