Jung Ho Kang: Visa or No?

[redseat]

What say you?

Pirates owner Frank Coonelly said he believes the Pirates have the information to get Kang a visa to enter the United States, Sean Gentille of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Spin:
The third baseman was denied entry into the country following the trial and eight-month suspended sentence in South Korea for his December DUI arrest, his third on record. Coonelly has his own history with DUI issues and aims to use that to appeal for his hitter permission to rejoin the club. This issue could drag on if Pittsburgh has trouble making a case, though in deep mixed fantasy leagues with ample bench spots, Kang could serve as a long-term stash option as he offers power potential whenever he's reinstated. Of course, more discipline from MLB or the Pirates may await him on top of all these legal restrictions.

Kang (restricted list) has been denied a work visa by the United States, putting his status for the 2017 season in jeopardy, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Spin:
According to a report from the Korean Broadcasting System, the U.S. Department of State has "rejected" Kang's application due to the DUI hit-and-run charge he accepted last month in Seoul, South Korea. The report also indicates suspicions Kang has driven drunk in a "third country." With the third baseman potentially sidelined indefinitely, David Freese will likely take over everyday duties at third base.

 

[redseat]

I'm thinking he will be denied... Which sucks, I picked him up a while ago to stash on my bench

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Denied. He's fucked. Shame- he had talent and was a fun player to watch.

 

[redseat]

Denied. He's fucked. Shame- he had talent and was a fun player to watch.

Dangit!

 

[DragonfromTO]

Denied. He's fucked. Shame- he had talent and was a fun player to watch.

Where'd you see this?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Where'd you see this?

I don't- just offering my opinion. Take it for it's worth- nothing. Doesn't look too promising to me based on what has been presented so far.

 

[obxyankeefan]

With the political scene the way it is in this country right now, I don't see how they can allow him to get a Work Visa just to play baseball.

 

[DragonfromTO]

I don't- just offering my opinion. Take it for it's worth- nothing. Doesn't look too promising to me based on what has been presented so far.

Ah OK, I had initially interpreted your response this way but for some reason redseat's response made me think it was more than just your opinion.

 

[JohnU]

One could assume that if Kang stays somewhere near a ball field, he can get back into game shape fairly soon, even if he takes a year off from active participation. (Are there indy leagues in Korea?) . I think back to the days of Steve Howe and Josh Hamilton. Of course, they were not foreign nationals working on a green card. I think if the money passes through the right hands, Kang will be back in the U.S. soon. Now for him to stay sober, another issue.

 

[redseat]

Ah OK, I had initially interpreted your response this way but for some reason redseat's response made me think it was more than just your opinion.

I was just saying dammit because he probably is right and I picked him up in my league... But it was only for a $1 so I guess it's not that bad, however it is in my keeper league

 

[molsaniceman]

According to Sung Min Kim, reports out of Korea are stating that Jung Ho Kang has been denied a work visa to enter the United States.

The report also states that there is suspicion Kang was convicted of drunk driving in a third country other than Korea and the United States. Kang was given an eight-month suspended sentence earlier this month as a result of his third DUI arrest in Korea. Kim says that with this latest news, Kang's chances of playing for the Pirates this season "got cloudy." The Pirates should have an update on the third baseman later Friday. David Freese will be the club's regular at the hot corner for as long as Kang is away.

nothing like throwing millions away

 

[redseat]

According to Sung Min Kim, reports out of Korea are stating that Jung Ho Kang has been denied a work visa to enter the United States.

The report also states that there is suspicion Kang was convicted of drunk driving in a third country other than Korea and the United States. Kang was given an eight-month suspended sentence earlier this month as a result of his third DUI arrest in Korea. Kim says that with this latest news, Kang's chances of playing for the Pirates this season "got cloudy." The Pirates should have an update on the third baseman later Friday. David Freese will be the club's regular at the hot corner for as long as Kang is away.

nothing like throwing millions away

not throwing... Drinking them away

 

[broncosmitty]

With the political scene the way it is in this country right now, I don't see how they can allow him to get a Work Visa just to play baseball.

Was happy to see he isn't welcome here.

 

[steelparrot]

I was just saying dammit because he probably is right and I picked him up in my league... But it was only for a $1 so I guess it's not that bad, however it is in my keeper league

I read somewhere that his appeal was in a few weeks, but that was a couple weeks ago? I'm not going to look for it because I'm sick of reading about his legal/visa issues.

I think the issue is the sentence, suspended or not its still 8 months, once that is gone I bet he gets his visa next offseason after he did his suspended time(unless he wins appeal ofc).

Even though he is on my team, I hope he loses appeal and does a year of rehab.

Playing Freese over Adam Frazier is another story though, We have 4 starters making their first opening day team(Tallion,Kuhl,Glasnow and Bell), might as well go even younger and make it 5.

 

[redseat]

I read somewhere that his appeal was in a few weeks, but that was a couple weeks ago? I'm not going to look for it because I'm sick of reading about his legal/visa issues.

I think the issue is the sentence, suspended or not its still 8 months, once that is gone I bet he gets his visa next offseason after he did his suspended time(unless he wins appeal ofc).

Even though he is on my team, I hope he loses appeal and does a year of rehab.

Playing Freese over Adam Frazier is another story though, We have 4 starters making their first opening day team(Tallion,Kuhl,Glasnow and Bell), might as well go even younger and make it 5.

Yeah I do not think he will get his Visa this year either. But that really is his OWN fault. He did it to himself.

 

[packerzrule]

if he can't get a Visa, he should try instead for a MasterCard

 

[redseat]

anymore word on him?

 

[redseat]

Lost his appeal!

"A South Koren court has denied the appeal over his sentencing in the offseason DUI Charge"

 

[steelparrot]

Lost his appeal!

"A South Koren court has denied the appeal over his sentencing in the offseason DUI Charge"

Does anyone know for sure how that effects his contract?

Assuming he gets a visa next offseason, does it get pushed back a year? or is it like he played the year minus the service time and cash?

I guess its the latter, but Ive never seen it explained anywhere.

 

[redseat]

Does anyone know for sure how that effects his contract?

Assuming he gets a visa next offseason, does it get pushed back a year? or is it like he played the year minus the service time and cash?

I guess its the latter, but Ive never seen it explained anywhere.

I've tried to search (limited as I can since I am at work) but I can't find anything