Kim Hye-sung's LAD, "ML 341 Home Run," and even the third baseman of the 93.3 billion All-Star were recruited, but "the Dodgers had a chance."
Kim Hye-sung's LAD, "ML 341 Home Run," and even the third baseman of the 93.3 billion All-Star were recruited, but "the Dodgers had a chance."
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Is the Los Angeles Dodgers really trying to build a global defense team? Following the recruitment of Blake Snell (33), Rocky Sasaki (24), and Kim Hye-sung (26), the Los Angeles Dodgers is reportedly seeking to recruit third baseman Nolan Arenado (34).
The U.S. media Dodgers Nation said on the 8th (Korea Standard Time) that "St. Louis has re-engaged the Dodgers in the Arena Do trade."
Since his big league debut with the Colorado Rockies in 2013, Arenado has played in 1,680 games for 12 years including the St. Louis Cardinals with a batting average of 0.285 and 341 homers and 1,132 RBIs with a 0.857 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS). He has been selected as five silver sluggers and eight All-Stars in three 40 home run seasons. What has catapulted him to the all-time high rank was his third-base defense, which earned him the Gold Glove Award for the 10th consecutive year.
The Gold Glove award was suspended in 2022, but Arenado, which still has a complying defense, recently entered the trade market. At a time when St. Louis, which is not large in the market, had to rebuild, Arenado, who had a $64 million (about 93.3 billion won) contract left by 2027, was burdensome.
Until now, it had not been easy because Arenado had the right to veto trade deals with all teams. However, discussions took place in earnest as Arenado lifted the veto power only on six teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels after the end of the 2024 season. According to MLB.com , fans' interest in the Dodgers, Boston, and Yankees has grown even greater as the targets have been narrowed down and readjusted.
It is somewhat surprising that the Dodgers is included in the target. The Dodgers aggressively recruited Snell by leveraging the "Dephyr" clause this winter, including 182 million U.S. dollars for five years, 74 million dollars for five years with Tommy Edman, 17 million dollars for Michael Confoto, 22 million dollars for Michael Confoto, 22 million dollars for two years with Blake Treinen, 66 million dollars for Teoscar Hernandez, up to 22 million dollars for three years with Kim Hye-sung, 72 million dollars for up to three years with Kim, and 72 million dollars for four years with Tanner Scott. As a result, Dodgers has posted a total annual salary of 299.3 million dollars, easily exceeding the luxury tax standard of 241 million dollars.
In addition, since Clayton Kershaw, the franchise star of the team and still an FA, had to sign, it seemed impossible to recruit Arenado, who has three years and 64 million dollars left. However, things have changed as St. Louis has changed its attitude.
John Denton of MLB.com , another media outlet, said, "The Arenado trade depends on how much St. Louis will pay out of 64 million dollars. Negotiations collapsed in early January when St. Louis refused to pay 20 million dollars of Arenado's contract. However, after not making much progress with other teams throughout January, St. Louis began to discuss the possibility of a trade again by readjusting the terms with Boston, Yankees, and Dodgers."
In addition, Arenado had an advantage as he has long shown interest in Dodgers. "Defending champion Dodgers can still make blockbuster trades before the season begins," said 카지노사이트 Dodgers Nation, explaining the situation. "With less than a week left before the catcher and pitcher call-up date, Dodgers also has an opportunity," adding, "St. Louis is planning to pay more for Arenado's remaining salary. This is a great proposal for Dodgers to reject."