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Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man (50) emphasized that he would aim for the goal of "winning" ahead of the 2026 season. He said he would not avoid the word "challenge to win" as he joined the free agent (FA) outfielder Choi Hyung-woo (43) and defended his existing team strength well.
Coach Park Jin-man met with reporters at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 23rd before leaving for Guam, the site of Samsung's spring camp, and said, "I am well aware that you are looking forward to winning the championship. It will be a great motivation for our players, and that's why the evaluation comes out because the players showed outstanding skills last season. I think the players must have gained confidence and pride as well. I hope the players will only be confident because it is enough motivation from my point of view as a coach," he said, pressing the "Winnow" button.
He also said he wouldn't mind talking about winning the championship. Director Park Jin-man said, "I have no intention of avoiding such comments. Because they tell us a lot of good stories, our team's skills and power have risen that much, so they are sending us those expectations. I'll be looking forward to that and I'll prepare well for the season," he added.
Above all, Samsung's big harvest ahead of the 2026 season is the joining of Choi Hyung-woo. The presence of Choi Hyung-woo, who can hold the center, made Samsung's firepower even stronger. Coach Park Jin-man also acknowledged this. He said, "Choi Hyung-woo joined our team as the best member, and the joining gave us the power to overcome the pressure. Obviously, he is an experienced and talented player, so I think he can play a good central role in the lineup. Last season, our team had some ups and downs, and I think Choi Hyung-woo's addition laid the groundwork for a smooth year," he said, expressing satisfaction.
Above all, coach Park Jin-man emphasized the mound depth to challenge for the championship. As the starting rotation was good in the 2025 season, the focus will be on strengthening the bullpen, which was considered a constant weakness. Coach Park said, "In this camp, rather than increasing the number of starting pitchers, we must thicken the bullpen unconditionally. We need to increase the number of pitchers available as much as possible. Choi Ji-kwang, Kim Moo-shin, and Lee Jae-hee are also rehabilitating, but if they return sequentially, they will be able to go flat," he pointed out.
Lastly, he also did not forget to check the newly joined resources, such as Miyaji Yura, a newly joined Asian quarter resource. Coach Park expressed his expectation, saying, "I received a report that Miyaji is in good shape, and as he has finishing experience in the Japanese independent league, it will be a great help to the bullpen." "We will closely check the ball and stability during the camp to determine the most suitable closing pitcher," he said, signaling a thorough and infinite competition for the 2026 presidential race.
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