*This content was translated by AI.
Doosan Bears' off-season training in Sydney, which began in earnest on the 25th. When the coaching staff and the team returned to the room after training on the first day, gifts were placed in each room.
As it turned out, this was a surprise gift prepared for the team by Doosan Bears CEO Ko Young-seop. Along with the message card written by CEO Ko himself, it was a package consisting of T-shirts, business cards and skin care equipment sets emblazoned with Doosan Bears' slogan "Time to MOVE ON" this season.
The message card said, "Let's regain the pride of 'the strongest Doosan' that fans are enthusiastic about and other teams are afraid of." "There are always front desk and passionate fans behind you," and "Time to move on. Let's change together to win."
At the inaugural ceremony on the 15th, CEO Ko drew attention by delivering an unusual honest, specific and strong message to the team, not a ritual greeting. At the time, CEO Koh said, "Last season, we received a report card of '9th place'. "It was a number that didn't match the name 'Doosan Bears,'" he said. "It was a regrettable performance that we didn't want to admit, just for us who had a dynasty period not long ago. So as soon as the season ended, I decided to change everything about the club. It was a natural and urgent choice for us, who have no place to step back anymore," he said.
At the same time, CEO Ko specifically talked about changes in coaching staff, investment in the FA market, and changes in the composition of foreign players. CEO Ko said, "As such, our club has chosen and prepared for drastic changes and challenges with a bone-cutting mindset since last fall. It's time for the players sitting here to answer, he said. "It's time for the players to move. "The plan can be made by the club and the coaches, but it is ultimately up to our players to complete it," he added.
CEO Ko said, "Starting with the upcoming training camp, I want you to be the main characters of this change. Please change everything except the uniform you're wearing now and the name engraved behind it. Only then will all media pay attention to Doosan, saying it has changed drastically after March 28, when the opening game will be held. All the opposing teams will be wary and afraid of Doosan. It's time for you to move. "Let's make a big change to win 'It's time to MOVE ON!'" he stressed.
And this time, CEO Ko meticulously took care of the players who left the spring camp for Australia. It was a gift that felt CEO Ko's love for baseball and his heart for the players.
Message cards and business cards were translated and delivered to foreign coaches and athletes in their respective languages. Ichiro Tamura, a Japanese pitcher in the Asian quarter who read this carefully, said, "I can feel the club's willingness to change."
An official from Doosan explained, "The payment of business cards was a choice to increase the players' sense of belonging and responsibility," adding, "We judged that it was more meaningful because most of the players received business cards for the first time."
Oh Myung-jin said, "It's my first time receiving a business card since I was born. When I return home, I want to share it with my family and acquaintances and brag about it. I will take the lead in changing," he said.
Kim Joo-oh said, "I realize once again that I'm a real member of the Doosan Bears. As a rookie, I'll show you my spirit. I finished training well on the first day, and I will do my best to complete the camp," he said.
<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>
*This content was translated by AI.
