2023-10-17 06:59:00
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[마이데일리 = 김진성 기자] “There are many areas that can be liberated from the departure of Ryu Hyun-jin and others.”
Another article came out with the nuance that the Toronto Blue Jays are unlikely to retain Ryu Hyun-jin, who will enter the 2023-2024 free agent market. Sports Illustrated’s Toronto Fan Nation Inside the Blue Jays pointed out on the 17th (Korean time) that if free agents such as Ryu Hyun-jin leave, there will be room in the payroll.
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President Mark Shapiro said in the season-ending interview that he plans to set next year’s payroll at the same level as this year, at $209 million. This means continuing the win now trend. Instead, he mentioned the variable of Ryu Hyun-jin, Matt Chapman, Kevin Kiermaier, and Brandon Belt becoming free agents. This means that if any of these players leave, the salaries of existing members will be raised and the salary will be maintained closely similar to this season next year.
Inside the Blue Jays said, “Considering the raises of players eligible for salary arbitration such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jordan Romano, there is already a lot of room for release from the departure of Chapman, Belt, Ryu Hyun-jin, and Kiermaier.” .
Ryu Hyun-jin received $80 million over four years. Since he received an average of $20 million (regarding 27.1 billion won) per year, this amount can be reflected in the annual salary increase for existing players. Ryu Hyun-jin can also sign with clubs looking for 4-5 starters in the free agent market. There is also one or two prospects that he will sign a contract on decent terms.
On the other hand, if Toronto does not catch Ryu Hyun-jin, there will be more room to hire Alec Manoa, who has performed badly this season, as the fifth starter. We need to find a time for top left-handed prospect Ricky Tiederman to be called up to the major leagues, but Manoa’s revival is important first.
“It’s nearly impossible to tell how Toronto can manage Manoa in the offseason,” Inside the Blue Jays said. He didn’t request a trade, but can he reasonably be expected to return and play in 2024? In 2022, Manoa needs a spot in the starting lineup. “But if it’s Manoa in 2023, Toronto needs other options.”
Toronto Blue Jays Alec Manoa./Getty Images Korea Toronto Blue Jays Alec Manoa./Getty Images Korea
Local media reports that Manoa had a conflict with the club over moving to Triple A at the end of the season. The possibility of a trade has already been discussed. He is a young pitcher at 25 years old, so he should somehow have a chance at revival. However, no one knows when and with which team he will be resurrected. The 2022 season was the only time Manoa performed well. He is not yet an average pitcher.
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