Quin Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 22, 2014 -> 11:39 AM) Ok. Wellp, moving on from this marginally entertaining story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Wouldn't have guessed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 QUOTE (Downtown518 @ Dec 22, 2014 -> 11:38 AM) Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 7s8 seconds ago Manhattan, NY pirates won bidding for kang On to the next possible platoon/bench player: Bonifacio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Pirate get Kang? Dang. I really hope he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Jim Bowden @JimBowden_ESPN 8m8 minutes ago Kang has agreed to terms with Pirates 4yrs with 5th yr option at approx 16m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 1m1 minute ago Jung-ho kang pirates deal is official. 4 years plus team option. Believed worth $11M plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 16, 2015 -> 10:10 AM) Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 1m1 minute ago Jung-ho kang pirates deal is official. 4 years plus team option. Believed worth $11M plus. 4 yrs/$11M??? So a total commitment of 4 yrs and $16M so far? Uggggggh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 17, 2015 -> 02:47 AM) 4 yrs/$11M??? So a total commitment of 4 yrs and $16M so far? Uggggggh. I mean, I think there's potential to have sneaky value there, but it's not a big deal that Sox didn't end up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 19, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) I mean, I think there's potential to have sneaky value there, but it's not a big deal that Sox didn't end up with him. I'd trade Zach Duke for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 19, 2015 -> 03:10 PM) I'd trade Zach Duke for him. I wouldn't. Over the next four years, the Sox have Johnson, Sanchez, Ramirez, Gillaspie, Bonaficio, Saladino, Anderson, Davidson, and Rondon (and there could be others too!) who could all make appearances at 2B/SS/3B for the Sox. They have Jennings and Surkamp who could pitch from the left side, unless you want Rodon in the bullpen (and you definitely do not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 19, 2015 -> 03:19 PM) I wouldn't. Over the next four years, the Sox have Johnson, Sanchez, Ramirez, Gillaspie, Bonaficio, Saladino, Anderson, Davidson, and Rondon (and there could be others too!) who could all make appearances at 2B/SS/3B for the Sox. They have Jennings and Surkamp who could pitch from the left side, unless you want Rodon in the bullpen (and you definitely do not). I think there is a pretty good chance Kang is better than any 2B/3B we have in our system. Edited January 19, 2015 by Chilihead90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 19, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) I think there is a pretty good chance Kang is better than any 2B/3B we have in our system. If that was really the thought, he would have gone for WAY higher than $16 million for four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 19, 2015 -> 03:45 PM) I think there is a pretty good chance Kang is better than any 2B/3B we have in our system. It's hard for any sort of projection because there really isn't much precedent as far as KBO hitters go, but the ZiPS projection is basically .230/.300/.390. https://twitter.com/DSzymborski/status/547142136916107264 Even if he is better - I won't say there's a pretty good chance, but I'd say there's a chance - is it worth it to bring him in? How much better could he really be? http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/fitting-jun...-in-pittsburgh/ That article shows a couple of comparisons offensively - Eric Thames and Sean Rodriguez. Both are decent bats who you should not want as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 19, 2015 -> 04:45 PM) I think there is a pretty good chance Kang is better than any 2B/3B we have in our system. Kang is currently hitting .289 with 6 HR, 32 RBI and walking about 7% of the time. 127 wRC+ and a 2.2 WAR. He costs the Pirates $4M this year (with posting fee). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Make that 7 HR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Three hits again today (another homer) after being the hero for the White Sox last night. We should send him a playoff share if we make it, along with one for A-Rod (KW would be happy to deliver that personally). Fwiw, the Pirates have been really shrewd with budget-conscious acquisitions like Russell/Volquez/Liriano two years ago, then Cervelli and Kang as well this year. Edited July 29, 2015 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 16, 2015 -> 04:10 PM) Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 1m1 minute ago Jung-ho kang pirates deal is official. 4 years plus team option. Believed worth $11M plus. He looks good. We blew it if we had a chance to get him. Looks like a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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