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Huntington: Bucs face decision on Kang's future

MILWAUKEE -- Pirates general manager Neal Huntington faces a decision this offseason about whether to pick up a $5.5 million club option on infielder Jung Ho Kang.

On one hand, Kang has tremendous power and can play dependable defense. On the other hand, he has not appeared in a big league game since 2016 because of legal issues and injuries.

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"It's a great question," Huntington said before Sunday's series finale against the Brewers at Miller Park. "We wish we had more data."

Kang, 31, hit .