All posts tagged "lim chang-yong"

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    Samsung Lions release troubled pitcher Lim Chang-yong amid gambling allegations

    The South Korean baseball club Samsung Lions on Monday released a troubled pitcher facing illegal gambling allegations. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said the Lions left their 39-year-old reliever Lim Chang-yong off their protected list. Lim was...

    • Posted November 30, 2015
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  • Chicago Cubs released pitcher Lim Chang-yong on Monday. Samsung Lions, Lim’s former team in Korea Baseball Organization, said it is considering adding him. (AP)
    Lim Chang-yong released by Cubs

    By Lee Kyutae Trying to become a Major Leaguer at age 37, especially coming off major elbow surgery, proved to be a much more difficult task than Lim Chang-yong had anticipated. The South Korean pitcher, who will...

    • Posted March 25, 2014
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    Lim Chang-yong pitches second straight scoreless inning

    Angels Hank Conger goes 1-for-3  By Lee Kyutae Korean sidearmer Lim Chang-yong, trying to become a Major Leaguer well past his prime, got through another inning without giving up a run. Lim, who will turn 38-years-old June,...

    • Posted March 18, 2014
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  • Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Chang-Yong Lim delivers a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
    Lim Chang-yong released by Cubs

    By Lee Kyutae Korean pitcher Lim Chan-yong, who sought to find success in Major League at the age of 37 coming off major elbow surgery, will not be given another chance by the Chicago Cubs. The submarine...

    • Posted December 3, 2013
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