Don’t they want to acknowledge the reality.
According to the Japanese media Tokyo Sports on the 11th, Junichi Dragons coach Inoue Kazuki appeared on a radio broadcast and said, “I haven’t given up hope yet that I will stay,” about Rydel Martinez (28), who was reportedly likely to join the Yomiuri Giants. 온라인바카라
Francis Romero, a reporter from the National Baseball Journalists Association (BBWAA), said on his social media (SNS) on the 10th, “Multiple sources said Martinez is finalizing his contract with Yomiuri.” The estimated contract size is two years, totaling $16 million (22.8 billion won). Martinez, who debuted in the Japanese Professional Baseball (NPB) for Chunichi in 2018, was released as a free agent after this season, drawing attention to his future. The original team Chunichi made all-out efforts to stay in the club, but it seems that the “NPB prestigious” Yomiuri, which boldly opened its wallet, has become solid.
However, coach Inoue expressed hope that Martinez would not leave, saying, “Even if there was such a report (to Yomiuri), I have faith in him next time.” However, he also mentioned the must-win duo Shinya Matsuyama (1.33 ERA with 41 holds in 59 games) and Tatsuya Shimitsu (1.40 ERA with 36 holds in 60 games) as “alternative cards” in preparation for Martinez’s departure
Martinez from Cuba is the NPB’s top bullpen. His heavy fastball is his trademark. On October 2, 2020, he recorded 161 km per hour in a speed gun against the Yokohama DeNA Baystars. His overall NPB record is 14 wins, 18 losses, 42 holds, 166 saves and an ERA of 1.71.
In the last season, he had 32 saves and an earned run average of 0.39 (46 and 2/3 innings) in 48 games, and in this season, he had 43 saves and 1.09 (58 innings) in 60 games. He became the king of saves for the second time in his career following 2022. Chunichi hoped to renew his contract with Martinez, but the player wanted to be evaluated in the market.
