Kang

notes34 · Post by **notes34** » Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:02 pm

Hopefully we see a healthy and motivated Kang:

•Although the Pirates bought out infielder Jung Ho Kang’s 2019 option after last season, he re-signed with the team on a cheaper deal eight days later. Manager Clint Hurdle suggested Sunday that Kang drew interest from elsewhere during his short stint on the market, per Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, but was determined to “make good” with the Pirates. The 31-year-old Kang is “thankful” to the organization, according to his interpreter, as it has stuck by him amid off-field tribulations. Kang, of course, sat out nearly all of the previous two seasons after a DUI arrest in his native South Korea rendered him unable to secure a U.S. visa. There was also a sexual assault claim against Kang in 2016, though charges were never filed.

Osushawn · Post by **Osushawn** » Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:48 pm

I have a feeling he is going to put up a good year for the Buccos. 20hr's, 270avg. He will be gearing up to hit free agency so will need a good year.

BenM · Post by **BenM** » Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:00 pm

This

Kang, of course, sat out nearly all of the previous two seasons after a DUI arrest in his native South Korea rendered him unable to secure a U.S. visa. There was also a sexual assault claim against Kang in 2016, though charges were never filed.

Makes me doubt this.

Manager Clint Hurdle suggested Sunday that Kang drew interest from elsewhere during his short stint on the market

If he does bounce back to his previous form, that could make for an extremely awkward Comeback Player of the Year award.