Jung Ho Kang: Visa or No?

[molsaniceman]

anymore word on him?

Seoul Central District Court has dismissed Jung Ho Kang's appeal of a suspended eight-month prison sentence for DUI and fleeing the scene.
Kang won't actually have to serve jail time in South Korea if he stays clean for the next two years, but in upholding the suspended sentence on Thursday the court has made it even more difficult for Kang to obtain a work visa to travel to the United States. Kang's lawyers have called the suspended prison term a potential "death sentence" for his baseball career. He is highly doubtful to join the Pirates in 2017, and it's possible the 30-year-old is done with MLB entirely.

I would imagine he doesnt get paid cause he didnt show up for work

 

[molsaniceman]

The Pirates placed Kang on the restricted list earlier this month , which indicated they expected him to miss at least the start of the regular season. The restricted list is used for players who are unable to play due to their own actions, such as an arrest or family matter. Kang will not be paid or collect service time while on the restricted list, and he will not count against the team’s 25-man or 40-man rosters.

 

[steelparrot]

The team announced Thursday that Kang received a work visa to re-enter the country and will rejoin the organization, a return former teammates weren't sure they ever would see. A drunk driving conviction in South Korea forced Kang to miss last season, but his teammates are ready to celebrate his return.

Jung Ho Kang soon could rejoin the Pirates

Looks like we have our drunk back. Should be interesting if nothing else.

 

[redseat]

The team announced Thursday that Kang received a work visa to re-enter the country and will rejoin the organization, a return former teammates weren't sure they ever would see. A drunk driving conviction in South Korea forced Kang to miss last season, but his teammates are ready to celebrate his return.

Jung Ho Kang soon could rejoin the Pirates

Looks like we have our drunk back. Should be interesting if nothing else.

he's back.... But will he be any good?

 

[JohnU]

Pittsburgh writer had a story on him.
Here is that link from January.

The rise, and the shame, of Jung Ho Kang

 

[steelparrot]

he's back.... But will he be any good?

I dont see how he gets playing time, we have to give Moran a shot this year and we have Freese to give him a day off/platoon.

I guess we could trade Freese in 6 weeks or whenever he shows up on the team.

 

[thedddd]

I dont see how he gets playing time, we have to give Moran a shot this year and we have Freese to give him a day off/platoon.

I guess we could trade Freese in 6 weeks or whenever he shows up on the team.

That was my thought unless Freese or Harrison get dealt.

You have Moran, Freese, Frazier, Harrison, Rodriguez, Moraff and Osuna all in front of him between the positions he plays.
Talent wise he is probably better than most, will be interesting how it falls.

 

[redseat]

I dont see how he gets playing time, we have to give Moran a shot this year and we have Freese to give him a day off/platoon.

I guess we could trade Freese in 6 weeks or whenever he shows up on the team.

moran is coming back down to earth

 

[steelparrot]

moran is coming back down to earth

Hey no ROY bashing in here!

 

[Chewbaccer]

Hey no ROY bashing in here!

He wasn't bashing Ozzie Albies.

 

[redseat]

He wasn't bashing Ozzie Albies.

Acuna will be ROY

 

[Chewbaccer]

Acuna will be ROY

I'd rather neither win ROTY, but have Acuna provide Freeman with some real protection and Freeman win MVP.

 

[da55bums]

pirates played with Clint Barmes at SS, Kang will get a shot at SS if he can hit .200 with pop min.

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Fuck 'em

 

[Markwassillylaugher]

That was my thought unless Freese or Harrison get dealt.

You have Moran, Freese, Frazier, Harrison, Rodriguez, Moraff and Osuna all in front of him between the positions he plays.
Talent wise he is probably better than most, will be interesting how it falls.

Harrison is still out with a broken hand (again)! Another team not worth watching.