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Dodgers Linked to KBO Star in Unexpected Free Agency Move

Dodgers Linked to KBO Star in Unexpected Free Agency Move

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Korean baseball player Sung Mun Song as a potential third baseman. This move could bring a younger player into their team, which has several older players. Song has shown strong performance in Korea, and his potential contract is cheaper than some other options.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering signing Sung Mun Song from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).
  • Song is a third baseman for the Kiwoom Heroes and was posted for MLB teams on November 20.
  • Dodgers reportedly prefer Song over other Japanese players like Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto.
  • Song, 29 years old, is younger than some current Dodgers players, making him an attractive option.
  • His projected MLB contract is around $12.5 million, less than Murakami's expected $90 million.
  • Song has a career batting average of .284 with 80 home runs in nine seasons.
  • He can sign with an MLB team by December 21.
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