Lee Jung-hoo, who was thrilled to meet Ichiro, also watched a cruel scene

Lee Jung-hoo 26, San Francisco Giants received a surprising gift ahead of an exhibition game against Seattle on the 11th . He met his idol, Seattle Special Adviser Ichiro Suzuki, a role model in his baseball career. There was an organizer. It was San Francisco manager Bob Melvin.

Melvin started his coaching career in Seattle, where Ichiro was one of the best players of the time. After hearing that Ichiro was Lee Jung-hoo's idol, Melvin made time to prepare for the event. Originally, San Francisco had a split squad day in which two players were divided into two on the day, and according to the custom, Melvin had to lead the players at home, but he made room with Ichiro on an away trip. If it was a preferential treatment, it was a preferential treatment.  토토사이트 추천

Unlike other key players, Lee who did not play at home but embarked on an away game, could have been touched by the club's consideration in many ways. He proved again that he is a precious body. The San Francisco Giants made a six-year contract with Lee Jung-hoo for a total of 113 million U.S. dollars ahead of this season. The deal exceeded public expectations. When the posting money to Kiwoom was included, the total investment amounted to more than 130 million dollars. It was an investment that would be impossible if not for certain.

San Francisco has paid more attention to many areas besides annual salary. Compared to other athletes, the team provided ample amount of tickets to and from the U.S. and Korea. It is known that eight tickets are provided annually including first class and business class. As expected, it was a top-class treatment. Besides that, the team is meticulously paying attention to housing conditions. This shows how much the team cherishes Lee Jung-hoo.

However, the meeting between Lee Jung-hoo and Ichiro was not the only issue that made headlines. The San Francisco Giants made a waiver announcement on JD Davis, which was expected to be the team's starting third baseman. San Francisco recently signed Matt Chapman, an All-Star third baseman, with a three-year contract. The utility of Davis has become ambiguous. Still, since he has some offense, he could have just left it on the roster. He needs to prepare for injuries during the season or has designated hitter slots.

Nevertheless, the fact that the San Francisco Giants waived Davis and released him on Wednesday without conditions showed the sobering world of the Major League business. Davis had to adjust his salary because he failed to agree on an annual salary with the club ahead of this season. Davis offered 6.9 million dollars and the club 6.55 million dollars. It was not a big difference with 350,000 dollars, but they failed to reach an agreement and ultimately made a decision. The winner was Davis.

San Francisco aimed for its blind spot in the system. It wasn't a crime to blame, but it was like that in the system. If an annual salary is determined through salary adjustment, the team will be given a 45-match salary if released within 15 days of the opening game. However, if released before the season, the team only needs to pay 30 days' worth of salary. Davis' 30-day salary is about 1.1 million U.S. dollars. The San Francisco Giants hurriedly released Davis in consideration of this, and he just wasted about 5.8 million dollars in annual salary. It could sign a contract with another team later, but it is a huge loss.

According to local media reports, San Francisco players are deeply agitated after hearing the news of Davis' release. The club's treatment is too harsh. Matt Hannaford, Davis' agent, also criticizes San Francisco for not engaging in negotiations properly. He said he offered the amount only once before the deadline for salary adjustment. On the contrary, General Manager Farhan Zaidi countered that he did not stick to the amount.

For Davis, it was cruel. Many of his teammates complained about the cruelty of the matter, as most of them were in an "eul" situation. Few players like Lee Jung-hoo have a huge salary guarantee of six years and have the right to reject the minor league. Many of them live a day amid anxiety that they might be released soon. Lee Jung-hoo, who lived in the same clubhouse with him, cannot be unaware of the harsh business world. He needs to play baseball well to have power.

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