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Oakland A's rumors: Hyun-soo Kim getting 'a long look' from Oakland

Outfielder Hyun-soo Kim of the Korea Baseball Organization is getting "a long look" from the Oakland Athletics, according to a report by Yoo Jee-ho of the Yonhap News Agency. According to Yoo's source, "A regional scout for the A's compiled a 'glowing report' on Kim that has piqued interest among higher-ups." Kim is a free agent, meaning a separate international posting fee is not required.

According to Leeco Agency, free agent OF Kim Hyun-soo already recieved multiple contract offers from #MLB teams.

— Daniel Kim ub300ub2c8uc5bc uae40 (@DanielKimW) December 2, 2015

Kim turns 28 in January and has been playing regularly in the KBO since he turned 19.