Ryu Hyun-Jin

[dabynsky]

http://worldseriesdreaming.com/2012/10/30/another-opportunity-to-add-starting-pitching-ryu-hyun-jin/

Something I wrote quick this morning about the Cubs and why they should be interested in Ryu Hyun-Jin.

Note to Rice-feel free to change anything because I didn't really have time this morning to proof read as much as I would have liked.

 

[dabynsky]

Jae Kyk Ryu killed the osprey. Ryu Hyun Jin's attitude toward Osprey is unknown at this point.

 

[X]

Is he the guy who killed the osprey?

I thought it was the guy we traded to the marlins for DLee?

 

[Rice Cube]

Hopefully not all Koreans hate birds or birds of prey.

 

[Rice Cube]

But since his name is Ryu, maybe someone should shop a Hadoken fireball instead.

 

[dabynsky]

But since his name is Ryu, maybe someone should shop a Hadoken fireball instead.

Get on it rice and add it to my article.

 

[Rice Cube]

I suck at gifs.

 

[Rice Cube]

Let the bidding begin whenever MLB decides it can:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/hanwha-eagles-to-post-hyun-jin-ryu.html

 

[dabynsky]

This is the guy that I am most interested for the Cubs. I think he fits perfectly for the long term. I really don't think he profiles to be a front of the rotation starter, but should be a decent backend of the rotation lefty that the Cubs can control for 6 years.

 

[Jntg4]

I would absolutely love this signing, this is one we need to get done

 

[Rice Cube]

Keith Law apparently thinks of thought as a reliever and not a starter. If that's the case then I'm not sure he's worth the trouble.

 

[Rice Cube]

^ "thought" = this guy

I got dabynsky'd

 

[Jntg4]

Keith Law apparently thinks of thought as a reliever and not a starter. If that's the case then I'm not sure he's worth the trouble.

Talent is talent, and we need more of it. Plus he doesn't count against our international spending.

 

[dabynsky]

Keith Law apparently thinks of thought as a reliever and not a starter. If that's the case then I'm not sure he's worth the trouble.

Yeah if he is a reliever than it is probably going to cost more than he is worth, but he has competed well in international competition a few years ago. This is Cubs Den quick take on him:

Why he fits: Throws strikes and a good track record in the KBO. One of their best pitchers. Cubs have scouted well in Korea.

Why he doesn't: Stuff is average at best and the question is whether it would play against MLB hitters. Keith Law believes he's a reliever here though if the Cubs signed him, he'd definitely get a crack at the rotation

 

[Rice Cube]

I will operate under the assumption that those in charge are smarter than I am and trust their judgment

 

[Rice Cube]

Bleacher Nation has a blurb up suggesting the Cubs are one of the big players for Ryu.

 

[dabynsky]

Hadoken!

 

[Rice Cube]

Brett says bids were due today...should know within the week who gets to negotiate.

http://www.bleachernation.com/2012/...itcher-hyun-jin-ryu-were-due-today-at-4pm-ct/

 

[Kleats]

Jaime Moyer lasted a long time w 'average' stuff ( and of course got better after he left w time and experience ) . Who knows . Depends on how well he can locate ( which is something some guys can never do ). Glavine absolutely lived on the outside corner - that pinpoint pitch and control that made him one of the best .

But above avg talent is above avg talent , and he's a lefty so he's worth a shot .

 

[Rice Cube]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...ago-cubs-gm-meetings-20121108,0,6834990.story

Looks like the Cubs threw their names in the hat too.