Retired Players Support Korean Baseball Boycott

An association of retired baseball players released a statement supporting active players’ declaration to boycott the Korean Basbeball Organization’s (KBO) All-Star Game.

Current KBO players have decided to boycott the game because the body has decided not to add a tenth team to the league

Korean Broadcasting System sports commentator, Lee Yong-chul, said: “The fans want it and local governments are stepping up to help. Besides, running the league with an odd number of sides will certainly create huge problems. So, why not? The bottom line is they have to make a case for their decision”

The retired players’ group criticised the KBO board for their decision describing it as “irresponsible and anachronistic.”

The KBO’s reasons for not adding a tenth team are the lack of players available and concern for lowering the quality of pro baseball in Korea. {jcomments on}