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[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN / Kubatko: http://www.masnsport...n-to-korea.html

This will certainly be an interesting player to watch, with Duquette deeming the 17 year old Sung-min as the best Amateur Korean.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Camden Depot: http://camdendepot.b...-duquettes.html

[FlavaDave10]

From the limited things I've heard about him, I like the signing. Great to see the Orioles being aggressive in the international market for once. Now we just have to assert ourselves in Latin America *cough cough CESPEDES cough cough*

[Greg Pappas]

I agree that being aggressive in the international market is a serious positive. Kudos to DD and his staff for this.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: A Koren reporter's perspective
http://www.masnsport...-seong-min.html

[BSLChrisStoner]

Camden Depot: An interview with Yoo Jee-ho about the Orioles and South Korea
http://camdendepot.b...ut-orioles.html

[BobPhelan]

Well, forget this signing...

http://www.masnsport...s-contract.html

At least for now.

[ChaosLex]

He won't be able to join the club for 30 days. The O's have also been fined an undisclosed amount by the commissioner's office.

http://www.masnsport...s-contract.html

[You Play to Win the Game]

Based on everything I've heard, the voiding of his contract could be a blessing in disguise. The bad blood we may have fostered in Korea, however, isn't promising.

[Can_of_corn]

According to Jeeho Yoo it wasn't voided just held up.

http://english.yonha... ... 0315F.HTML

According to KBO officials, MLB said the contract, reportedly worth US$550,000, will not be approved for the next 30 days as part of its sanctions on the Orioles. Kim will have to leave the team for the duration and train on his own.

"The contract between Kim and Baltimore is still valid," one official said. "But after receiving our complaint, MLB has decided not to approve it for 30 days in what we feel is a symbolic gesture. And fining the team is also a significant step."

[BSLChrisStoner]

Baseball America: O's Korean signing raises eyebrows
http://www.baseballa...12/2613037.html

[JeremyStrain]

Baseball America: O's Korean signing raises eyebrows
http://www.baseballa...12/2613037.html

Somewhere Keith Law smirks.

[bnickle]

MLB nixing this thing was a blessing. As was the Chong deciding not to sign. DD just scares the crap out of me. I think he's thrown a lot of crap against the wall hoping something sticks in regards to his international signings. A lot of us wanted an increase in this market but I have no confidence in this organization and it's scouts decision making.

[Can_of_corn]

Baseball America: O's Korean signing raises eyebrows
http://www.baseballa...12/2613037.html

Somewhere Keith Law smirks.

Keith Law is always smirking.

[Kevin Ebert]

It's certainly not new, but here's my take on the Korea situation. And it includes this lovely picture.

http://eutawstreetbl... ... korea.html

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[BSLChrisStoner]

Camden Chat (Podcast): http://www.camdencha...sible#storyjump

Includes an interview with Jon Bernhardt from Baseball Prospectus, discussing the Korean lefty.

[Can_of_corn]

According to Eduardo Encina of the Sun the O's had Kim come and throw for them last month.

http://www.baltimore..._medium=twitter

Then they didn't tender him a contract. Really ticks me off since he is banned from playing in Korea. This is a real black mark on the organization and I wish someone would make a big enough stink about it that the kid gets something.

[Mike B]

According to Eduardo Encina of the Sun the O's had Kim come and throw for them last month.

http://www.baltimore..._medium=twitter

Then they didn't tender him a contract. Really ticks me off since he is banned from playing in Korea. This is a real black mark on the organization and I wish someone would make a big enough stink about it that the kid gets something.

Good Post...this was butchered from the jump. The kid gets banned, the Orioles get thrown out and nothing is gained. Not DD's finest hour.

[RichardZ]

This just confirms that the rest of the scouting community was right and our guy(s) were wrong. I would guess that Ray P. suggested this kid and after all of the publicity (everyone saying the kid was being way overpaid) someone Duquette or Angelos insisted on seeing this kid before committing to the dollars. It looks bad for sure but the Korean baseball association stepping in, probably saved the Orioles from a 500K mistake. Unfortunately, the kid winds up the loser through no fault of his own.

[Kevin Ebert]

This just confirms that the rest of the scouting community was right and our guy(s) were wrong. I would guess that Ray P. suggested this kid and after all of the publicity (everyone saying the kid was being way overpaid) someone Duquette or Angelos insisted on seeing this kid before committing to the dollars. It looks bad for sure but the Korean baseball association stepping in, probably saved the Orioles from a 500K mistake. Unfortunately, the kid winds up the loser through no fault of his own.

This. 100%

Someone needs to find a way to get rid of Ray Poitevint. The game has obviously passed the old man by. What is he 85 now? He has no business handling such an important job for a major league organization.