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Baltimore Orioles: Three potential offseason moves

By Adam Taylor McKillop

A general view of the stadium before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 23, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
A general view of the stadium before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 23, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Kim Ha-Seong #7 of Kiwoom Heroes bats in the bottom of the eighth inning during the KBO League game between Lotte Giants and Kiwoom Heroes at the Gocheok Sky Dome on July 24, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images) /

Is Baltimore in the market for Ha-seong Kim?

The Orioles, even under GM Elias, have not recently been known to go after the bigger name free agents. However, Ha-seong Kim offers a rare opportunity for the franchise.

Kim, recently rated as one of the top 2021 free agents by Call to the Pen, presents a unique opportunity for Baltimore. At face value, he fits a need to add infield depth, especially on the left side of the infield. But how will the Orioles afford one of the higher-rated free agents of the class?

Kim has been a star shortstop for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO. Despite his clear talent, major league clubs often exercise caution for batters lacking experience hitting MLB pitching. Add in the unclear free-agent market after a down-year for club revenues, Kim’s stock may not sell as high as usual.

The 25-year-old offers Baltimore the ability to plug an MLB-level talent immediately on the left side of the infield. Yet, with Baltimore still in rebuild mode, this gives Kim an extended period of time to adjust to MLB pitching, if necessary.  Kim is a versatile defender and can easily slot in at either shortstop or third base. This seems like a worthy option for Baltimore to explore.

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