It may be the most interesting story in Baltimore this year.
It has international intrigue. It has a misunderstood protagonist who is seeking and finding redemption. And it is ongoing, unfolding.
Given how it all started, it's impossible to know how this tale will end, so more twists and turns are possible.
Being so clearly watched and dissected was not Hyun Soo Kim's goal when he signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Orioles in December. The Korean superstar was fascinated by Major League Baseball, and he wanted to see how his keen batting eye and ability to make contact would translate at the world's top level.
