[OSEN=최규한 기자] Ryu Hyun-jin in Toronto. 2022.05.27 /dreamer@osen.co.kr
[OSEN=최규한 기자] Lucas Giolito of the Chicago White Sox. / dreamer@osen.co.kr
[OSEN=이상학 기자] Pitcher Lucas Giolito (29), who attracted attention as a free agent candidate for the New York Mets, chose the Boston Red Sox.
The New York Post reported on the 30th (Korea time) that Boston agreed to a two-year contract worth $38.5 million (about 50 billion won) with free agent right-handed pitcher Giolito. An opt-out clause was included to allow him to become a free agent after completing the first season.
Giolito, a right-handed fastball pitcher, made his major league debut with the Washington Nationals in 2016 and then played for the Chicago White Sox, LA Angels, and Cleveland Guardians, totaling 180 games (178 starts, 1,013⅔ innings) over 8 seasons, 61 wins, 62 losses, 4.43 ERA, and 1,077 strikeouts The dog was recorded. Giolito, who was selected as an All-Star for the first time in 2019 and had a no-hitter in 2020, played an active role as the White Sox ace, earning American League Cy Young Award votes (6th, 7th, 11th) for three years in successively from 2019 to 2021. he did.
However, his performance has declined since 2022, and he continued to struggle this year after being traded twice during the season. This year’s record is 8 wins, 15 losses, and an average ERA of 4.88 in 33 games (184 ⅓ innings). He was criticized for having the most home runs (41) in the AL. In particular, the slump was deep in the second half of the year, with 2 wins, 10 losses, and an average ERA of 7.13 in 14 games (72 innings).
It was thought that his free agent value would decrease because of this, but he was still 29 years old and was recognized for his age and young stature. Although his four-game fastball velocity is down a bit from his prime, it’s still not bad at an average of 93.1 miles (149.8 km). The pitch didn’t die with 10.0 outs per 9 innings. Boston believed Giolito could rebound and gave him a two-year contract.
[사진] Lucas Giolito of the LA Angels. ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)
[사진] Lucas Giolito in Cleveland. ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)
The Mets were also one of the teams that showed interest in Giolito, but were unable to secure him. The Mets, who entered the race to recruit the greatest pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who gave the highest contract ever to a pitcher ($325 million over 12 years), looked at Giolito as Plan B, but failed. again.
The New York Post said, ‘The Mets made a strong impression on Yamamoto, but he had to watch him go to the Dodgers. After that, the Mets pushed for a short-term deal to fill out the starting lineup, and Giolito was one of the most likely free agent candidates. “With Giolito gone, the remaining candidates for the Mets’ free agent starting pitchers are Mike Clevinger, Sean Manea, and Ryu Hyun-jin.” ‘This is it,’ he explained.
Ryu Hyun-jin’s name came up again as a free agent who could be recruited on a short-term contract. The New York media, including the New York Post, have consistently mentioned Ryu Hyun-jin as a candidate to bolster the Mets’ starting lineup since the end of the season. Following Yamamoto, the failure to recruit Giolito has increased the possibility of Ryu Hyun-jin going to the Mets.
Luis Severino of the New York Yankees. /OSEN DB
[OSEN=최규한 기자] Adrian Hauser during his time in Milwaukee. 2022.06.03 / dreamer@osen.co.kr
The Mets bolstered their starting lineup this offseason by signing Luis Severino as a free agent to a one-year, $13 million contract and acquiring Adrian Houser from the Milwaukee Brewers via trade. Severino, a one-time New York Yankees ace, has a high injury risk, limited to 209⅓ innings in 45 games (40 starts) over the past five years, and Hauser, who has been in the rotation initial since 2019, never been. has exceeded the regulation number of innings due to minor injuries every year.
The Mets have Senga Kodai, Jose Quintana, Tyler Magill, and Joey Lucchesi among their current starting pitchers, but other than Senga, there are no starters who can be expected to play at a high level full-time. Depth needs to be strengthened, and Ryu Hyun-jin is considered a good candidate for a short-term contract. Of course, Ryu Hyun-jin is not free from injury risk, but he has the advantage of being a starting pitcher that guarantees clear quality. This offseason, when free agent pick prices are high, receiving a deal worth more than $10 million is possible.
For Ryu Hyun-jin, the big city of New York is also attractive when considering the family living environment. The Mets, who finished fourth in the National League East this year (75 wins, 87 losses, .463 winning percentage), are not a championship contender, but they have strong financial power backed by owner Steve Cohen. The concept for next season is to remodel, but if there is a battle for positions, it can be changed to winnow at any time. If Ryu Hyun-jin, who wants a competitive team, accepts an offer from the Mets, it seems quite possible.
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Lee Sang-hak (dreamer@osen.co.kr)
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