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posted Feb 21, 2012 8:01 AM by Dan K
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updated Feb 21, 2012 11:09 PM
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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 TimesKorean 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It looks like E-Land's bid for the Dodgers has been withdrawn.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
posted Feb 20, 2012 6:57 PM by Dan K
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updated Feb 20, 2012 10:25 PM
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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
posted Feb 10, 2012 5:38 PM by Dan K
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updated Feb 10, 2012 9:46 PM
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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.” YonhapLink
posted Feb 9, 2012 12:58 PM by Dan K
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updated Feb 9, 2012 4:09 PM
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'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. LinkLinkLink
