The memory starts in April 2022. It's less than a month before the opening. The Heroes are in a bit of a mess. It's due to differences of opinion within the team. The issue was the starting catcher.

Park Dong-won wanted to wear a mask more often. He's a year away from free agency. This is what he needs to do to increase his value. The coaching staff, on the other hand, had a different idea. They plan to use him as a designated hitter to build up his strength. He's also concerned about his nagging knee problem.

He is deep in thought. But then someone came along. It was the Tigers' manager (Jang Jeong-seok). He was once the owner of the Gocheok Dome supervision room. He knows the situation better than anyone. He also has his own regrets. They were in desperate need of an offensive catcher.

In fact, the negotiations began in the winter. It was only delayed by a lot of talk. In the end, the deal was finalized. The Tigers gave up Kim Tae-jin and a second-round pick. They also transferred 1 billion won in cash. Park happily boarded the KTX train to Gwangju. He was guaranteed to play catcher at least four times a week.

And time passed. A lot of things happened. The Tigers' former general manager who made the trade is under investigation by authorities. The allegation is that he demanded hush money from the player during the free agency process.

The allegations were disclosed by the player himself. He reportedly thought about it for seven months before deciding to come forward. The player has since gone on to win. He moved to the Twins and won a championship ring. He helped fulfill a 29-year-old dream. It was the pinnacle of his career.

There"s another aftermath. The Heroes could have a new generation. Thanks to what the Tigers received in the trade. With their draft pick (second round), they selected a catcher from Chungam-go the following year. Kim Dong-hun.

He accompanied them from camp in Arizona. He made the Opening Day roster. In April, he was given occasional playing time, and in August, he took on a full-time role. It was an unconventional use of a 19-year-old catcher. It was said that the team was focusing on development.

However, he didn't disappoint. He had a decent season. In 102 games, he hit .242 with 51 hits in 211 at-bats, two home runs, 17 RBIs, and 22 runs scored. The data isn't bad either. He posted an OPS of 0.631, a wRC+ of 80.4, and a WAR of 0.74.

He was also selected for the Asian Games and APBC. He was exempted from military service.

The story continues. Two days ago (the 12th). The unexpected happened. An official appeared. It's a transfer announcement for a catcher. The Rangers acquired Ji-Young Lee. It's a sign-and-trade. The Heroes signed and assigned the contract. The total amount is 400 million won for two years. It's 350 million won per year with a 50 million won option.

Kiwoom gets two things. 250 million won in cash and a 2025 draft pick (3rd round). Lee Ji-young is also happy. It's a chance in his 38th season. He can still play a lot more.On the other hand, it's gotten worse. This is Kim Min-sik. It happened during the tug of war with Landers. As the FA negotiations stalled, the club pulled out a trump card. Lee Ji-young can play right away. If he holds out for a year or two, a generation change (Cho Hyung-woo) is possible. 안전토토사이트 

This is the market's analysis that Kim Min-sik's bargaining power will drop considerably. Looking around, there is not much difference. I don't see much of a shortage of catchers.

It all started two years ago. It's a chain reaction of the Park Dong-won trade. The Heroes got Kim Dong-hun with the pick they got back then, which allowed them to sell Lee Ji-young.

The Kiwoom Heroes have made five trades in the last three years. Park Dong-won, Joo Hyo-sang (2022), Kim Tae-hoon, Choi Won-tae (2023), and now Lee Ji-young.

It's worth noting. Four of these deals included a rookie designation in return. When someone grows up, someone loses their chance. It's the inevitable process of generational change. What's more, the team is unusually aggressive about it. They're a prime target for trades.

Remember. Dominoes don't fall alone. We don't know what else will happen.