Became the Problem Child of MLB - Chapter 251



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Episode 251 Royal road (3) [Complete]

The word ‘first’ inevitably has something that makes people’s hearts flutter.

Whether it’s tension, excitement, or curiosity about the future that lies ahead, it means that at least once in your life you’ve experienced your heart beating on its own.

“Hey, how are you feeling? Are you nervous?”

“Just enough to make me feel good.”

“Good. It’s a privilege only those who make their major league debuts can enjoy. Enjoy it to the fullest.”

The same goes for Kwon Tae-hyo, a former Rangers second baseman who nodded to his teammate’s words.

First of all, he has succeeded in earning a spot in the opening match, so his first goal has been achieved. Now, all that remains is to see how he performs in today’s game.

A lot of advice was given to Kwon Tae-hyo, who was preparing for the opening game with a nervous mind. In particular, the agency staff who made Kwon Tae-hyo’s contract with the Milwaukee Brewers repeated all kinds of cautions until they were hard on his ears.

Among them, the advice that was strongly imprinted in Kwon Tae-hyo’s mind was as follows.

‘Never, no matter what happens, do not provoke the Cubs’ center fielder. The other players also avoid him just in case something happens. If possible, do not approach him, and do not react if he approaches you first.’

Kwon Tae-hyo, who was looking at the serious expression without a hint of laughter, had a hard time holding back laughter that almost burst out without any sense. This was because he couldn’t tell whether this was something the agency employee said to the player or something the Safari employee said to the cheerful tourist.

This wasn’t the only story about Han Jae-yi.

“Jay? He’s a cool son of a bitch. Honestly, if he was on our team, I’d like him. But as a player on the opposing team, he’s just not a guy I can like on a human level.”

Brewers center fielder Eddie Bolt continued talking excitedly, as if he had been waiting for someone to ask.

“Well… he’s a guy who enjoys his life. He’s a little lacking in consideration for others, though.”

Aaron Hefner, known to Cubs fans as “Ms. Hefner,” sighed and shook his head.

Anyway, these people also left similar comments to Kwon Tae-hyo as the agency staff.

“If you’re thinking of trying to befriend that kid, I don’t recommend it. He only cares about himself and his team.”

It’s a friendly atmosphere. To be honest, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect it. The thing I referenced the most during last season was Han Je-yi’s batting form and his game videos.

Anyway, the opening game started right on time, and the American national anthem resonated majestically throughout Wrigley Field.

Cubs fans, who had been cheering wildly when Yandy Franco struck out three batters to end the first inning, screamed at the top of their lungs when their number three hitter showed up at the plate.

“JAY! JAY! JAY!”

“MY JAYYYYYYY!”

“NO! MY JAYYYYY!”

Last season’s league MVP.

And the hitter who swept the Championship Series, World Series MVP, Hank Aaron Award, Gold Glove in center field and Silver Slugger in the outfield responded to the greetings of the home fans.

Taaaaak—!

In his own way, as he always has.

The ball took a cool trajectory and settled into the outfield, and Han Je-i, who hit a hit on the first pitch of his first at-bat of the season, leisurely walked to second base.

“Safe!”

Up to this point, it was within Kwon Tae-hyo’s expectations. However, he could not have predicted, even in his dreams, that Han Je-i would greet him first.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Uh, uh.”

Kwon Tae-hyo, who had been flustered and had given a short answer, licked his lips. And after much thought, he added a word.

“…Uh, it might sound weird at first, but I’m your fan.”

“Me too. I enjoyed watching you when you were with the Rangers.”

Han Je-yi, who handed the batting gloves to the coach, naturally accepted his words. Kwon Tae-hyo opened his eyes wide as if he couldn’t believe it.

“really?”

“Of course. Why would I lie?”

Well, that was it. Why would Han Je-yi lie to look good when she first saw him? Kwon Tae-hyo’s shoulders, which had been tense and stiff, relaxed.

Han Jae-yi’s first impression wasn’t bad. For some reason, he seemed to treat me strangely and friendly.

‘Is it because the face looks familiar?’

Kwon Tae-hyo tilted his head and thought. I wondered if this was the reason he was seeing such good looks, even though he had never seen them before.

Even when they ran into each other on the field during a match, Hanjei was the first to suggest having a meal together!

“This is Chicago, so I’ll treat you. The menu is steak, okay?”

“Hey, how can you get what you want from your younger sibling when you’re the older one?”

Of course, you earn more money. Kwon Tae-hyo, who was thinking that, looked around with surprise.

“ah…….”

Hanjei’s expression was strange. He squinted his eyes, perhaps because of the sunlight, and seemed to let out a short sigh. What was certain was that the surrounding temperature had dropped by about two degrees. Around the time when the two were talking, the Brewers players who had been loitering around exchanged glances.

“Once the season starts, your body will survive better if you eat much better than in the off-season.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. I’ll introduce you to a delicious restaurant.”

‘So don’t say anything and just take it.’

Kwon Tae-hyo, feeling the unspoken pressure, nodded without hesitation.

It might be my own illusion. Han Je-yi seems like a senior who is supporting a junior who is far behind him.

It could be because he was too nervous, or it could be because Han Jae-yi is not used to the hierarchical structure of the Korean sports world.

