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Spring Headlines: Hyun Soo Kim won't open season in the majors (Big League Stew)

The ongoing saga between the Baltimore Orioles and Korean outfielder Hyun Soo Kim took another turn Tuesday. The 28-year-old outfielder will not open the year on the team's 25-man roster.

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Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be a big deal. Kim is unproven in the majors, and hit just .182 this spring. His contract, however, prevents him from being sent to the minors.