Pirates win bidding process on SS Kang

Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates submitted the
highest bid for the negotiating rights to Korean shortstop Jung Ho Kang.

The Pirates now have 30 days to try and work out a contract with Kang.

Kang, 27, hit .356 with 40 home runs and 117 RBI over 117 games last season
for the Nexen Heroes.