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Hanwha Kim Kang-min expresses gratitude to his former team’s fans

 would like to say I am very grateful to the (SK Wyverns and SSG Landers) fans. “I can give generously in response to questions (asked by junior players).” Kim Kang-min, who is making a new start for the Hanwha Eagles, expressed his gratitude to the fans of his former team and promised to show the dignity of a veteran. Kim Kang-min, who was called by SK (now SSG) as the 18th overall player in the second round in 2001, played only for SSG until last season. With not only a stable defense, but also quick feet and sharp hitting ability, he contributed greatly to SK and SSG's reign as strong teams in the league. His career records include a batting average of 0.274 (1,470 hits in 5,364 at-bats), 138 home runs, 674 RBI, and 209 stolen bases in 1,919 appearances. Kim Kang-min made his first transfer in baseball through the second draft held in November of last year. He was nominated by Hanwha, which was looking at veterans for the opportunity to be additionally nominated in the 4th round

Hitting instructor who trained national team center fielder and Golden Glove shortstop makes a new start at Samsung.

  Samsung Lions hitting coach Lee Jin-young (44) shared his feelings about starting anew with a new team. The Samsung team departed for Okinawa, Japan, where the spring camp was held, via Incheon International Airport on the 30th.  The first team squad will complete a training schedule for a total of 38 days until March 7th.  Coach Lee Jin-young, who joined Samsung this year, said, "There must be trust between players and coaches. I must trust the players, and conversely, the players must trust me. I believe that only then will feedback be effective and good results can be achieved. “He emphasized trust. Coach Lee Jin-young has built a brilliant career since his days as a player.  Coach Lee Jin-young, who joined the Ssangbangwool Raiders as a first-round pick in 1999, played for the SK Wyverns (now SSG Landers), LG Twins, and KT Wiz.  He had a career batting average of 169 home runs, 979 RBIs, 979 runs, and 112 stolen bases.  He won the Golden Glove in 2004, helped the team win th

SBS Saudi Arabia’s 2nd consecutive win… Asian Cup round of 16 confirmed

  In the Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia secured its second consecutive win and advanced to the round of 16. In the second match against weak Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia even had a 'numerical advantage' when the opposing defender received a red card for a rough tackle in the 9th minute of the first half. Mohamed Kanno scored the first goal in the 35th minute of the first half, and in the 7th minute of the second half, another Kyrgyz player was sent off, completely tilting the game. Al-Ghamdi's goal in the 39th minute of the second half gave Saudi Arabia a 2-0 win, securing their second consecutive win and advancing to the round of 16. Even if Saudi Arabia draws in the final game, it will be ranked first in Group F, and in this case, it will play the round of 16 against second place in Group E, which includes Korea. Thailand drew 0-0 with Oman and ranked 2nd in Group F with 1 win and 1 draw. --- Lydia Ko, a Korean New Zealander who fell into the worst slump last year, made a spectacula

"No matter who comes out, we win" Japan already optimistic about victory in Vietnam.

  Japan already seems optimistic about victory. Japanese national team striker Junya Ito (Stade de Reims) said in an interview with his country's media outlet 'Football Zone' on the 14th (Korean time), "No matter who comes out, we will beat Vietnam properly. Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton & Hove Albion) is out due to injury. “It will actually be an opportunity for Keito Nakamura (Reims). He is motivated enough. I have faith in the strength of the Japanese national team,” he said. Sports media outlets such as 'ESPN' and 'Eurosport' selected Japan as the leading candidate to win the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup.  Japan ranks first in Asia, ranked 17th in the FIFA rankings.  Since last June, the atmosphere has been boosted by 9 consecutive wins in international matches.  In the final evaluation match against Jordan on the 9th, they won 6-1 despite using both starting and reserve players. Japan is already confident of winning the first game

Kim Tae-hwan, who has the same name, is transfer official..

  Klinsmann's veteran defender Kim Tae-hwan, who participated in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, is transferring to Jeonbuk Hyundai. Jeonbuk announced on the 14th, “We have recruited right fullback Kim Tae-hwan.”  Born in 1989, Kim Tae-hwan is a veteran defender who made his professional debut at FC Seoul in 2010 and played for Seongnam FC and Ulsan Hyundai, playing in 398 K-League games and 25 A matches (matches between national teams).  His strength is his fast speed and aggressive dribbling, enough to be called a 'cheetah', and with overlapping that takes advantage of his speed and low, strong crosses, he has recorded a total of 55 assists (21 points) in the K League, ranking 11th in all-time assists. Jeonbuk said, “We recruited Kim Tae-hwan with the goal of reclaiming the K-League championship,” and expected, “With Kim Jin-soo, we will have both left and right fullbacks for the national team, and will show the most solid defense in the K-League in the

Third place is also dangerous! Barcelona barely draws with Vallecano..

 FC Barcelona of the Spanish Primera Liga was upset in the away game. In the away game against Rayo Vallecano, we barely managed to get one point. They failed to catch up with leader Girona (34 points) and could not even surpass second-place Real Madrid (32 points). Rather, they were in danger of falling to fourth place.   Barcelona faced Rayo Vallecano in the 14th round away game of the 2023-2024 Spanish Primera Liga held at Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid, Spain on the 26th (Korean time). We struggled throughout the game. They were dragged away by giving up the first goal in the first half, and after a struggle, they barely managed to draw 1-1 thanks to an own goal by the opposing defender at the end of the game. The basics were based on a 4-2-3-1 pattern. They placed Roberto Lewandowski at the top and aimed for victory. However, the home team, Vallecano, who came out with a 4-4-2 formation, was not easy. They gave up the first goal to Unai Lopez in the 39th minute of the first half an

Gocheok Dome undergoes a transformation ahead of the MLB opening game.

  Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) game will be held in March, is properly preparing to welcome guests. On March 20th and 21st, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will hold the Seoul Series, which also serves as the opening game of the 2024 MLB regular season, at Gocheok Dome. As this is the first MLB regular league game to be played in Korea, expectations are high not only for Korean fans but also for those in the United States.  ESPN will broadcast this game live across the United States. The Dodgers currently have Shohei Otani, the best baseball star, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who recently set a new record for the highest salary for an MLB pitcher. San Diego also has Japanese pitchers Yu Darvish and Yuki Matsui, as well as Koreans Kim Ha-seong and Ko Woo-seok, so there is a lot of interest in the Seoul Series in Korea and Japan. The problem is the condition of the stadium. Although Gocheok Dome, which was completed in 2015, is a relativel

Free agent Ryu Hyun-jin’s stock soared, and there were even rumors of him returning to his former home team after 5 years.

  The stock price of Ryu Hyun-jin (37), who is seeking another free agent contract in the major leagues, is soaring.  Following interest from the New York Mets, there were rumors of a return to his hometown LA Dodgers after five years.  ‘Dodgers Nation’, which specializes in major league news about the LA Dodgers, reported on the 7th (Korean time), “The LA Dodgers recruited Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow at once, but the roster of pitchers and outfielders still needs reinforcement.” insisted. The first player recommended by Dodgers Nation was Dylan Seeds of the Chicago White Sox, who was on the trade market.  The media said, “If the 40-man roster is full, strength can be strengthened through trade.” According to multiple media, the Dodgers are one of the teams targeting the Siege.  The 28-year-old Siege finished second in Cy Young voting a year ago, and has the advantage of being consistently in the rotation with his healthy body.  However, he explained, “In order

Should the Mets reach out to Ryu Hyun-jin? Give up your interest in Imana

  The New York Mets of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) withdrew from the race to recruit Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga (31).  Attention is focused on whether he will reach out to Ryu Hyun-jin (37), who has been consistently mentioned as the Mets' main target. Jim Bowden, a columnist and former MLB general manager, said on his personal social network service (SNS) on the 6th, "According to sources, the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, LA Angels, and San Francisco Giants are the final candidates in the Imana recruitment battle." Imanaga, who debuted in Japanese professional baseball in 2016, played for the Yokohama DeNA Baystars for eight seasons, recording a total of 162 games, 64 wins, 49 losses, and an ERA of 3.19.  Last season, he pitched in 19 games, pitched 128 innings, and went 7-3 with an ERA of 2.81. Imanaga also demonstrated his skills in international competitions.  He participated in the 2019 Premier 12 and the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) and contribute

Seattle's 'Trader Jerry' who is not afraid of trade

  Manager Jack McKeon (93) led the Florida Marlins to the top of the World Series in 2003.  He was the oldest winning manager at the time, aged 72.  This record was broken by Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker in 2022.  73 years old. McKeon served as general manager of the San Diego Padres in 1980.  At this time he was 49 years old.  As the team entered rebuilding mode in the offseason, he traded at a frantic pace.  That's why he was nicknamed 'Trader Jack'.  Even his son-in-law (Greg Booker) was traded in 1989.  However, SD advanced to the World Series for the first time in the club's history in 1984 while McKeon was GM. He asked the New York Times in 1989, “Why trade?  I am aggressive.  I have confidence.  I am a gambler.  “I’m willing to trade and I’m not afraid of getting hit,” he said, expressing his thoughts on the trade. Now, 40 years later, the second 'Trader Jack' is Jerry Dipoto (55), President of Seattle Mariners Baseball Operations.  Dipoto made two

‘Challenge for promotion’ Seongnam recruits veteran MF Han Seok-jong…

  K League 2 Seongnam FC strengthened its midfield by recruiting veteran midfielder Han Seok-jong. Seongnam officially announced on the 3rd that it had recruited midfielder Han Seok-jong  (Xports News exclusive report on January 2, 2024). Han Seok-jong, born in 1992, is a promising player who played a key role in winning the National Autumn College Football League Championship during his time at Soongsil University and won the Best Defense Award.  He made his professional debut in Gangwon and joined Suwon after playing Incheon United.  He played as a starting midfielder in Gangwon for three seasons.  He appeared in a total of 84 games for Gangwon, which was in the second division at the time, scoring 6 goals and 5 assists. Afterwards, he headed to Incheon and immediately played as a starting player.  In the 2017 season, which was his first season since his transfer, he appeared in 32 league games and scored 3 goals and 1 assist, leading Incheon to remain in the first division.  Han Seo

Klinsmann enters UAE training camp… Start adapting to the Middle East

  Klinsmann, who is attempting to win the Asian Cup in Qatar, has entered the United Arab Emirates, his training ground. The main soccer team led by Coach Klinsmann arrived at Dubai International Airport this morning (the 3rd) local time and then moved to Abu Dhabi, where a camp was set up. They and the overseas players who joined the camp immediately, including Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, and Oh Hyun-gyu, all started their first hardening together. Kang-in Lee of Paris Saint-Germain is scheduled to join the national team on the morning of the day after tomorrow (5th) local time after playing in the Super Cup against Toulouse. The national team, which will become complete with the addition of Lee Kang-in, will have an evaluation match against Iraq on the 6th. for more info check this :    토토사이트랭크