tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post7237313428100253703..comments2023-08-21T21:59:26.418+09:00Comments on True Stories of Korean Baseball: Matt's Official 2010 KBO Season PredictionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post-38611462456239701202010-03-28T23:28:18.983+09:002010-03-28T23:28:18.983+09:00Lotte pitchers had a lot of wins but they had a lo...Lotte pitchers had a lot of wins but they had a lot of losses and bloated ERA's as well. <br /><br />Lotte plays for its fans, hard baseball without a lot of strategy. That gets them into playoffs or not.<br /><br />SK would be at the top of early season power rankings but you never know what can happen during the course of the season.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06193061402698466425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post-74414559478218650262010-03-28T23:10:55.218+09:002010-03-28T23:10:55.218+09:00I think you underestimate the Kia Tiger bash broth...I think you underestimate the Kia Tiger bash brothers Kim Sang Hyun and Choi Hee Seop. I've been watching them in preseason and I think us Gwangju fans might get used to scenes like we saw in today's game when they hit back to back dingers in the first inning. In one preseason game I was at Choi hit a monster shot off the Korean flag in right/center field and way out of the park WITH the wind blowing toward home plate! And Kim Sang Hyun has such a sweet level swing he doesn't hit balls at people he hits balls THROUGH people!<br /><br />Unfortunately I think we might get used to seeing the other team beat up our bullpen again this year. They stunk last year and this year so far so bad. <br /><br />I don't know who this new guy Jeon is but I have faith in Yoon Seok Min, Yang Hyun Jong, and Lopez. If we keep Yoo Dong Hoon as the closer and we can get an inning or two out of ANYbody else once in a while we'll be okay. <br /><br />I think LG will be dangerous. Definitely most improved. This year, as last year I still say the Bears are better than the Wyverns. Their mascot name certainly is. But watch out for the Tigers to repeat. I agree with Danny K. Tigers and Bears final. But I gotta say the Tigers will take it.Dave MacCannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956205814897536146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post-57000229031536003752010-03-26T16:57:59.683+09:002010-03-26T16:57:59.683+09:00Re: Lotte Giants
Let's remember that Lotte ...Re: Lotte Giants<br /> Let's remember that Lotte finished 3rd in 2008, and almost caught Doosan for 2nd place. Last year's drop-off (to one game below .500) was due to extended injuries to Kang Min-ho and Jo Seung-hwan; also Lee Dae-ho and Garcia started the season horrendously. If the offense struggles out of the gate, their bullpen implodes, and Sadowski is a bum, they will finish 6th. But their offense SHOULD be improved over last year. I see them probably battling for the last playoff spot, as last year. With better-than-expected pitching, 3rd place.<br /> And please--spare me the Park Gi-hyuk "pylon" jokes. This guy was the starting shortstop on the WBC national team for a reason. He's a terrific defensive player. If he can just hit something like .240 and draw a few more walks, he will be fine. He won't hit .205 this season.feld_doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361292441928316232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post-9835987441265763482010-03-26T13:28:24.016+09:002010-03-26T13:28:24.016+09:00I freely admit my pro-Lions bias in every post. Th...I freely admit my pro-Lions bias in every post. That being said, I still think you're in for a long season in Busan.Rodney from Pilsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762871849117479882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post-19759429723968538272010-03-26T09:13:08.666+09:002010-03-26T09:13:08.666+09:00Come on Matt,
I have been a long time reader b...Come on Matt,<br /><br /> I have been a long time reader but this year's predictions are nuts. Put the bottle of Mokgoli down, push away that bottle of Soju and back off the Lion's love fest!<br /><br /> Lotte 6th, really? Their starters are all back and ready to go this year. Cho Jung Hun (14w's), Song Seung Jun (13 W's) Jang Won Jun (13 W's) and Toss in the nasty Sadowski Slider and you still think they are a starter away? Come on, this is the KBO your talking about not an MLB squad.<br /><br /> Shame on you for writing your whole article and failing to mention that the offense is anchored by the man, Hong Sung Heun, who was a point away from the batting title. Not to mention a full healthy year from Cho Sung Hwan who hit .327 and drove in 81 in 2008. With Kang Min Ho back in the lineup everyday, I don't think you find a better top half of a lineup in all the KBO.<br /><br /> Adkins wont be missed around Sajik. Ill take my chances with a guy who doesn't load the bases every 9th inning and barely scraps a save after giving up a run or two first. <br /><br /> Come on be honest, you picked Lotte to finish 6th because of how they beat out Samsung last year for the playoffs. Its never to late to switch sides!<br /><br />LOTTE FIGHtING!Nick and Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709537552621240372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1136469657969830791.post-62829681177957946262010-03-26T00:36:17.645+09:002010-03-26T00:36:17.645+09:00i love making predictions. mine never work out, b...i love making predictions. mine never work out, but it's always fun.<br /><br />I've got Doosan/KIA series for the title with Doosan winning it all.<br /><br />I can't wait to get to Korea in May to watch some games at Jamsil.<br /><br />Matt, did you get season tickets this year?Danny Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979477676069340329noreply@blogger.com