The transfer clock for ‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin is slowly ticking. Of course, there is no possibility of him staying with his current team, the Toronto Blue Jays. However, as Toronto is looking for a new starting pitcher, and other teams wanting Ryu Hyun-jin appear one after another, weight is focused on the transfer. The possibility of returning to the country is currently very low.
‘Super Agent’ Scott Boras has finally started to move. Boras, Ryu Hyun-jin’s agent, expressed his opinion on the players he manages at a meeting of major league general managers held at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA on the 9th (Korean time). When asked by reporters about Ryu Hyun-jin’s future, he first dismissed the possibility of returning to Korea, saying, “I will play in the Major League of American Professional Baseball next year.”
Boras claims that there are many major league teams that still want Ryu Hyun-jin as a revivalist pitcher this season. He emphasized, “Ryu Hyun-jin returned to the major league this season and pitched well. There are teams that want Ryu Hyun-jin.” He added, “There is a huge demand for Ryu Hyun-jin. He wants a competitive team where he can play as a starter.” 안전놀이터
I mentioned the most important part. It was implied that ‘a team that recognizes his value as a starting pitcher is the priority.’ In a situation where multi-year contracts are not realistically easy, a one-year contract is likely. In this atmosphere, if the amount is enough to build self-esteem, it is likely that there is a high possibility of choosing the next destination based on the team.
Local media predict Ryu Hyun-jin’s ransom to be $10 million (about KRW 13.2 billion) per year. Since major league clubs prefer experienced starting pitchers, $10 million is a sufficient amount to invest. Ryu Hyun-jin’s stability after coming out of the injury tunnel last season drew high praise. In addition, Ryu Hyun-jin’s popularity is increasing as Boras, a master of negotiation, provides support.
The season has just ended and the Stove League has begun. Among various predictions, it is believed that there are around 7 to 8 teams that want Ryu Hyun-jin. The possibility of remaining in Toronto also raised its head. Anyway, expectations for Ryu Hyun-jin, who was nominated for the Cy Young Award and ranked first in the league in ERA, are by no means low. Since he clearly showed signs of resurrection, this sketch was drawn.
The Korean Monster went on the operating table for the second time after entering the major leagues and had a long gap of about 1 year and 2 months. After overcoming difficult times and showing off his health, he qualified as a second free agent. As he approaches 40, his speed and command are not as good as they used to be, but he still has a unique legacy, so his market value is high. Teams seeking ‘low cost and high efficiency’ are targeting Ryu Hyun-jin.
