Los Angeles Dodgers sign Ryu Hyun-jin –MLB Update
The Los Angeles Dodgers are roaring ahead of next Major League Baseball season with the signing of two most coveted players. After signing Zack Greinke, the Dodgers management has landed Korean prodigy left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin in the roster.
The Korean lefty is expected to be part of the Dodgers starting rotation next season while the other details of the deal are coming with slow pace. However, it is confirmed that the deal is worth $36 million over six years.
The Korean international however, can opt out and can file for free agency after five years of play with almost 750 innings’ under his belt.
“Obviously, there’s pressure in all levels of baseball, But from my experiences in Korea, I have no doubt I could succeed in the United States,” Ryu said.
Earlier Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said on Ryu’s signing after meeting with his agent Scott Boras, "No, we just feel closer to Sunday, I don't ever feel we're close to anything until it's done,”
On the other end, the Dodgers also took a bold step and landed one of most feared pitchers in the Major League Zack Greinke. The deal is reportedly worth $147 million over six years time.
"I think there's still a lot of due diligence going on, I know I use that phrase – due diligence – a lot. Conversations are getting deeper. But I don't know that people are quite ready to make their choice and see if they can narrow it down," Los Angeles
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said recently on signing of some of the free agents this offseason.
Both players will now provide a good offensive power to the Dodgers’ roster. Greinke who is an experienced Major Leaguer while the Ryu with enthusiasm to enter in the biggest baseball league in the world will also help the Dodgers grow more stable in the
next Major League Baseball season.
Experts also believe that the arrival of two pitchers will prove a great blessing for the Dodgers. Dodgers, who last played in 2012 Major League event with less consistency, are now weighing their chances with best possible results.
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