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All posts tagged "Park Byung-ho"

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  Park Byung-ho pleased with Twins contract, ready for adjustments

  SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korean slugger Park Byung-ho, unveiled as the newest member of the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, said he had no issues with what some regard as a modest contract with the Major League Baseball...

  • Posted December 3, 2015
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  It’s official: Minnesota Twins sign Park Byung-ho to 4-year, $12 million contract

  By Brian Han The wait is over. South Korean slugger Park Byung-ho officially became a Major League Baseball (MLB) player on Tuesday. The Minnesota Twins announced that they agreed to sign the 29-year-old to a four-year contract for...

  • Posted December 1, 2015
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  Nearing deal with Minnesota Twins, Park Byung-ho departs for US

  INCHEON (Yonhap) — Nearing his first big league deal with the Minnesota Twins, South Korean slugger Park Byung-ho departed for the United States on Sunday, saying he’s hoping for “a positive result.” Park told reporters assembled at...

  • Posted November 30, 2015
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  Baseball fan US envoy Lippert predicts MLB success for Park Byung-ho

  SEOUL (Yonhap) — When he’s not busy representing the United States in South Korea, Mark Lippert enjoys attending professional baseball games. In fact, the top U.S. envoy to Seoul has become such a dedicated fan in just...

  • Posted November 20, 2015
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  ESPN rates Park Byung-ho No. 2 on 2016 AL Rookie of the Year candidate list

  SEOUL (Yonhap) — He has yet to sign a major league contract, but that hasn’t stopped at least one U.S. website from listing South Korean slugger Park Byung-ho as a Rookie of the Year candidate for 2016....

  • Posted November 17, 2015
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  Minnesota Twins win rights to S. Korean super slugger Park Byung-ho

  By Brian Han The bidding war for South Korean super slugger Park Byung-ho ended at $12.85 million. Now the mystery of who the winner has been revealed as the Minnesota Twins, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan....

  • Posted November 9, 2015
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  Nexen Heroes accept $12.85M posting bid for Park Byung-ho

  By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korean baseball team Nexen Heroes said Saturday they’ve accepted a winning bid of US$12.85 million by a big league club for their posted infielder Park Byung-ho. The Heroes reached the...

  • Posted November 6, 2015
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