[Official] Lotte, on reports of Lee Tae-geun as next general manager: "Interviews were conducted → Nothing else has been decided"

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The Lotte Giants issued an official statement regarding reports of their next general manager's appointment, displaying a cautious stance. Previously, one media outlet reported that TVING commentator Lee Tae-geun (46) would take up the position of Lotte's next general manager. The report stated that Lee had been selected as the ideal candidate to lead the team's renewal and facilitate smooth communication with the field.

In response, the Lotte Giants club stated through an official statement on the afternoon of the 25th, "It is true that we conducted interviews regarding the general manager position with candidate Lee Tae-geun," while adding, "There are no other specific matters decided at this time." This is interpreted to mean that while he was one of the leading candidates and did undergo an interview, the final confirmation and contract stages have not yet been reached.

This aligns with the club's stance on reports regarding the appointment of a new manager that emerged on the same day. When rumors surfaced on the afternoon of the 25th that former NC Dinos manager Lee Dong-wook would take over as Lotte's next head coach, Lotte stated, "It is true that former manager Lee Dong-wook is among the candidates for the next manager," while noting, "The final procedure for appointing the manager is currently in progress. We will announce it as soon as the appointment process is finalized."

With both the field leader (manager) and the front office control tower (general manager) positions vacant simultaneously, Lotte appears to be conducting final vetting while keeping multiple candidates in mind for both roles. While acknowledging contact with key figures who have been rumored, the club maintains a principled stance that "the process is ongoing and nothing has been confirmed."

Despite the club's cautious attitude, the baseball community is already accepting the launch of the "Manager Lee Dong-wook – General Manager Lee Tae-geun" system as a fait accompli. Attention is focused on what kind of synergy this unconventional combination—a championship-winning head coach with proven field sense and data utilization skills, and a young general manager from a background as a player and commentator—will inject into the stagnant Lotte.

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