The Hanwha Eagles have been the "big player" of the Stove League for the past two years. The Hanwha Eagles, who started the rebuilding process under coach Carlos Subero at the end of the 2020 season, hired Chae Eun-seong as a free agent after the end of the 2022 season for up to 9 billion won (approx. At that time, the team needed not only Chae's batting productivity but also leadership to lead younger players. In fact, he transferred his know-how to young fielders including young slugger Noh Si-hwan, fulfilling his role as a veteran player. He also hit 23 home runs at bat.안전놀이터

Hanwha opened its wallet wide even after the end of the 2023 season. The so-called cashier hired Ahn Chi-hong, a batter of the FA, for a maximum of 7.2 billion won for four plus two years. He signed an eight-year contract worth up to 17 billion won with Ryu, who was considering staying in the Major League and returning to the KBO, and achieved "The Return of the Monster." Ahn Chi-hong recorded a batting average of 0.300 and an OPS of 0.797 in 128 games in his first year as an FA. Although he was a little shaky at the beginning of the season, he played an ace as he did 12 years ago, as he recorded 10-8 losses and a 3.87 ERA in 28 games (158.1 innings).

Compared to the money spent, the ranking has not increased dramatically. After staying at the bottom of the list for three consecutive years (2020-2022 season), Hanwha finished ninth in the 2023 season when it recruited Chae Eun-sung and eighth in the 2024 season when it was with An Chi-hong and Ryu Hyun-jin. However, there is a possibility that Hanwha's ranking would have been lower than now had it not been for the players who strengthened through the FA. An Chi-hong is the only Hanwha batter who has posted a batting average of .300 this year. Ryu is the only pitcher who exceeded the prescribed innings in the Hanwha Eagles.

Hanwha, which has made every effort to advance to the fall baseball league in the 2025 season, is also likely to jump into the FA market, which will open on Friday. Having failed to advance to the post season for the sixth consecutive year, Hanwha is committed to playing its role in the fall baseball next season without fail. Currently, Japan is conducting intensive finishing drills in which most of its main players participate. It is even icing on the cake if the team's players are highly complete and external transfusions are made at the same time. If the team has players who are absolutely necessary for its team, its parent company will not likely be stingy in providing support. Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-yeon visited Daejeon Stadium nine times this season. He visited the stadium even at the last minute of the season when his team was confirmed to be eliminated from the post season.

Hanwha has exposed its weaknesses in the outfield since the past. However, there are few outfielders in the FA market itself, and there are no players that can expect Chae Eun-sung or Ahn Chi-hong to perform. There are some good options for forming the starting rotation for next season. Starting pitchers Eom Sang-baek and Choi Won-tae, who have completed both the inning and double-digit wins in the professional league, are waiting for the mayor's evaluation. Hanwha is also said to be interested in starting pitchers in the FA market. Hanwha is quietly preparing to open the FA market, fearing overheated competition with other teams.