[OSEN=최규한 기자] Ryu Hyun-jin in Toronto. 2022.05.27 /[email protected]
[OSEN=최규한 기자] Lucas Giolito of the Chicago White Sox. / [email protected]
[OSEN=이상학 기자] Pitcher Lucas Giolito (29), who attracted attention as a free agent candidate for the New York Mets, chose the Boston Red Sox.
The New York Post reported on the 30th (Korean time) that Boston agreed to a two-year contract worth $38.5 million (about 50 billion won) with free-agent right-handed pitcher Giolito. An opt-out condition was included that would allow him to become a free agent after completing his first season.
Giolito, a right-handed fastball pitcher, debuted in the big league with the Washington Nationals in 2016 and then played for the Chicago White Sox, LA Angels, and Cleveland Guardians, with a total of 180 games (178 starts, 1,013⅔ innings) over 8 seasons, 61 wins, 62 losses, ERA 4.43, and 1,077 strikeouts. The dog was recorded. Giolito, who was selected as an All-Star for the first time in 2019 and achieved a no-hitter in 2020, played an active role as the White Sox ace, earning American League Cy Young Award votes (6th, 7th, 11th) for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. did.
However, his performance has declined since 2022, and he continued to struggle this year after being traded twice during the season. His performance this year is 33 games (184⅓ innings), 8 wins, 15 losses, and an ERA of 4.88. He was criticized for having the most home runs (41) in the AL. In particular, the slump was deep in the second half of the year, with 2 wins, 10 losses, and an average ERA of 7.13 in 14 games (72 innings).
It was thought that his free agent value would be reduced due to this, but he was still 29 years old and was recognized for his young age and status. His four-seam fastball velocity is a bit lower than when it was at its best, but it’s still not bad, averaging 93.1 mph (149.8 km/h). He did not die on the pitch, with 10.0 strikeouts per 9 innings. Boston believed Giolito could rebound and gave him a two-year contract.
[사진] Lucas Giolito from the LA Angels. ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)
[사진] Lucas Giolito in Cleveland. ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)
The Mets were also one of the teams that showed interest in Giolito, but were unable to secure him. The Mets, who entered the race to recruit the biggest pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who gave the highest contract ever to a pitcher ($325 million over 12 years), looked at Giolito as Plan B, but missed it again.
The New York Post said, ‘The Mets made a strong impression on Yamamoto, but had to watch him go to the Dodgers. Afterwards, the Mets pushed for a short-term contract to fill the starting lineup, and Giolito was one of the most likely free agent candidates. “With Giolito missing, the remaining candidates for the Mets’ free agent starting pitchers are Mike Clevinger, Sean Manea, and Ryu Hyun-jin.” ‘There is this,’ he explained.
Ryu Hyun-jin’s name came up again as a free agent who could be recruited on a short-term contract. New York media outlets, including the New York Post, have consistently mentioned Ryu Hyun-jin as a candidate to reinforce the Mets’ starting lineup since the end of the season. Following Yamamoto, the failure to recruit Giolito has increased the possibility of Ryu Hyun-jin going to the Mets.
Luis Severino of the New York Yankees. /OSEN DB
[OSEN=최규한 기자] Adrian Hauser during his time in Milwaukee. 2022.06.03 / [email protected]
The Mets strengthened their starting lineup this offseason by signing Luis Severino as a free agent on a one-year, $13 million contract and acquiring Adrian Houser from the Milwaukee Brewers through a trade. Severino, who was once the New York Yankees ace, has a high risk of injury, limited to 209⅓ innings in 45 games (40 starts) over the past five years, and Hauser, who has been in the starting rotation since 2019, has never exceeded the regulation number of innings due to minor injuries every year.
The Mets have Senga Kodai, Jose Quintana, Tyler Magill, and Joey Lucchesi among their existing starting pitchers, but other than Senga, there are no starters who can be expected to pitch at a high level full time. Depth needs to be strengthened, and Ryu Hyun-jin is considered a good candidate for a short-term contract. Of course, Ryu Hyun-jin is not free from injury risk, but he has the advantage of being a starting pitcher who guarantees clear quality. This offseason, when free agent selection prices are high, it is possible to receive treatment worth more than $10 million.
For Ryu Hyun-jin, the big city of New York is also attractive when considering the family living environment. The Mets, who ranked fourth in the National League’s Eastern Division this year (75 wins, 87 losses, a winning percentage of .463), are not a championship contender, but they have strong financial power backed by owner Steve Cohen. The concept for next season is remodeling, but if there is a battle for rankings, it can be switched to a winnow at any time. If Ryu Hyun-jin, who wants a competitive team, receives an offer from the Mets, it seems quite possible.
Lee Sang-hak ([email protected])
2023-12-31 00:40:01
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