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In a surprise move, longtime Cubs infielder Addison Russell has found a
landing spot in Korea’s top league. He’s joining the Kiwoom Heroes on a
$530K contract, per Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News (via Twitter).
Once a top prospect and promising young big leaguer, Russell is best known
now for off-field malfeasance. Russell was suspended under the league’s
domestic violence policy after his ex-wife detailed serious allegations of
abuse.
The Cubs still gave Russell another shot, keeping him through arbitration in
2019 and bringing him back to the majors after the suspension was served. But
Russell was not able to take advantage of the second chance, as he continued
to produce middling offensive numbers.
All told, since the start of the 2017 season, Russell carries only a
.243/.310/.379 batting line. While he’s a quality defensive performer, that
wasn’t enough output to merit another trip through arbitration this past
offseason.
Though the Cubs had already absorbed the public relations hit of retaining
Russell, other organizations declined to bring him aboard this past winter.
He was waiting for an opportunity even while Spring Training neared
completion.
The lack of a big league deal may ultimately have helped Russell secure his
next chance. Unlike most players of his ability levels, the 26-year-old was
not under contract when the Heroes went looking for another foreign player.
Russell will have a chance to get his career back on track in the KBO, which
is playing at full tile (albeit still sans fans) while MLB tries to get its
own season underway.
前小熊大物因为家暴被小熊解约 用年薪53万美元加盟了KBO的Kiewoom 英雄队
家暴仔刚好到适合的国家(?)