The destination of Kim Ha-sung (29, FA) has still not been decided. Several teams are constantly mentioned to the extent that it is safe to say that they have actually gone around the U.S. if only the expectations of the U.S. media are combined. Bleacher Report once again connected Kim Ha-sung and the Seattle Mariners on the 6th (Korea time).안전놀이터

Expecting the remaining FA destinations at this point, Kim Ha-sung expected to sign a one-year, $14 million contract with Seattle. It means a re-contract for FA. Regarding Kim Ha-sung, Bleacher Report said, "Seattle has done nothing to improve its offense. It is difficult for Kim Ha-sung to correct the attack by ranking 21st in 2024 alone."

However, Bleacher Report said, "Kim Ha-sung is an elite defender who can play full-time as a third baseman or second baseman depending on the remaining offseason conditions. Shortstop J.P. Crawford will also be provided with insurance. With 17 home runs, 60 RBIs, 75 walks and 38 steals in 2023, Kim Ha-sung will upgrade his Seattle offense."

Kim Ha-sung will not be able to play in the opening game due to shoulder surgery in October last year. However, Bleacher Report said in another article that Kim Ha-sung will start as the first and third baseman when predicting the lineup of 30 teams for the opening game of this season.

According to him, Seattle will consist of Kim Ha-sung (third baseman), Julio Rodriguez (center fielder), Carl Raleigh (catcher), J.D. Martinez (designated hitter), Randy Arozarena (left fielder), Luke Reilly (first baseman), Jose Iglesias (second baseman), J.P. Crawford (striker) and Victor Robles (right fielder), starting pitcher Logan Gilbert.

Kim Ha-sung's high on-base percentage can help. "The versatile Kim Ha-sung and Iglesias are contact-oriented hitters," Blitzer Report said. "They are players who will bring a welcome balance to Seattle's batting lineup, which ranks first in the Major League with 1,625 strikeouts in the 2024 season."

He also briefly predicted his future. "Kim Ha-sung may not be ready to play in the opening game as he is recovering from shoulder surgery in October. However, if he proves to be healthy, Seattle can offer him a qualifying offer next offseason. If Seattle does not compete, it could be a trade candidate in the summer," Blitzer Report said.