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KIA is actively advancing to catch the ace Yang Hyun-jong who dreams of advancing into the major leagues.
KIA Director Gye-Hyun Jo said in a call with SBS that he would propose a'four-year contract' to Hyun-jong Yang.
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KIA team had their first meeting with the agent of Hyunjong Yang on the 13th since the start of Stove League.
There were no specific conditions, only a rough idea was exchanged.
[Gye-Hyun Jo/KIA General Manager: We took the first step to see what Hyeon-jong Yang thinks and what we think.]
Gye-hyun Jo has a four-year guarantee this time, unlike his first free agency in the past four years, when he signed a new contract with Hyun-jong Yang every year. He said he would present a contract.
It is interpreted as a means of catching Yang Hyun-jong's heart by showing his sincerity to definitely honor the 33-year-old ace.
First, Hyunjong Yang will wait for the proposal from the US club until the 20th, which is set as the deadline for the challenge to advance into the US.
In the aftermath of Corona 19, all teams have reduced their spending, and as Na Sung-beom and Sugano of Japan have failed to advance into the United States, it is unlikely that it will be easy for Yang Hyun-jong to receive an offer to'go directly to the major leagues' for the remaining five days.
In reality, it seems that Yang Hyeon-jong will be presented with a minor league contract with guaranteed invitation to the big league spring camp.
In the end, whether Hyunjong Yang chooses to challenge the big league even if he takes the minors, is the biggest variable in his future progress.
(Video editing: Nam Il)