BlackSox13 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Now this is a very intriguing bat. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/hyun...offers-kbo.html Stats http://www.baseball-reference.com/register...id=kim---004hye Has some pop and with high OBP potential. Hope the Sox are looking into this player. Mods: could you please correct my spell checker? The first name should read Hyeon-soo. Grrr. Edited December 5, 2015 by raBBit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 09:25 AM) Now this is a very intriguing bat. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/hyun...offers-kbo.html Stats http://www.baseball-reference.com/register...id=kim---004hye Has some pop and with high OBP potential. Hope the Sox are looking into this player. Mods: could you please correct my spell checker? The first name should read Hyeon-soo. Grrr. Where would the White Sox play him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 04:14 PM) Where would the White Sox play him? if he is any where close to that, in place of Avi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 10:14 AM) Where would the White Sox play him? Same dilemma as if the Sox were looking at signing any other FA outfielder. If necessary, LaRoche becomes a platoon/ bench bat for late innings with Melky at DH and Kim in LF. I like that Kim won't cost a pick or prospects to acquire, just aa contract. Of course, this doesn't help the left side of the infield situation but he would provide some pop from the left side of the plate. Just throwing out the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 This is one I can definitely get behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 The Sox should sign this guy and Hwang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Maybe correct the thread title. He hasn't been posted. He's a free agent. Anyone can negotiate with and sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Kim's defense is suppose to be "solid" so it could be safe to say he would b a upgrade in LF. I really really hope the Sox get afterr this ball player and sign him. If I had to choose I would easily go after Kim over Hwang. I know Kim's stats are from playing in the KBO but I think he has a better chance of adjusting to the MLB than Hwang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 QUOTE (Vance Law @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 04:18 PM) Maybe correct the thread title. He hasn't been posted. He's a free agent. Anyone can negotiate with and sign him. Good eye Vance. Mods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Dan Connolly @danconnollysun 37m37 minutes ago Sources: The #Orioles are negotiating with, and have made an offer to, LH-hitting Korean outfielder Hyun-Soo Kim, 27. A sign that they use their money on Davis and not spend big on Upton, Cespedes, or Gordon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 09:09 PM) Dan Connolly @danconnollysun 37m37 minutes ago Sources: The #Orioles are negotiating with, and have made an offer to, LH-hitting Korean outfielder Hyun-Soo Kim, 27. A sign that they use their money on Davis and not spend big on Upton, Cespedes, or Gordon? Isn't Davis primarily a DH? Is this player projected as an OF? What kind of money is in play here as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) "In an attempt to fill at least one of their outfield holes, the Orioles are negotiating with, and have made an offer to, 27-year-old Korean Hyun-Soo Kim, according to industry sources. The offer is believed to be two years in length and roughly in the $3 to $4 million range per season, one source said." http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles...1214-story.html For that kind of money I would love to see the Sox make a serious offer. Could be a bust but could be a steal. Edited December 15, 2015 by BlackSox13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 09:43 PM) "In an attempt to fill at least one of their outfield holes, the Orioles are negotiating with, and have made an offer to, 27-year-old Korean Hyun-Soo Kim, according to industry sources. The offer is believed to be two years in length and roughly in the $3 to $4 million range per season, one source said." http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles...1214-story.html For that kind of money I would love to see the Sox make a serious offer. Could be a bust but could be a steal. Give me Upton who is way more proven, just more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Dec 4, 2015 -> 04:15 PM) The Sox should sign this guy and Hwang. The hit rate on Korean players really hasn't been all that good, their monster stats don't seem to come with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 10:00 PM) Give me Upton who is way more proven, just more money You can have Upton, I'm not interested in him. I'm looking at OBP type players to help the Sox pathetic offense score some runs. Keep the line moving so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 10:21 PM) You can have Upton, I'm not interested in him. I'm looking at OBP type players to help the Sox pathetic offense score some runs. Keep the line moving so to speak. So sign the guy with an over .350 career obp? Edited December 15, 2015 by Buehrle>Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 10:29 PM) So sign the guy with an over .350 career obp? The Sox had 1 every day position player to have an OBP above .350, Eaton and he's it. I'll take help from wherever and whomever. Kim hit for AVE, drew walks with a low K-rate. Surely his stats won't fully translate in the MLB but for the money, the risk is rather minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knackattack Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 08:53 PM) The Sox had 1 every day position player to have an OBP above .350, Eaton and he's it. I'll take help from wherever and whomever. Kim hit for AVE, drew walks with a low K-rate. Surely his stats won't fully translate in the MLB but for the money, the risk is rather minimal. Justin Upton's career OBP is .352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 11:03 PM) Justin Upton's career OBP is .352 And Upton's OBP has been on a slow but steady decline since its peak in 2011 and has been below .350 the last two seasons. If fans want Upton that's fine, I get it but I'm not interested in a long term big money deal with him. I just don't think his performance will live up to the contract he signs which is why I'm open to other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (Knackattack @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 11:03 PM) Justin Upton's career OBP is .352 Yup and he's only 28. Not sure calling 2011 his "peak" when he is in his prime years now. I completely agree this team desperately needs OBP players. Hell, I've been adamant on it this whole offseason, but we also desperately need power to go along with a respectable OBP. Upton fills both of those adequately. Would like to see if this guy's plate discipline translates though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 11:26 PM) And Upton's OBP has been on a slow but steady decline since its peak in 2011 and has been below .350 the last two seasons. If fans want Upton that's fine, I get it but I'm not interested in a long term big money deal with him. I just don't think his performance will live up to the contract he signs which is why I'm open to other options. Can you make this argument without using straight OBP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 14, 2015 -> 11:45 PM) Can you make this argument without using straight OBP? OBP was brought up because I mentioned Kim's OBP in the KBO. It was not me that brought Upton's name into a thread about Kim so how about the Upton discussions stay in the Upton thread and Kim's discussion stays here. For anyone interested in what I'm talking about I'll post the link again that shows his KBO stats. http://www.baseball-reference.com/register...id=kim---004hye Imo, he's worth making an offer to considering the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Didn't Kang work out pretty well for the Pirates? How does Kim stack up against Kang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Dec 15, 2015 -> 08:11 AM) Didn't Kang work out pretty well for the Pirates? How does Kim stack up against Kang? Kang broke the game of baseball his final year in Korea, though the rest of his career wasn't anything special. I think he's pretty impossible to compare anyone to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Post-steroid era aging curves are different, guys. Players are peaking much sooner. Also, not every guy is the same. Upton's age is an advantage because it doesn't seem likely to be affected by age-related decline soon, but we need to stop pretending he's a lock to improve the next few years just because he isn't 30 yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.