'1 month, only 3 foreign investors recruited' Samsung is serious about winning! From Fedek to Boss to Miyamori, they were brought in quickly

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Samsung Lions displayed a clear ambition for the championship by swiftly bringing in no fewer than three foreign players over exactly one month from July to August. They demonstrated a clear direction to minimize gaps left by foreign players who could maximize team strength.

On the 7th, Samsung announced that it had signed Miyamori Satoshi (28) as a new Asia quota pitcher. Miyamori finalized his contract under terms totaling $73,000 (approximately 0.1 billion won), including transfer fees.

As a result, Miyaji Yura (27), who had previously served as Samsung's Asia quota pitcher, will leave the team following a waiver public disclosure procedure. Miyaji's final record for this season is 36 games with no wins, one loss, three holds, and an ERA of 5.87. His last appearance was in the July 26 game against Doosan Bears, and he was removed from the first-division roster on July 27.

In fact, ahead of this season, Samsung signed outfielder Choi Hyung-woo (43) via a free agent contract, effectively declaring it a win-now season. Samsung manager Park Jin-man (50), before departing for the Guam spring camp, also stated, "I have no intention of avoiding mentions of winning. Fans are making many positive comments because our team's skill and strength have improved accordingly. We will gladly accept those expectations and prepare well for the season."

The front office, which should be supporting the field, appears to be acting swiftly to assist. On July 11, Samsung signed Chris Fedek (30) as a replacement foreign player for Jack O'Clint. Baseball industry insiders had previously rated him as top-tier among players available to bring to Korea. However, in his final appearance on July 30 against the Kia Tigers, he struggled over five innings, allowing six hits and six earned runs, though his intimidating presence remains intact.

Exactly nine days after signing Fedek, on July 20, Samsung also brought in Austin Boss. Ariel Hurado, the team's "first foreign starter," was found to have an incomplete shoulder condition following a checkup during the All-Star break, necessitating a replacement. Boss also received high praise as top-tier among six-week replacement foreign players.

In addition, they quickly replaced Asia quota pitcher Miyaji, who had shown disappointing form toward the end of the first half. Given the limited scope for player acquisition in the Asia quota market, it took some time; however, from the announcement of the first signing on July 11 to the announcement of Miyamori on August 7, less than a month passed.

Thus, Samsung's front office responded with "decisiveness" and "speed," refusing to stand idly by in the face of injuries and roster losses on the field. At a time when the battle for top positions in the second half of the season is most intense, it remains highly intriguing whether this series of consecutive strategic moves will serve as Samsung's signal shot for a championship challenge.

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