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• Mets, Ji-Man Choi Agree To Minor League Deal
The Mets are in agreement with first baseman Ji-Man Choi on a minor league contract, according to a Korean-language report from Naver Sports (h/t to Homin Lee). It’s a split deal that’d pay Choi at different rates for time spent in the majors versus Triple-A. While the deal’s base value is still unclear, Naver reports that…...2024
• Jose Rojas Nearing Deal With KBO’s Doosan Bears
Infielder/outfielder Jose Rojas has been getting attention from multiple Korea Baseball Organization teams, and Rojas looks to be nearing a deal with the Doosan Bears, according to a Naver Sports report (Korean language link). Rojas elected free agency after than accept an outright assignment to the Giants’ Triple-A affiliate in September, after clearing DFA waivers.…...2022
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• Nick Martini Reportedly In Discussions With KBO’s NC Dinos
Outfielder Nick Martini is in discussions with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization, according to a report from Naver Sports (h/t to Sung Min Kim). If a deal is finalized, the 31-year-old will make the jump to South Korea after spending the past eleven years in affiliated ball. Martini has suited up in the majors…...2021
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• Glenn Sparkman Agrees To Sign With KBO’s Lotte Giants
Right-hander Glenn Sparkman has agreed to sign with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization, according to Naver Sports (hat tip to reporter Sung Min Kim). The deal will be official once Sparkman passes a physical. This is the second straight year that Sparkman has signed with an international team. He inked a deal…...2021
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• Mike Montgomery To Sign With KBO’s Samsung Lions
Veteran left-hander Mike Montgomery will finalize a contract with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization today, MLBTR has confirmed. Naver Sports in South Korea first reported that a deal between the Lions and the Ballengee Group client was “likely.” Montgomery, 31, was in Spring Training with the Mets but didn’t land a roster…...2021
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• SK Wyverns Release Nick Kingham
The SK Wyverns of the Korea Baseball Organization have released right-hander Nick Kingham, Naver Sports reports (translation via MyKBO’s Dan Kurtz, on Twitter). The former Pirates top prospect was limited to just two starts before going down with an elbow injury that has yet to sufficiently heal. Kingham, 28, signed with the Wyverns back in…...2020
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2020

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2024
"The Mets are in agreement with first baseman Ji-Man Choi on a minor league contract, according to a Korean-language report from Naver Sports (h/t to Homin Lee)."

2022
"Infielder/outfielder Jose Rojas has been getting attention from multiple Korea Baseball Organization teams, and Rojas looks to be nearing a deal with the Doosan Bears, according to a Naver Sports report (Korean language link)."

2021
"Naver Sports in South Korea first reported that a deal between the Lions and the Ballengee Group client was “likely."

2020
"Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo has decided to donate $1,000 to each of the club’s nearly 200 minor leaguers, per a report from Naver Sports in Choo’s native South Korea (link in Korean)."

2019
"South Korean submariner Byung-Hyun Kim announced his retirement from professional baseball in an interview with Lee Jae-kook of SPOTV Sports Time, covered here by Naver Sports."

2018
"The Brewers have signed first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, his agency announced (via Naver Sports; h/t: Sung Min Kim of River Ave Blues, on Twitter)."

2017
"The contract, first reported by Naver Sports in Korea, will guarantee Hwang $1."

2016
"Left-hander David Huff has signed a contract with the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization, the team announced (Korean link to Naver Sports; hat tip to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO."

2015
"(The news comes via Korean outlet Naver Sports, at a Korean language link."

2014
"Here are some minor moves from around baseball… Nyjer Morgan has signed a contract with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization, as per a report from Naver Sports (hat tip to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO."

