Choi Ji-man, is it hard to sign a minor league contract? We need to maintain our sense of play even in the independent league... The season is virtually over after July

Choi Ji-man, is it hard to sign a minor league contract? We need to maintain our sense of play even in the independent league... The season is virtually over after July

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More than a month has passed since Choi Ji-man appeared in the FA market, but there has been no news of the contract yet.
Even when he exercised his opt-out right and left the New York Mets organization, it was expected that he would try to enter the big leagues through minor league contracts.

Ahead of the trade deadline of July 31 (Korea Standard Time), each team is busy moving players. However, Choi Ji-man has not been mentioned.

As a result, the minor league contract with the Mets seems to be failing.

Choi chose the Mets, rejecting the offer from the club that made the Major League contract. He could garner up to 3.5 million dollars if he were a member of the Major League. He was confident. However, he was out of competition and saw an opportunity in the Minor League.

If he performed well in Triple-A, he could have had a chance to be called up, but he couldn't appeal with a batting average of 0.190.

Eventually, as it became difficult for the Mets to enter the big league, they exercised their right to opt out, but the FA market was even more barren. Rival teams in the postseason are desperate to find players who could instantly gain strength. No team is willing to give up to him whose performance has been poor even in Triple-A.

It is regrettable that he could have seen the opportunity while playing for Triple-A of the Mets organization. He should have maintained his sense of play even if he did not get a call-up. If he signs a contract now, it will take time for him to regain his performance.

If a contract in the U.S. is difficult, Choi has practically no choice but to play in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), the Taiwan League or the South American League. The U.S. independent league can be an alternative. Yoshitomo Tsutsugo also maintained his performance by placing an enemy in the independent league. 안전놀이터

Going to the KBO League is not realistic.

Choi doesn't have much time left. If he doesn't sign a contract within July, this season is practically over. He has no choice but to hold spring training next spring.