It's helpful to have it...News of the 'Precious Offensive Shortstop' FA yet? "All possibilities are open."

It's helpful to have it...News of the 'Precious Offensive Shortstop' FA yet? "All possibilities are open."

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"All possibilities are open for now."

The Hanwha Eagles has been the fastest moving team in the Stove League. After the opening of the FA market, he signed a four-year contract with infielder Shim Woo-joon for a total of 5 billion won, and immediately completed a four-year contract with pitcher Um Sang-baek for a total of 7.8 billion won.

Hanwha, which spent a total of 12.8 billion won for four years, quickly drew a sketch for next season as it completed all the recruitment of foreign players.

I've finished a big winter task, but I haven't been able to completely shake it off yet.

Ha Joo-seok, who wore Hanwha's uniform in the first round of the rookie draft in 2012, became the first FA in his career after the end of this season.

Starting with 115 appearances in 2016, Ha played as Hanwha's main shortstop. He appeared in only five games due to a knee injury in 2019, but he has remained strong, hitting 10 home runs in 2021. He also served as captain.

The problem is that after the end of the 2022 season, he was caught drunk driving during the closing camp and suspended from 70 games. It effectively blew the 2023 season, leaving a stain on its image.

The bigger problem was that the position that had been firmly maintained was shaken. Lee Do-yoon showed a step up with a batting average of .252 in 106 games.

Ha finished this season with a batting average of 292 and one homerun in 64 games. Due to hamstring injury in the early days of this season, he failed to display 100 percent of performance. He had a batting average of 367 in 13 games in July and a batting average of 421 in 10 games in August, but failed to completely regain the starting position.

Ha, who was not in a good position, chose to join the FA after the end of the season. Ha, who was in Grade B position to send a reward player other than 25, is taking on a new challenge.

In the meantime, Hanwha recruited Shim Woo-joon to fill its position as the main shortstop. Shim is a card that guarantees his defense capability. Although Shim was considered to be a little weak in hitting, Hanwha coach Kim Kyung-moon showed expectations as the main shortstop by ordering Shim and his batting parts to give him a fast foot.

With the recruitment of Shim Woo-joon, Hanwha can have some leeway in its contract with Ha. Lee Do-yoon and other rookie Bae Seung-soo and Lee Ji-sung are aiming for the backup position by playing stable defense. Ha is a resource that can be helpful if he exists, but it is difficult to guarantee a clear chance to play.

Eventually, people started talking about signing and trading. Hanwha is also not negative about signing and trading. If the card is properly matched, it is determined that it will do well for the sake of the player. "We are open to all possibilities," a Hanwha official said. "If the card is correct, we can sign and trade."

Ha Joo-seok is also capable of playing as the main shortstop depending on the team. Although he suffered an injury this year, he is a resource that can be expected to play full-time and double-digit home runs. The sincerity is not bad either. 스포츠토토

Although they drew the line that they are not interested in external FA, Doosan Bears, Kiwoom Heroes, and Lotte Giants are also teams that have gaps in their shortstop positions. Ha Joo-seok can also be a card for insurance in a team seeking "presidential power."

There is still a long way to go, but the player himself is worth it. In which team will Ha Joo-seok's 2025 season be held.