Toronto Blue Jays sign Ryu Hyun-jin on 4-year US$ 80 million contract
‘2천만달러 사나이’ 류현진, 내년 MLB 연봉 아시아 선수 4위
South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin will certainly be wearing a new MLB attire following year putting pen to paper on a four-year deal worth 80 million U.S. dollars with the Toronto Blue Jays.
The beast deal makes Ryu the greatest paid South Korean pitcher in background.
Lee Seung-jae records.
Christmas came a few days early for ‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin.
On Monday, the lefty authorized a monster offer to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays for the following four years.
The offer gives Ryu 80 million U.S. dollars over 4 years, … for a yearly income of 20 million bucks.
Considering that there’s no opt-out condition in the contract, … the full 80 million bucks is essentially completely assured.
Having joined the LA Dodgers in 2013 on a 6-year, 36 million buck agreement, … Ryu’s wage has greater than tripled.
His 20 million dollar yearly salary makes him the 41st highest-paid gamer for the upcoming 2020 period, … and the 15th highest-paid pitcher in the Majors.
It also makes Ryu the 4th highest possible paid among Asian players in the Majors, … behind New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka at 23 million, … Yu Darvish of the Chicago Cubs at 22 million as well as fellow South Korean Choo Shin-soo of the Texas Rangers at 21 million.
Ryu’s 4 year handle heaven Jays also makes him the highest-paid South Korean pitcher of perpetuity, … as he shatters the 5-year 65 million buck bargain Park Chan-ho checked in 2002 to bet the Texas Rangers.
Nevertheless, the significant paycheck comes the burden of living up to the buzz.
Ryu will certainly have to join in a lot more hitter friendlier organization, … and compete versus the American League East.
The AL East has long been one of the toughest divisions in the Majors, … as the Blue Jays compete against teams like the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, … in addition to the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays.
While it may spend some time to get used to his brand-new surroundings, … for the time being, … Ryu has 80 million factors to grin this Christmas.
Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.
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