Given the fact Max Muncy is in his mid-30s and has one year left on his current contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers could be in the market for a third baseman relatively soon.
As such, one recent report from a Korean publication raised more than a few eyebrows.
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According to The Chosun Daily, the Dodgers are considering bringing on Korean infielder Sun-Mun Song. While Japanese players Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto have higher profiles, Song could end up being the better fit for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers could sign another player coming over from Korea by the name of Sung-Mun Song this offseason ?
Reports state LA would want to get him some reps at 3B for the future. pic.twitter.com/FjEMBI7fGA
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“The posting fees for Murakami and Okamoto are too high. In contrast, Song Sung-mun’s posting value is approximately 12.5 million dollars (approximately 19.5 billion Korean won), just one-tenth of Murakami’s level.”
It added, “Former Kiwoom teammate Kim Ha-seong has actively encouraged Song Sung-mun to pursue a Major League challenge, and the Dodgers are likely to approach him through Kim Ha-seong.”
Song, 29, has the reputation as a very solid defender with a good bat. For his ballclub Kiwoom in the KBO this past year, Song hit .315 with 26 homers and 90 runs batted in. This included a .917 OPS and 37 doubles. Song also struck out only 96 times in 646 plate appearances.
The infielder has seen time at third base, first base, and second base. A left-handed hitter, he’d offer some better balance to what’s been a right-handed-heavy group over the last few years.
Interestingly enough, Song was teammates with Hyseong Kim before Kim made his way to the Dodgers this past season.
He was posted roughly a week ago, and will have until Dec. 21 to reach an agreement with an MLB team. For the Dodgers, this could be another example in further solidifying the stranglehold the franchise has within multiple Asian markets. At the same time, Song appears to be more of a bat-to-ball player compared to some others coming over from the continent at a fraction of the cost.
For a team always searching for premium value, Song could be the ideal player.
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