ML 65 Wins Pitcher
Out Of "Slavery Contract", DET Uniform?
ML 65 wins pitcher out of "slavery contract", DET uniform?
Kenta Maeda, who has escaped from the so-called "slavery contract," is hot. In this situation, there seems to be a very in-depth conversation with the Detroit Tigers.
Maeda, who was nominated by Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the first round of the 2006 Japanese professional baseball rookie draft, challenged the Major League after playing eight seasons in Japan alone and playing in 218 games 28 complete games, leaving a very good 97-57 record with a 2.39 ERA. At that time, Maeda seemed to be able to hold a big contract in his arms as he played as Japan's representative ace, but it was not a reality.
Maeda naturally took a medical test while entering the Major League, and it was revealed that he had a problem with his right elbow. As a result, Maeda signed an eight-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth only 24 million dollars about 31.3 billion won. Of course, it wasn't just $24 million. If various options were achieved, Maeda's contract could have grown to more than $100 million about 130.6 billion won. However, it was undeniable that the guarantee amount was ridiculously low.
Maeda, who signed a "slavery contract," was outstanding in the U.S. Maeda swept 16 wins in 32 games in his first season and made a soft landing with a 3.48 ERA. Maeda was transferred to the Minnesota Twins after recording 47 wins, 35 losses and a 3.87 ERA in the Dodgers alone, with 13 wins the following year. And in Minnesota, he became a free agent FA with an 18-14 record and a 4.02 ERA over four seasons, including Tommy John surgery.
This year's Major League Baseball FA market is called the 'thirsty year'. Except for Shohei Ohtani, there are no resources to be called "big fish." However, this situation seems to be a huge advantage for players with some career. It is a few resources from the perspective of clubs that need to strengthen their power, but they have no choice but to pursue recruitment. Maeda's agent Scott Boras also reported that Maeda is receiving attention from more than 10 clubs.
Multiple local media predict that Maeda will be able to win a contract for more than two years, and the New York Post expects more than $20 million about 26.1 billion won in media other than 36 million dollars about 47 billion won for two years. Currently, the clubs that are very interested in Maeda seem to be "friendly" Minnesota and Detroit Tigers.
Major League Trade Rumors MLBTR, which mainly deals with the news of Major League Baseball's transfer, reported on the 25th that Minnesota is interested in reuniting with Maeda. The media said, "In addition to Maeda, Sonny Gray went out to the FA market in Minnesota. "Even if Chris Paddack returns from Tommy John surgery rehabilitation, the starting rotation is weak," he pointed out.
Detroit is also eyeing Maeda amid reports that Minnesota is interested in continuing to accompany him. John Morosi of the "MLB Network" reported that Detroit had a very in-depth conversation, saying he was interested in recruiting Maeda. "FA Maeda recently had a very intense conversation with Detroit," Morosi said, citing a source. 스포츠토토
It remains to be seen what kind of uniform Maeda, who earned only $51.73 million about 67.5 billion won despite harvesting 65 wins in eight seasons in the Major League, will wear and will be able to escape the "slavery contract" this time.
