News

This is a new section that I'm trying out.  It will contain random news that pertains to the KBO and Korean baseball.  Most of the news found here will also be seen on MyKBO's Twitter feed.

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February 23rd's Random KBO News

posted by Dan K

  • Korean-American ball player yearning for chance to compete in S. Korea  Yonhap

February 21st's Random KBO News

posted Feb 21, 2012 8:01 AM by Dan K   [ updated Feb 21, 2012 11:09 PM ]

  • An op-ed piece about the KBO in the Korea Times.  "The KBO resembles an insecure autocratic regime that is desperately clinging to misguided ways in an attempt to maintain the status quo."  Korea Times  Korean Version
  • KBO has named Seoul, Busan, and Incheon as candidates to host the 2012 Asia Series.  Yonhap
  • It looks like E-Land's bid for the Dodgers has been withdrawn.  Link

February 20th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 20, 2012 6:57 PM by Dan K   [ updated Feb 20, 2012 10:25 PM ]

  • As talked about on this site yesterday, Kia has officially announced the signing of Horacio Ramirez. (Conflicting reports in Korea about KIA and Ramirez.  Heard this: Horacio Ramirez is headed to Korea for physical and then Japan to join Kia.  Deal is complete pending physical)  Ramirez replaces Alex Graman, who was released earlier this month.  Ramirez will be joining Anthony Lerew as Kia's two foreign players to start the season.  Link

February 19th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 19, 2012 3:04 PM by Dan K   [ updated Feb 19, 2012 10:46 PM ]

  • An interview with Kia's Anthony Lerew by The Patriot-News.  Link
  • Hearing that Kia has signed LHP Horacio Ramirez.  Wiki
  • Harim has been announced as the candidate owner for KBO's 10th team.  Link

February 16th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 16, 2012 6:30 AM by Dan K

  • MLB has fined the Orioles for breaching protocol and held up the contract of Kim Seong-min for 30 days.  Yonhap

February 14th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 14, 2012 11:47 AM by Dan K   [ updated Feb 14, 2012 12:30 PM ]

  • Match-fixing allegations have been brought up against players in the KBO.  Yonhap
  • Heard this: Kia worked out LHP Tyler Lumsden today in Surprise, AZ. Will post more if I hear anything else. 

February 13th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 12, 2012 6:47 AM by Dan K

  • Article from AZ Central about the KBO teams training in Arizona.  Link

February 10th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 10, 2012 5:38 PM by Dan K   [ updated Feb 10, 2012 9:46 PM ]

  • The Orioles have apologized.  "On behalf of the Orioles organization, I offer a sincere apology to the Korea Baseball Organization and the Korea Baseball Association for the club’s unintentional breach of protocol in failing to tender a status check in the process of signing Seong-Min Kim. The Orioles respect Major League Baseball’s recruiting policies and the governing bodies and people that contribute to the growth of baseball around the world.” Yonhap Link
  • Goyang Wonders sign RHP Kobayashi Ryokan.  Link

February 9th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 9, 2012 12:58 PM by Dan K   [ updated Feb 9, 2012 4:09 PM ]

  • 'S. Korean baseball league seeking to revise agreement with MLB to keep players home'
    "We're seeking to revise the agreement so that only those who are playing or have played for professional teams can sign with MLB teams," Jeong said. "That way, we can protect amateur players."  Yonhap
  • Still having more fallout from the O's signing of Kim Seong-min.  O's scouts are now banned from Korea.  Link  Link  Link

February 8th's Random KBO News

posted Feb 8, 2012 7:42 AM by Dan K

  • Kim Seok-min has been suspended from playing in Korea.  Link

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