The tower that LG has built over a long period of time will not collapse at once. In fact, LG is picked as a strong contender in objective performance this year as well. Despite his loss of power on the mound, he has posted a winning percentage of over 0.50 percent in the early days of this season. He is also a solid starter for fielders. In terms of key players at least, few teams are more solid in composition than LG. However, it is time to think about the future and fill the vacancy.
A significant number of their key players are in their 30s, and they have three to four years to endure in the center. Three to four years from now, they should replace them one by one. If they become complacent right now and neglect the future, it will be difficult to become a strong and sustainable team. LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop is also keeping a cool head on the future. He means that there are not many players who can support these key players. "We just need to start now," Yeom stressed.
"We have to pick the depth three to four years from now. That's all for our depth," Yeom said. "It's a bit heartbreaking for the players behind us, but there are not many players who can beat the players who are above us or who can take responsibility for the future of the LG Twins." Yeom added, "Lee Jae-won, Kim Bum-suk, and Lee Young-bin can be regarded as the Maginot Line."
Of course, new players can be selected depending on the efforts made, but considering the talent in general, the team lacks potential players who can serve as pillars of its team in the future. Now that the first round of nominations has ended, LG continues to perform well, the order of draft picks is being pushed back. It is not easy to select good players from the front as before.
He also said efforts should be made to allocate resources efficiently. Yeom also took rookie outfielder Kim Hyun-jong (20) as an example. He has good talent, but he is not good enough to field key players yet. So, he is considering sending him to the military. He has also added some days to register for the first division to make it easier for him to support the Korean military athletic unit (Sangju Sangmu). "I think the answer is for Kim to go to the military after the end of this season. I hope he can go to the military. I had him in the beginning because he provided me with a specifications," Yeom said.
Lee Jae-won will soon join the military, and Lee Young-bin will soon be discharged from the military. Kim Bum-suk should join the military someday. LG plans to redesign its current resources in three to four years and draw good resources from future drafts to achieve a smooth generational change. The victory party is already over. Attention is focusing on whether LG, which is cool-headed and watching the reality, will be able to prepare and carry out the next step.