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Lotte Coach Kim Tae-hyung, "Ahn Chi-hong will be Absent... But we Expect Kim Min-seong to be Second Baseman"
Lotte thirsty for victory.
“This year’s fall baseball, the goal is to win within three years.”
For coach Kim Tae-hyung (56), who has taken over the leadership of the professional baseball Lotte Giants starting this season, spring camp is actually the stage where work begins in earnest. 파워볼실시간
After taking office as coach last November, I watched the final training held at Sangdong Stadium in Gimhae, but the spring camp held with all key players in attendance is bound to have a different meaning.
This year, Lotte will hold the first camp in Guam and then move to Okinawa, Japan to hold the second camp focused on actual games.
Coach Kim, who visited Incheon International Airport on the 31st to leave for Guam, said in an interview with reporters, "I'm looking forward to it because it's the day I leave for training with a new team.
I think I'll have a lot to do when I get there, and I'll prepare well for the many things I've planned and finish the camp well." He said.
At the time of his inauguration, Coach Kim Tae-hyung promised the ‘championship’ that Lotte fans dream of.
When asked if that promise is still valid, he said, "It's not that easy to win, but my goal is to win within three years (the contract period).
This year's fall baseball is my first goal."
When you think of Coach Kim Tae-hyung, what comes to mind is his powerful charisma that makes it seem like he can overpower players with just his eyes.
He, who opened a new era by advancing to the Korean Series for 7 consecutive years at Doosan based on such leadership, said that he had nothing to ask the players at Lotte.
This is because, “Even if we don’t talk about it, I know that we will work well together as a team.”
From a player's perspective, since the head of the team first placed trust in him, he has no choice but to work harder to meet those expectations.
Coach Kim Tae-hyung said, "The players are well aware that the competition is fierce.
Too much competition leads to pressure," and added, "I wish there would be less of that pressure.
I can see that the Lotte players' determination is exceptional.
I can feel that their overall mindset has improved." He praised.
Instead, he said he would not forget the burden he felt as a director.
Coach Kim asked, "I didn't just come to this team.
I came here to achieve results.
The players also have to produce results.
Let's spend the season with a sense of responsibility for each other."
Lotte spent this Stove League relatively quietly.
They captured Jeon Jun-woo, a free agent (FA) within the team, but lost their starting second baseman by sending Ahn Chi-hong to the Hanwha Eagles.
To make up for this, they recruited Kim Min-seong from the LG Twins through a sign-and-trade method and gave up Kim Min-soo.
Coach Kim acknowledged, “Kim Min-seong is also here, and there are existing players in addition to new players like Choi Hang and Oh Seon-jin,” but “Still, the weight of Ahn Chi-hong is clear.”
The starting second baseman candidate has already been decided in my mind.
Manager Kim explained, "Kim Min-seong played all infield positions at LG.
Among them, he looked very good at second base.
He is expected to be a second baseman."
The starting lineup, which consists of Park Se-woong, Na Kyun-an, and two foreign pitchers, has no major problems.
However, the problem is that left-handed pitcher Shim Jae-min, who was a strong candidate for the 5th starter, is injured and will not be able to play until the opening game.
Coach Kim emphasized, "I will talk with the pitching coach about the 5th starter through camp. 온라인카지노
Lotte's existing resources are good.
Now, there must be a player who stands out unrivaled."