Byung-ho Park

[marcosantinia12]

Anybody surprised he got such a cheap deal? 12/4 is nothing more than change by today's standards. Obviously at age 29, with no Major league experience Park wasn't going to get a huge Tanaka-like contract but even after the bidding quantity (12.85M), he seems like a bargain. I don't know what 105 HR, .324/.434/.700 in the past 2 years translates to but how can they even lose this deal at 3M per year?? 

[laagamer]

Obviously I guess ML teams don't have much faith in the legitimacy of the South Korean talent pool.

[totdprods]

Angels should definitely be looking into the third baseman that was posted. Hwang?

[DMVol]

I would look very closely at the Asian pro guys who are available....no draft pick compensation, posting fee doesn't count against the luxury tax (I don't think) and some can be had for a lot less than American FA's.....when Happ gets 36 million over 3 years, you aren't going to find many bargains in the American FA pool.....there is risk involved with no major league experience but it makes some sense to me...

[ukyah]

they low balled him in negotiations because he had been so vocal about wanting to be in mlb. they knew he would sign.

[marcosantinia12]

I would like to kick tires on both Madea and Hwang at this point. No idea how Hwang's defense is but its solid I would be thrilled to see his numbers translate from .290/.350/.521 to .260/.330/.420. We would essentially be getting Freese back at a big discount while younger and better defensively (hopefully). Maeda will command substantially more money but we would almost certainly receive a lot more value per dollar and risk then if we were to shop in the American market. 

[gotbeer]

I would like to kick tires on both Madea and Hwang at this point. No idea how Hwang's defense is but its solid I would be thrilled to see his numbers translate from .290/.350/.521 to .260/.330/.420. We would essentially be getting Freese back at a big discount while younger and better defensively (hopefully). Maeda will command substantially more money but we would almost certainly receive a lot more value per dollar and risk then if we were to shop in the American market. 

 

Don't forget about Ho (I believe that's his name).  The Korean closer that also played in Japan and did well.  He's a total free agent.  And would look good as part of the relief corps.  

[Second Base]

Park struck out too much to be taken seriously here it seems. But that Korean 3B that played in Japan that was just posted, he seems intriguing. The guys over at MWAH wrote an article in favor of pursuing him. I know nothing about him outside of a passing glance at BBREF.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Is matt long still w the team? If we sign Hwang, it would make for a good picture to see them standing next to each other in the dugout

[marcosantinia12]

Don't forget about Ho (I believe that's his name).  The Korean closer that also played in Japan and did well.  He's a total free agent.  And would look good as part of the relief corps.  

Thanks, I thought there was another name out there (it was 'Oh' by the way). Hadn't heard much about him but after looking him up his numbers look incredibly good.He is a past 30 though (33) but relievers tend to be effective for longer time plus that only means we get him for a lesser price. 

If we got Maeda we have the flexibility of flipping Wilson for a solid reliever and at the same time save some $. Getting a decent reliever for Wilson + 'Oh' would solidify the pen.  

[Second Base]

Is matt long still w the team? If we sign Hwang, it would make for a good picture to see them standing next to each other in the dugout

I believe Long is with a Dodgers affiliate now.

[ELEVEN]

I no like Oh.

When I see game I hear Oh shit!

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