There is a possibility that Kim Ha-sung (29), who has qualified as a free agent in the Major League, will return to his original team, the San Diego Padres.
The San Diego Union-Tribune said on the 2nd (Korea time) that "Kim Ha-sung is more likely to return to San Diego than before as the San Francisco Giants signed Willy Adames last month."먹튀검증
Adames is the biggest free agent among infielders during this offseason. He signed a seven-year, 182 million-dollar contract with San Francisco last month.
San Francisco, one of Kim Ha-sung's new destination candidates, has disappeared, raising the possibility of staying in San Diego.
In particular, it is noteworthy that Kim Ha-sung is still an infielder who can play an important role from San Diego's point of view.
The media said, "Kim Ha-sung is a better shortstop than Xander Bogaerts and is superior as a second baseman," adding, "It costs less, and he is three years younger."
In addition, he said that Kim Ha-sung could be an advantage in terms of the club's profits.
"San Diego, a West Coast team, is in a suitable position in terms of logistics for Korean fans and companies," the media said. "San Diego's baseball operations chief Eric Groopner once said, "San Diego's games have created business opportunities in Korea, where they are broadcast nationwide."
Kim Ha-sung is still being mentioned as a candidate for recruitment of the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves. However, San Diego, which spent four years in the team, also seems to be a candidate.
However, Kim Ha-sung's physical condition can be a variable in the contract.
"Kim Ha-sung is a FA with outstanding defensive skills, but he suffered a right shoulder injury in August last year and only underwent surgery in October," the media said. "As a result, it is unclear whether he will be able to play before mid-April."