SSG Landers Move to Keep Foreign Pitcher Pedro Avila After Standout ERA
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At a glance
- The SSG Landers are actively pursuing a new-season deal to retain foreign pitcher Pedro Avila.
- Manager Lee Soong-yong said the club had already made progress in winning Avila over.
- Avila is reportedly happy with life in Korean baseball, but the final issue is expected to be his contract terms.
The SSG Landers are moving to retain foreign pitcher Pedro Avila for next season, encouraged by his reported satisfaction with life in Korean baseball.
Manager Lee Soong-yong said the club had already made progress in persuading Avila to stay, telling reporters, โWeโve already won him over.โ
The atmosphere around a renewal appears favorable, although the playerโs compensation remains the final issue to settle.
Weโve already won him over.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.