Pirates remain and local media reports one after another for 460 million yen a year
It was reported locally that Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, an outfielder who had become a free agent from Pirates, agreed to remain for $ 4 million a year (about 460 million yen). The US media said that a single-year contract would bring benefits to both Tsutsugo and the team.
The local “DK Pittsburgh Sports” mentioned that Tsutsugo wanted a one-year contract, “If we can repeat our activities in this season’s Pirates, we may be able to set up for a larger contract next year. No, “he emphasized. He pointed out that if he can continue to hit .268 (127 at bats, 34 hits), 8 home runs and 25 RBIs in 43 games since joining in August, it will lead to a large contract after 2023.
As GM Ben Cherington of the team has indicated his intention, it is likely that the appointment will be mainly on the first base. Although he is in a position with Colin Moran infielder who participated in 99 games this season, it is expected that he will be able to secure an opportunity to participate in the situation where the designated hitter system is likely to be introduced in the National League.
Jake Cruz, a pirate reporter on the MLB official website, tweeted, “A team with low extra-base hits has an affordable contract with a player with a lot of power? Maybe we should be grateful for tomorrow.” He mentioned the benefits of residual Tsutsugo. Meanwhile, the US’s largest transfer information site, Trade Roomers, points out that $ 4 million a year is a low risk for the team. He also touched on the possibility that if the results are not as expected, they may be used as pieces during the summer trading deadline.
(Full-Count editorial department)
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