I didn't do SSG, but Hanwha did
Hanwha Eagles succeeded in persuading Kim Kang-min (41). The 'picture' was neatly drawn.
Hanwha submitted a list of pending players including Kim Kang-min to the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on the 25th. This is the moment when the second club name was engraved in the career of Kim Kang-min, who has been a one-club man for 23 years.
Hanwha previously selected Kim Kang-min as the 22nd pick in the fourth round in the second draft on the 22nd. I knew what it meant to recruit him, the franchise star of SSG Landers. So, the players, the club, and the fans of both teams took the procedure carefully so as not to be uncomfortable.
Hanwha did not contact Kim Kang-min on the day of his nomination. It was to give the player time to think. And the next day, Hanwha General Manager Son Hyuk communicated over the phone. Kim Kang-min visited the Hanwha team's office on the 24th and conveyed his intention to extend his career to the team. General manager Son Hyuk showed respect for veteran Kim Kang-min at the meeting and eventually succeeded in persuading him.
Hanwha consistently emphasized Kim Kang-min's skill, or future value, in this recruitment. He said he still has a spot in the first division as a pinch hitter and a big fee, as well as a starting player. Kim Kang-min, who thought about extending his career, was the most he wanted to hear. Hanwha also delivered a handwritten letter to SSG fans written by Kim Kang-min. "SSG Legend" Kim Kang-min wore a Hanwha uniform without breaking his identity.
Unlike Hanwha, SSG could not paint a picture called "Beautiful Farewell." He could have been removed from the list of protected players, but that was the problem after that. It only worsened public opinion when it was said that he could play a retirement game and consider permanent absenteeism. 먹튀검증
Kim Kang-min played for SSG for 23 years. Even if you play for Hanwha for one to two years, it is not difficult for SSG clubs to protect the value of franchise stars. Unlike the KBO League, legendary players who moved to the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) often receive respect from their old teams. When the transfer announcement is made, the club is the first to issue a message saying, "Thank you."
It's the same when you meet the other team. Albert Pujols, who went to the Los Angeles Angels in pursuit of a bigger contract, returned to his old team, the St. Louis Cardinals, in the retirement season, and retired with enthusiastic affection from home fans. Ryu Hyun-jin, who played only four seasons excluding injuries in the Los Angeles Dodgers, also visited Dodger Stadium this season and was welcomed by his old team.
Hanwha, which has only four permanent numbers, knew how to respect legendary players. By minimizing noise, he recruited rival franchise stars. On the other hand, SSG failed to draw the last picture. One prospect may have been kept, but criticism against the team has grown. This is because he didn't even say a proper goodbye to Legend.
