Alan Nero, the agent for Jung-ho Kang, is confident that the Korean shortstop will come to terms on a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates won the exclusive right to negotiate with the infielder after he was posted in December, and if he signs by Jan. 20, he could begin his season there once again.

"At this point, I feel confident we’ll come to an agreement," Nero said.

"The process has been very positive. [General manager] Neal [Huntington] has tried very hard to basically come to the table with an offer."