LG General Manager Cha Myeong-seok “Let’s sign a contract after we met” FA Lim Chan-gyu “I left my seal at home”

LG Twins Lim Chan-gyu is receiving congratulations from general manager Cha Myeong-seok on stage after winning the best pitcher award at the '2023 Nutri D Day Ilgu Award' ceremony held at Hotel Riviera Cheongdam Versailles Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 8th.

“It was difficult to surpass 1.2 million home spectators and win the championship for the first time in 29 years, but signing a contract with free agent Lim Chan-gyu was the most difficult. “Since we’ve come this far, let’s put a stamp on it and let’s go.”

LG Twins general manager Cha Myeong-seok, who attended the 2023 Nutri D Day Ilgu Awards Ceremony on the 8th, went up to the podium to accept the front award and then said meaningful words to Lim Chan-gyu, who was sitting nearby. In response, Lim Chan-gyu avoided Director Cha’s ‘quick ball’ with a witty reply, saying, “I left my stamp at home.”

LG defeated KT Wiz in Game 5 of the Korean Series on the 13th of last month and won the overall championship with a series record of 4 wins and 1 loss. Coach Yeom Kyung-yeop expressed his ambition to open an 'LG dynasty era' starting from this year's championship, but LG is spending quiet days after the free agency market opened.

Negotiations with key players such as Lim Chan-gyu, Ham Deok-ju, and Kim Min-seong, who applied for free agency, are making no progress. In addition, closing pitcher Go Woo-seok is seeking to advance into the Major League Baseball (MLB) through the posting system (private competitive bidding).

LG, which has a weak domestic starting lineup, is in a situation where it must keep Lim Chan-gyu. Lim Chan-gyu appeared in 30 games this season and recorded 14 wins, 3 losses, and an ERA of 3.42, showing great success as a domestic ace. Lim Chan-gyu's 14 wins is the record for the most wins by a domestic pitcher this season.

General Manager Cha, who is doing everything he can to keep Lim Chan-gyu, said, “Now, the relationship between the upper hand (between the club and the player) has changed, so we have to make a full investigation to Lim Chan-gyu. “Please take care of me,” he said slyly, adding, “Reporters, please don’t go. I’ll announce (the announcement of the contract with Lim Chan-gyu), so please wait.” Although it was a joking remark, it conveyed earnestly that LG needs Lim Chan-gyu.

However, it is highly unlikely that LG and Lim Chan-gyu will sign the contract on this day. Negotiations are expected to accelerate only after Lim Chan-gyu's agent, who is currently overseas, returns to Korea.

Lim Chan-gyu said, “There hasn’t been any big talk yet. He only met Director Cha once as an agent. “After that, the agent spoke on the phone (with the LG team),” he said. “The agent will arrive in the country soon, and I think it will start from there.”

The negotiation atmosphere between LG and Lim Chan-gyu is not bad. LG also plans to treat Lim Chan-gyu as best as possible. Franchise star Lim Chan-gyu also has great affection for LG.

Lim Chan-gyu said, “It seems that the director said that it is not difficult to negotiate with me, but that it is difficult to measure my value. They respect me, and I’m really thankful for that. As I said on a TV program, I really want to end my contract quickly. “I think things will go well,” he said, suggesting that negotiations will be concluded within this year, saying, “I wonder if something will happen within the next week.”

Lim Chan-gyu, who is being asked by the LG team, manager, and colleagues to remain on the team, smiled and said, “I’m so happy.” He said, “I am very happy that the club, the general manager, the manager, the coaches, and even my colleagues want me to stay. “I feel like I had a good time at LG for 13 years,” he said.

Lim Chan-gyu, who said that the lingering feeling of winning the combined championship has not gone away, expressed his ambition to win next year and the year after. Of course, the team that wants to continue enjoying the joy of winning is LG.

Lastly, Lim Chan-gyu expressed his determination, saying, “I will not only show off for one season, but will consistently produce good results.” After spending time recharging, he will soon begin preparations for next season to soar even higher. sportstotomen.com