Ha-Seong Kim ?

[UndertheHalo]

We need a short stop.  The numbers in the KBO are great.  Apparently the stat nerds think he’ll translate.  Also how about that Korean money for Arte ?  What do we think ? 
 

 

[Revad]

We just need a good glove at SS.  I think letting Simpson go is a mistake but I’m sure there’s more to the story there.  

[BTH]

It really comes down to what kind of contract he's going to command.

The Angels can't blow a ton of money on an unproven infielder when their pitching is a glaring need and they don't have unlimited funds/assets.

[Revad]

I bet there are 40 good young shortstops that would spit blood for a chance to do MLB.

[Taylor]

Craig-Seong Kim is another option.

[Docwaukee]

1 hour ago, Revad said:

We just need a good glove at SS.  I think letting Simpson go is a mistake but I’m sure there’s more to the story there.  

[ukyah]

we've already talked about this in another thread, but my opinion remains the same. i don't think the angels will even be in on him, other than some pundits listing our name in the possible suitors based purely on need. i think the angels offense can't handle the risk of any more empty spots in the lineup. i doubt they do any of the big money FA. i think they most likely move flether over and sign one of the good 2b that are out there for a very reasonable contract. they just need league average production.

[goldenGlove]

If he can translate as well as the stat nerds believe, that’s really an underrated benefit imo. In interviews he could ask the question to himself in Korean, answer in Korean, and then translate the answer in English. It would be wildly entertaining 

[Angel Oracle]

The supposed target price is $10 million per season.

I’d rather focus on signing either Wong or one of the Hernandezes.

[Revad]

3 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

The supposed target price is $10 million per season.

I’d rather focus on signing either Wong or one of the Hernandezes.

I agree Kim seems overpriced in this environment 

[Angels 1961]

Ceasar Hernandez get him for 6 to 7 mill 1 year deal. 

[eligrba]

7 hours ago, ukyah said:

we've already talked about this

I am assuming your hands are on your hips when I read this....

Edited November 29, 2020 by eligrba

[Tyler]

What’s so funny about him?

[Taylor]

29 minutes ago, Tyler said:

What’s so funny about him?

Wi Don No

[Chuck]

13 hours ago, UndertheHalo said:

We need a short stop.  The numbers in the KBO are great.  Apparently the stat nerds think he’ll translate.  Also how about that Korean money for Arte ?  What do we think ? 
 

 

 

[ukyah]

my understanding is that the kbo is essentially AA, maybe that's accurate and maybe not. i don't think the angels need that kind of risk from a starter right now.

[T.G.]

16 hours ago, kj_maestro said:

If he can translate as well as the stat nerds believe, that’s really an underrated benefit imo. In interviews he could ask the question to himself in Korean, answer in Korean, and then translate the answer in English. It would be wildly entertaining 

 

Edited November 30, 2020 by T.G.

[Erstad Grit]

13 hours ago, Revad said:

We just need a good glove at SS.  I think letting Simpson go is a mistake but I’m sure there’s more to the story there.  

[totdprods]

2 hours ago, ukyah said:

my understanding is that the kbo is essentially AA, maybe that's accurate and maybe not. i don't think the angels need that kind of risk from a starter right now.

Bingo. Don't think we have the money to take a risk at this time, not when we could sign someone who is more of a known quantity for something similar AAV. This just isn't the kind of move the Angels make. 

Perfect for a team like mid-level team like Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Toronto, Texas, etc.

[Lazorko Saves]

I would prefer this guy, so Gubie can mangle his name into Some-Bum Nah.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/kbo-slugger-sung-bum-na-posted-mlb.html

[Erstad Grit]

On 11/29/2020 at 6:51 PM, totdprods said:

Bingo. Don't think we have the money to take a risk at this time, not when we could sign someone who is more of a known quantity for something similar AAV. This just isn't the kind of move the Angels make. 

Perfect for a team like mid-level team like Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Toronto, Texas, etc.

You just listed 3/4 teams which were playoffs?

[totdprods]

57 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

You just listed 3/4 teams which were playoffs?

So?

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Erstad Grit said:

You just listed 3/4 teams which were playoffs?

Well said.

[totdprods]

34 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Well said.

Those teams have pitching that is substantially deeper than what the Angels have. Our money is limited. If they’re spending on hitters, it needs to be proven commodities. If they’re gambling money, it should be on pitching. 

Those mid-tier teams have to take gambles on players like that more because that’s about the limit in which they can spend.

If we spend $10m on Kim and he equates another Rengifo or Barreto, we’re in much worse shape than if we had risked similar dollars on someone like Odorizzi or Quintana or Wood. 

I’m all for improving the team by way of outside the box avenues or doubling down on offensive - I’ve made that clear in some of other ideas - but this just doesn’t feel like a move we would make or can make given the risk and our budget.  

Edited December 2, 2020 by totdprods

[Erstad Grit]

2 hours ago, totdprods said:

So?

so your notion that they are more mid level teams compared to us seems strange