Will there be a ‘dramatic reunion’ between the parties involved in the big deal in 2021?

Will Seo Geon-chang (35) and Jeong Chan-heon (34, Kiwoom Heroes) be able to reunite dramatically?

LG Twins and Kiwoom Heroes conducted a 1-to-1 trade ahead of the second half of the 2021 season. LG requested Seo Geon-chang from Kiwoom to reinforce second base, which was a chronic weak point. Then, Kiwoom, who lost Ahn Woo-jin and Han Hyun-hee due to a COVID-19 drinking penalty, received Jeong Chan-heon to reinforce their starting pitchers.

This trade ultimately ended in a decision victory for Kiwoom. This is because Seo Geon-chang never woke up during the two and a half years he was at LG. In fact, Chan-heon Jeong also signed a free agent contract late last season and joined the team, but due to a back injury, he did not play much. Still, Chan-heon Jeong was fine when he was healthy. He was also the mental leader of the pitching staff. Anyway, he signed a two-year FA contract worth 860 million won at Kiwoom.

After the 2023 season, another story was created. Seo Geon-chang requested LG to release him. And Kiwoom sent a love call to Seo Geon-chang as soon as he was released. As a result, Seo Geon-chang did not respond to Kiwoom. Kiwoom's official stance is 'waiting', but in reality, it has been accepted as a rejection.

If Seo Geon-chang joins Kiwoom, the trade parties will be dramatically reunited. However, even if Seo Geon-chang changes his mind and accepts Kiwoom's return, his reunion with Jeong Chan-heon does not occur immediately. This is because Chan-heon Jeong is currently recovering from back surgery last November.

Chan-heon Jeong underwent his third surgery. Since then, he has continued to receive treatment and management. Inside the club, we are very cautious. This is because he is receiving treatment on his own initiative, including undergoing surgery performed by the attending physician who took care of his back in the past. It seems possible for him to return this season, but it is true that the timing of his return is unclear.

Although the two exchanged uniforms through trade, they are actually classmates from Songjeongdong Elementary School, Chungjang Middle School, and Gwangju Jeil High School. Although Chan-heon Jeong is one year younger, he was born in 1990. Although he started out at LG, Seo Geon-chang actually started at Heroes, so it is difficult to say that he had a chance to become a professional player.

Could such two people become colleagues in a trade match? It doesn't seem that difficult, but it doesn't seem easy. Opportunity is important for Seo Geon-chang, who has been in a slump for several years, but Kiwoom already has Kim Hye-seong and Choi Joo-hwan at second base. Seo Geon-chang may hesitate. Chan-heon Jeong also had surgery on the same area three times, so it has become an issue that needs to be interpreted in the field of 'human life' beyond his life as an athlete.

All Kiwoom can do is wait. In the case of Seo Geon-chang joining, even if you empty your mind, you can't help but feel regret. It is also true that I am worried about Chan-heon Jeong's health. Will we be able to see these two classmates smiling together in the infield of Gocheok Dome? This is one of the scenarios Kiwoom fans desperately want this year. 

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