• Mets, Ji-Man Choi Agree To Minor League Deal
2024
• Mike Montgomery To Sign With KBO’s Samsung Lions
2021

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• Pirates prospect Ji-hwan Bae found guilty of assaulting former girlfriend
Pirates prospect Ji-hwan Bae has been found guilty by a South Korean court of assaulting his former girlfriend. Naver Sports reported the news, with Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic covering the story in further detail. Allegations arose earlier this year against Bae, a talented 19-year-old infielder, relating to a New Year’s Eve incident in 2017. The Pittsburgh organization reported the matter to ...2018
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• Brewers Sign Ji-Man Choi To Minor League Deal
The Brewers have signed first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, his agency announced (via Naver Sports; h/t: Sung Min Kim of River Ave Blues, on Twitter). Choi’s deal comes with an $850K salary if he makes the Brewers’ roster and a chance to earn $650K more…...2018
• Giants Nearing Minor League Deal With Jae-Gyun Hwang
The Giants are closing in on a minor league contract with Korean third baseman Jae-gyun Hwang, tweets Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. The contract, first reported by Naver Sports in Korea, will guarantee Hwang $1.5MM if he makes the big league roster in Spring Training, according to Baggarly. John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle…...2017
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• Hillman to manage in Korea Baseball Organization
Astros bench coach Trey Hillman is set to become the manager of SK Wyverns in the Korea Baseball Organization, the South Korean team announced Thursday. According to Naver Sports, Hillman will get a two-year deal worth $1.6 million....2016
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• David Huff Signs With KBO’s LG Twins
Left-hander David Huff has signed a contract with the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization, the team announced (Korean link to Naver Sports; hat tip to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net). Huff’s base salary with his new club is $550K, per the announcement. The 31-year-old Huff made a pair of appearances with the Angels this…...2016
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• Byung-Ho Park: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free-Agent 1B
2015

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• Nexen Heroes Accept $12.85MM Posting Fee For Byung-ho Park
Korea’s Nexen Heroes have decided to accept a $12.85MM bid on the rights to negotiate a big league contract with first baseman Byung-Ho Park, the club said in an announcement. (The news comes via Korean outlet Naver Sports, at a Korean language link. Han Lee of Global Sporting Integration tweeted the key portion of the report in English.) It is…...2015
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• Minor Moves: Morgan, Snodgress, Cubs
Here are some minor moves from around baseball… Nyjer Morgan has signed a contract with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization, as per a report from Naver Sports (hat tip to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net). Morgan played in … ...2014

• Shin-Soo Choo giving $1K to every minor leaguer in Rangers’ system
Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that it is extending its support program for minor-league players during the coronavirus pandemic, and those at the lower levels of the Texas Rangers’ farm system have even more money coming their way courtesy of Shin-Soo Choo. In addition to the $400 per week and medical benefits they will get from MLB, Rangers minor leaguers will also be receiving $1,00...2020
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• Pirates Prospect Ji-hwan Bae Found Guilty Of Assaulting Former Girlfriend
Pirates prospect Ji-hwan Bae has been found guilty by a South Korean court of assaulting his former girlfriend. Naver Sports reported the news, with Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic covering the story in further detail (subscription link). Allegations arose earlier this year against Bae, a talented 19-year-old infielder, relating to a New Year’s Eve incident in…...2018
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• Pirates prospect Ji-hwan Bae found guilty of assaulting former girlfriend
2018

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• Shin-Soo Choo Donates $1K To Each Rangers Minor Leaguer
Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo has decided to donate $1,000 to each of the club’s nearly 200 minor leaguers, per a report from Naver Sports in Choo’s native South Korea (link in Korean). Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News confirms the story and has more on Choo’s donation. As Grant explains, Choo has often…...2020
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• Giants Nearing Minor League Deal With Jae-Gyun Hwang
2017

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• Nexen Heroes Accept $12.85MM Posting Fee For Byung-ho Park
2015

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• Brewers Sign Ji-Man Choi To Minor League Deal
2018
• David Huff Signs With KBO’s LG Twins
2016

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• Source: Brewers sign Choi to Minors deal
The Brewers have agreed to terms with free-agent first baseman/left fielder Ji-Man Choi on a Minor League deal, according to a report from Naver Sports. The club has not confirmed the report....2018
• Byung-Ho Park: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free-Agent 1B
2015

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• SK Wyverns Release Nick Kingham
2020

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• Texas DH Shin-Soo Choo donates $1K to every minor leaguer in Rangers' system
Rangers designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo has decided to donate $1,000 to each of the club’s nearly 200 minor leaguers, per a report from Naver Sports in Choo’s native South Korea. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News confirms the story and has more on Choo’s donation. As Grant explains, Choo has often spoken of his desire to help the game’s next generation of players — just as he was helped out by...2020
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• Brewers Sign Ji-Man Choi To Minor League Deal
2018
• Byung-Ho Park: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Free-Agent 1B
2015

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