MLB Rumors: Suk-Min Yoon down to two teams, could sign soon
By Hayden Kane
Suk-Min Yoon, who currently pitches in Korea, has drawn the interest of a number of teams this off-season. A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who can start and come out of the bullpen, Yoon has apparently narrowed his decision down to two teams.
MyKBO provides the report:
ICYMI: Yoon Suk-min received 4 offers from unidentified MLB teams, currently talking to 2 of them, could sign soon http://t.co/wmFmy1sgkT
— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) January 28, 2014
The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins were among the teams said to be interested in Yoon. For Minnesota’s part, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press passes along the following tidbits:
W/Korean report that RHP Suk-min Yoon may be nearing decision, I'm told Yoon has yet to meet w/#MNTwins officials or visit Twin Cities.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 29, 2014
Doesn't mean Yoon won't sign w/#mntwins, who continue to "monitor" the process, PWDK said. But his rumored U.S. visit didn't include MSP.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 29, 2014
The Twins have built some decent depth this off-season, so Yoon would likely have to compete for his role there and could be used either in the rotation or out of the bullpen.
Scouting reports on Yoon have his fastball sitting in the low 90’s to go along with an above average change-up. The combination of his age and his versatility will make him a solid though unspectacular signing for whichever team lands him.