‘He’s a better guy than I thought.’

Anyway, Han Je-yi was a much cooler person than what people thought. I would gratefully accept any favors from someone like that.

“out!”

“That’s it!”

“JAY! JAY! JAY!”

“Oh my goodness, I have so many blessings!”

Top of the 6th.

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He would have definitely thought so, even if Han Je-i hadn’t made a good catch of his own hit that resulted in consecutive groundouts in today’s game.

Kwon Tae-hyo, who had his hit stolen, looked at the outfield in vain, and Han Je-i shook the dirt off his uniform and threw the ball into the outfield stands.

[SPU TV) MIL 0 VS. 3 CHC]

-Batter number 7, Kwon Tae-hyo.

-Fly ball out to center fielder.

-End of inning.

└This is fucking crapㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└Baseball is really freaking awesomeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└Where did all the guys who claimed that Hanjei Lerin went? How is that Lerin?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└Do you still believe in that piece of shit?

└There’s no way someone with a clear head like Han Jae-yi would be a Rangers fan;;;

└Hey, you idiot, you’re being noisy

└Hey, you idiot, try to refute it ㅋㅋ

└Han Jae-yi is in his right mind;;

└Even after the year changed, he is the craziest person in the Cubs.

└ㅅㅂㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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The 2033 Cubs got off to a great start, sweeping the opening series. Of course, many speculated that the Cubs’ momentum would not last long.

It was predicted that the overwork of the starting players who advanced to the World Series for two consecutive seasons and the accumulated number of innings pitched by the pitchers would hold the Cubs back.

But the Cubs, seemingly mocking such predictions, had a smooth season and managed to secure first place in the Central Division by opening up a 10-game lead over second place before the summer ended.

Victor Erleswell, who is both a player and a coach on that team, has recently had a concern.

‘Now I’m seeing things that are not real.’

For some time now, strange objects have been seen floating around Hanjei. They don’t appear all the time. They appear intermittently, out of the blue, and startle Victor Arouswell.

For example, when Han Jae-yi hit a single or a home run, someone would move their hands as if they were waving a cheering tool.

‘I guess I’ll have to ask the doctor at my next checkup.’

Victor Arraswell, who had been staring blankly at the sight, shook his head.

Because when he brought up the subject, he could already picture the pitiful look the doctor would give him. And it was obvious that he would be receiving psychiatric treatment starting from his next regular checkup.

The only thing that was more important to the club’s management and supervision was the envoy. Han Je-i approached the confused veteran.

“What are you thinking about?”

“You don’t know.”

Victor Arouswell, in the final years of his playing career, has a secret to hide.

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Players leave a team at some point. Front office staff, general managers, and coaching staff, including managers, will also move to other places or become unable to keep their positions at some point.

So, in the end, the ones who protect a team and stay there the longest are the fans.

Victor agreed with the club to end his playing career at the end of this season. The night he made that decision, he drank late into the night.

Victor’s expression, sipping a strong drink instead of a non-alcoholic beer, looked somewhat regretful, but at the same time very refreshing.

“Victor.”

As I opened my mouth, Victor laughed and said.

“Don’t look at me like that. This is great. Do you know how many players in the league go on retirement tours? Since the team said they’d take care of it, I won’t have to worry about my old age… I’m such a happy person.”

“I know, I know everything…….”

“And I found someone to succeed me.”

Victor chuckled and patted my shoulder.

“I’m not worried at all. When I retire, I’ll go watch Cubs games like our fans do. Doesn’t that make you happy?”

Yeah, of course it’s fun. I know, I know.

“Why are you doing this in our house?”

Hiccup. Victor, who had been quietly holding his breath at my words, started hiccuping. Ah, the smell of alcohol. Seriously.

“If anyone saw me, they would think I’m homeless. There’s nothing more shameful than a married person drinking at a single athlete’s house.”

Victor didn’t even pretend to listen to me. In the past, if I said something like that, he would get angry or leave the room feeling embarrassed…

Oh, what a journey it is.

“Shut up and go get some alcohol. Do you have anything hidden somewhere?”

“There is no such thing.”

“Then go out and buy some! What kind of hospitality is this?”

Oh, my head hurts. That guy drank alcohol, but I don’t know why I have a hangover.

* * *

– The miraculous 2033 season! I don’t know what words and adjectives can describe this team. But if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that no team has surpassed the Cubs in the past two years!

-The men who heated up our fall are pouring out onto the field. Two consecutive World Series victories! The defending champion Chicago Cubs will take the throne this season!

The Devil, sitting on the steps of the stands and watching the victory ceremony, thought.

‘I guess I should leave now?’

The contract I made with Hanjei has long since expired. If things were as they were, I should have found a new contractor and made a contract with them, but I ended up settling down here.

It was difficult to explain the reason clearly. However, it was certain that at some point, even he himself began to support Han Jae-yi.

He lost his duty. And to the devil who brought up the subject of wanting to find his duty, even though it was late, Hanjei smiled and said.

“Kid, I understand the situation, but let’s just go in.”

Then he crushed the beer can, just like he had done on the rooftop that summer day.

“If you do something gangster-like again, I won’t let you off easy this time.”

– The end of MLB’s problem child.

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