PITTSBURGH — Pirates general manager Neal Huntington addressed the assembled Pittsburgh media on Friday in regards to the return to the United States of third baseman Jung Ho Kang.
The following is an unedited transcript of his comments. The questions have been paraphrased. Video of the entire briefing is available below.
On Jung Ho Kang’s status:
“He has a lot of work to do. He’s paid a heavy price for the things he’s done. He’s working to get back and he’s grateful for this opportunity not only from the Pirates but from the fans and the Pirates family for their support and the United States government for the opportunity.