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All posts tagged "pittsburgh pirates"

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  Pittsburgh’s Kang Jung-ho hits home run in first preseason game

  By Brian Han (UPDATED) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to sign Kang Jung-ho is already paying off in the teams’ first preseason game. The 27-year-old shortstop from South Korea hit a solo homer in the third inning against...

  • Posted March 3, 2015
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  New Pirate Kang Jung-ho feeling responsibility as trailblazer for S. Korean baseball

  SURPRISE, Arizona (Yonhap) — Having recently reached a history-making agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates, South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho said Saturday he feels added responsibility as a trailblazer for baseball in his native country. Kang’s four-year deal...

  • Posted January 21, 2015
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  New Pirate Kang Jung-ho to adapt to second base

  (Yonhap) — South Korean baseball player Kang Jung-ho, who recently signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has mostly played shortstop in his pro career. With the Pirates’ infield filled with established big leaguers, Kang may be asked to...

  • Posted January 20, 2015
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  It’s official: Kang Jung-ho is a Pirate!

  The contract includes a $5.5 million club option for 2019 with a $1 million buyout, meaning it could turn out to be a $12 million over four years or $16.5 million over five years deal.  PITTSBURGH (AP)...

  • Posted January 16, 2015
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  Kang Jung-ho confident he can win starting job with Pirates

  INCHEON (Yonhap) — On the verge of joining the Pittsburgh Pirates with his first Major League Baseball (MLB) contract, South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho said Wednesday he is confident he can outplay the Bucs’ incumbent shortstop if...

  • Posted January 14, 2015
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  With deal in sight, shortstop Kang Jung-ho set to visit Pittsburgh

  SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) – Reportedly close to getting a deal done with the Pittsburgh Pirates, South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho will depart for Pittsburgh this week, his current South Korean club announced Monday. The Nexen Heroes of...

  • Posted January 12, 2015
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  Little room on Pirates’ roster for shortstop Kang Jung-ho without trades

  SEOUL (Yonhap) — Of the 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates seemed one of the least likely teams to put in a bid when the South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho was posted earlier this...

  • Posted December 24, 2014
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