Dodgers win Ryu Hyun-jin bidding

[pwaldo]

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/s...a-ryu-hyun-jin

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to spare no expense in their search for talent all over the globe.

The Dodgers bid $25.7 million for a chance to sign Korean left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin, Major League Baseball announced Saturday. Hyun-jin, 25, is a seven-time All-Star for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organiztion.

The Dodgers now have 30 days to negotiate a contract with Ryu, who reportedly is represented by agent Scott Boras. The Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers also were among the clubs thought to be interested in Ryu.

"We have watched Ryu pitch for a long time and he is another option to consider as we look to improve our team in 2013 and beyond," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said in a statement.

[DaClyde]

Since when does MLB have a posting deal with KBO?

[duwal]

ahh, another waste of money.....

[Ledd Raubstur]

^somebodys hating!!!

Hyun-jin had 210 ks in 182+ innings with a 2.66 ERA last year. A 2.80 career ERA. The Dodgers didn't spend 25+ million not to sign him.

projected starting rotation:

Clayton Kershaw
Josh Beckett
Ryu Hyun Jin
Chris Capuano
Aaron Harang

(with Chad Billingsley and Ted Lilly expected to return in 2013)

projected starting lineup:

LF Carl Crawford
SS Dee Gordon
1B Adrian Beltre
CF Matt Kemp
RF Andre Ethier
3B Hanley Ramirez
2B Mark Ellis
C A.J. Ellis

The Dodgers are starting to look like a juggernaut!

[yazfan71]

The Dodgers didn't spend 25+ million not to sign him.

Actually, the Dodgers haven't spent anything yet. They don't have to pay that if they don't get him signed.

[gladdyontherise]

^somebodys hating!!!

Hyun-jin had 210 ks in 182+ innings with a 2.66 ERA last year. A 2.80 career ERA. The Dodgers didn't spend 25+ million not to sign him.

projected starting rotation:

Clayton Kershaw
Josh Beckett
Ryu Hyun Jin
Chris Capuano
Aaron Harang

(with Chad Billingsley and Ted Lilly expected to return in 2013)

projected starting lineup:

LF Carl Crawford
SS Dee Gordon
1B Adrian Beltre
CF Matt Kemp
RF Andre Ethier
3B Hanley Ramirez
2B Mark Ellis
C A.J. Ellis

The Dodgers are starting to look like a juggernaut!

I don't think he's hating. Scouts believe he is more likely to be a reliever in MLB than a starter, plus those are numbers against much lesser competition, against hitters with a different approach.

I wouldn't call the Dodgers a "juggernaut" though, they're just wasting a lot of money right now, it seems.

[sanfran22]

^somebodys hating!!!

Hyun-jin had 210 ks in 182+ innings with a 2.66 ERA last year. A 2.80 career ERA. The Dodgers didn't spend 25+ million not to sign him.

projected starting rotation:

Clayton Kershaw
Josh Beckett
Ryu Hyun Jin
Chris Capuano
Aaron Harang

(with Chad Billingsley and Ted Lilly expected to return in 2013)

projected starting lineup:

LF Carl Crawford
SS Dee Gordon
1B Adrian Beltre
CF Matt Kemp
RF Andre Ethier
3B Hanley Ramirez
2B Mark Ellis
C A.J. Ellis

The Dodgers are starting to look like a juggernaut!

Hahahahahaha. A juggernaut wins 2 world series in 3 years. Not one that spends a zillion dollars to end up 8 games back. A juggernaut, too funny.

[Ledd Raubstur]

Remember, these guys arent going to play 1/5 of the end of the season together like the end of last year, this is going to be the lineup the dodgers start the season with (minus Crawford about the 1st 2 weeks).

You cant tell me this isn't one of the top teams expected to make the playoffs and go all the way next year.
Anyone who says otherwise are either personally misinformed or just fooling themselves.

[gladdyontherise]

Remember, these guys arent going to play 1/5 of the end of the season together like the end of last year, this is going to be the lineup the dodgers start the season with (minus Crawford about the 1st 2 weeks).

You cant tell me this isn't one of the top teams expected to make the playoffs and go all the way next year.
Anyone who says otherwise are either personally misinformed or just fooling themselves.

Guess I'm fooling myself then, because the team they have right now isn't one of the top teams in my opinion. They'll be expected to make the playoffs, though, as they should be. However, spending money on players that aren't worth it doesn't make you one of, or the best.

[sanfran22]

Remember, these guys arent going to play 1/5 of the end of the season together like the end of last year, this is going to be the lineup the dodgers start the season with (minus Crawford about the 1st 2 weeks).

You cant tell me this isn't one of the top teams expected to make the playoffs and go all the way next year.
Anyone who says otherwise are either personally misinformed or just fooling themselves.

So did Hunter Pence, Scutaro, Mijares on the Giants. How'd that work out? Yes, they should be favored. They spend more money then the Yanks. Will they win? Who knows. But you are no Juggernaut until you win at least something.