Free Agents Market (Pitchers)

This year there were lots of big stars who came out on the FA market. Today I'm going to introduce who transfered to where and how it's going to affect next penant race.

1. Jung Dae-Hyun (SK Wyverns => Lotte Giants)

 Jung Dae-Hyun was the most hot issue in this years FA market. It wasn;t just because he is a great pitcher, but he was keep saying that he want to try the major league. However he coudn't contract with the major league baseball team, and he transfered to Lotte Giants. Lotte is known for the best team in hitting. Hiring Jung would make team much stronger, and Lotte became one of the best team in the league despite the absence of Lee Dae-Ho.

2. Lee Seung-Ho ( SK Wyverns => Lotte Giants)

 For the same reason as Jung Dae-Hyun, Lotte's pitching ability will be much stronger. Lee Seung-Ho and Jung Dae-Hyun was always the best bullpens in SK Wyverns and they are now both Giants men. Pitchers were always the problem for Lotte, since they didn't have strong bullpens ever. Jung and Lee could be the answer, and last one puzzle for Lotte Giants, who never won in the Korean Series for almost 15 years.

3. Song Shin-Young ( LG Twins => Hanwha Eagles)

 Song was a player whom LG really wanted and they finally made him wear their uniforms by trading with Nexen Heroes this season. However, Song is now playing for Eagles. This is very fatal to LG Twins because they don't have any closer now. Song was the closer for LG Right after his transfer but now LG has no one to replace him. Whereas Hanwha, LG's rival this season, got even more stronger although they already have Batista, a certain closer for sure. With Lotte, Hanwha also became stronger throughout this stove league.

4. Lim Kyung-Wan (Lotte Giants => SK Wyverns)

 SK Wyverns hired Lim as their new bullpen, but still that is to big lost for Wyverns. They lost two players who are said to be one of the most great relief pitchers in the league. Also, Lim is quite too old and should be doubted if he will do good next season.


 From this point of view, which I mean the pitcher part, Lotte made the best effort, whereas SK made huge mistakes.  Hanwha also saw a lot of advantages, since Park Chan-Ho is also coming back from Japan. I really doubt if SK could continue team's recent stats despite the lost of two important bullpens.!!

Next post will also be the FA market analysis, focusing on the hitters' transfer.!!!!