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Former MLB pitcher Park signs for minimum salary

Dec 20, 2011

Former Major League pitcher Park Chan-ho said he wants to pitch in Korea not for the money, but for his passion. He proved it on Tuesday by signing a one-year deal with the Hanwha Eagles on the minim...
Phillies, Rollins agree at $33m

Dec 18, 2011

PHILADELPHIA (AP) ― Jimmy Rollins is bringing his swagger back to the Phillies. Three people familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press that Rollins has agreed to a 3-year, $33 million...
KBO club chiefs give green light ...to Park Chan-ho

Dec 13, 2011

Park Chan-ho enjoyed his best seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (File photo) KBO club chiefs give green light to Park Chan-ho Former Major League Baseball All-Star Park Chan-ho will be able to ...
KBO club presidents give green light to Park Chan-ho

Dec 13, 2011

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Former Major League Baseball All-Star Park Chan-ho will be able to play in his home country next year. Presidents of the eight current clubs in the Korea Baseball Organiza...
Chong Tae-hyon returns from U.S. without firm deal

Dec 7, 2011

Chong Tae-hyon arrives at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday morning. (Yonhap News) Chong Tae-hyon, the South Korean free agent pitcher in contract talks with a Major League Baseball club, r...
Lee Dae-ho joins Orix

Dec 6, 2011

Former Korean MVP Lee Dae-ho has joined the Orix Buffaloes in Japan, the club announced. In a press release, the Buffaloes said they have signed the 29-year-old infielder formerly with the Lotte Gia...
Slugger Lee Seung-yeop rejoins former S. Korean team

Dec 5, 2011

Slugger Lee Seung-yeop has rejoined his former team in South Korea's top baseball league. Lee Seung-yeop (Yonhap News) Lee has signed a one-year deal with the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball O...
Verlander named MVP

Nov 22, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Justin Verlander figured time had run out on his chance to become the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century to be voted Most Valuable Player. Last Tuesday, he found out about 1...
Slugger Lee Dae-ho seeks opportunity in Japan

Nov 20, 2011

Lee Dae-ho of the Lotte Giants has refused to sign a new deal with the Busan-based club in order to pursue new opportunities in Japan. The veteran slugger, who debuted with the Giants in 2001, becam...
Gibson, Maddon voted managers of the year

Nov 17, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Kirk Gibson took a tough-guy approach. So much so, he brought three Navy SEALs to spring training. The SEALs wrote D, W and I on a board. The letters stood for a sense of purpose, no...
S. Korean pitcher pursued by MLB calls off talks with current team

Nov 17, 2011

SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- Free agent baseball pitcher Chong Tae-hyon on Thursday called off salary negotiations with his original South Korean team to seek a career in Major League Baseball (MLB), a...
Verlander bags Cy Young award

Nov 16, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― There was little question Justin Verlander would unanimously win the AL Cy Young Award. Now, the far more intriguing question: Will he take the MVP, too? “Do I think it’s possible? Y...
Kimbrel, Hellickson chosen top rookies

Nov 15, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Craig Kimbrel overpowered hitters with his rocket right arm, then overwhelmed rivals in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. If only, the Atlanta Braves’ closer figured, his final outin...
Will Yoon pitch Stateside?

Nov 11, 2011

Kia pitcher signs with MLB agent Boras The country’s pro-baseball season is over, heralding speculation about players moving to other clubs. And the biggest transfer rumor involves Kia Tigers pitch...
Star free agents hit market in Korean baseball

Nov 9, 2011

A record number of players have declared free agency in South Korea’s top professional baseball circuit, including last year’s MVP, the league office announced Wednesday. According to the Korea Base...