<Anchor> I
am interested in the future of Shin-soo Choo, who returned from the major leagues and finished his first season of professional baseball in Korea.
This is reporter Bae Jung-hoon.
<Reporter>
[Shin-Soo Choo/SSG: I'm not retiring, am I? Retirement (press conference)... .]
At the press conference held before leaving the United States next week, it began as a pleasant joke, as if a bit surprised by many reporters.
This is how I looked back on the first year of my comeback, where I showed off my skills that did not rust even at the age ahead of me.
[Shinsoo Choo/SSG: I was happy, really. I think it was good to joke, laugh and talk in Korean and in my own language with the players. I am satisfied with the part where I can play (still well).]
Still, when I see autumn baseball, which became a feast for others, I feel sad and envious.
[Shin-Soo Choo/SSG: (Post-season) I am only looking at the final result. (Aren't you upset that you don't see it?) Yes. It felt a little uncomfortable to watch.] As the
most difficult pitcher,
I
picked KT Ko Young-pyo, who had no hits in 7 at-bats and 5 strikeouts.
[Shin-Soo Choo/SSG: I think I become a real fool when I deal with Young-Pyo Ko. The ball disappeared.] He
said that he would decide within this month, and he spared no words about where he was going.
[Shin-Soo Choo/SSG: I said, “Kwanghyun-ah, I want to play with you.”
I think it will be a great strength when it comes.
(Kwanghyun) I just laughed.
I don't know the meaning of that smile, but I personally would like you to come.]
Shin-soo Choo, whose elbow condition is not good, said that if he decides to extend his active duty, he will undergo surgery in the United States.
(Video coverage: Ho-Jun Choi, video editing: Woo-Jeong Woo, CG: Seung-Hyeon Seo)