[新聞] Baseball beat: Posada might bolt Yankees after season

看板NY-Yankees作者numblife時間17年前 (2007/08/20 01:06)推噓12(12推 0噓 4→)

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In focus, by Peter Abraham (棍這篇很冗長) 已經開始討論到齁黑的去留了.... 大意是： 1).齁黑下一球季會不會去別隊打球? 隊長笑的很大聲他說：沒地方去，他一定會回來　同樣的問題去問齁黑，他不是很能確定，齁黑說：我也很想要確定的說，我下一季還是會在洋基，不過我現在真的是不曉得，我心裡頭有個聲音告訴自己，我想當當看自由球員是什麼fu，因為我從來沒當過.. 2).從2002球季前簽下的合約到現在，六年$63M的內容，沒有一個捕手比他打更多的　全壘打，更多的打點或是得分，因此，這是一件十分划算的交易 3).現金人說，我們知道很多事：　齁黑，有能力，有領導力，也夠強悍硬挺，我們當然想要留他，現在唯一不知道的事，就是價錢 4).總之，要視情況來決定，隨著梅子焦躁的急於擺脫掉讓人不爽和沒路用的Paul Lo Duca，　齁黑可以讓紐約這兩支球隊打起來的方法，就是進入自由市場　而齁黑的經紀人Sam and Seth Levinson，也不吝惜的在這劇情發展上多加點油添點醋 5).這對出身於布魯克林的兄弟檔(齁黑經紀人Sam and Seth Levinson)，在紐約這兩隊間　有很好的關係，尤其是跟梅子，除了Pudge Rodriguez 和 Michael Barrett之外，今年冬天，齁黑將是先發捕手裡頭唯一的自由球員 6).然而，這將同時是個阻礙，因為齁黑已經36歲了，也就是邁入了捕手即將快速衰退的年紀，現金人說，這也是該衡量的因素之一. 不過，齁黑自己已經證明了年齡絕非阻礙：看看他的好成績就知道了(19 homers, 93 RBI and 86 runs scored over 151 games) 在棒球歷史上，也只有六個捕手這麼耐操跟好用而已 7).齁黑自己也深信，他的捕手壽命還長的很，他說："我蹲的還沒很久，不像某些人了蹲到不行了，我還沒問題" 老托則說，齁黑在他的職業生涯中比較晚熟，並一直學習控制情緒，轉換成好的表現雖然他還是會有點情緒，不過是轉換成工作的動力，總而言之，他越來越好　很難想像沒有齁黑的話，我們要怎麼辦，不過這個問題還是留給別人去操心好了：） 8).至於梅子呢? 齁黑說："我從來沒想像過我在別隊蹲補的畫面，不過，我還是必須為我的家人做一些該做的事，不過我還是會先聽聽洋基球團說些什麼，再做出我的決定. Could Jorge Posada be playing for another team next season? It was a question that made Derek Jeter laugh out loud. "No chance," he said. "He'll be back. Write that down." We did. Then, when the same question was put to Posada, he wasn't nearly as confident. "I wish I could say for sure I'll be with the Yankees next season," he said. "But I don't know that. A part of me is interested in being a free agent because I never have been one before." The six-year, $63 million deal Posada signed before the 2002 season will run out this year, and it proved to be a bargain. No catcher has had more home runs, RBI or runs scored in that time. "We know everything we need to know about Jorge, and we want him back," general manager Brian Cashman said. "We know about his ability, his leadership and his toughness. The only thing we need to know is price." That will be determined by demand. With the Mets anxious to be rid of the irritating and unproductive Paul Lo Duca, Posada could pit the two New York teams against each other if he goes onto the market. His agents, Sam and Seth Levinson, would savor such a scenario. The Brooklyn-based brothers have good working relationships with both teams, particularly the Mets. Other than Pudge Rodriguez and Michael Barrett, Posada is the only starting catcher who could become a free agent this winter. There is a significant obstacle, however. Posada turned 36 on Friday. He is past the age when catchers traditionally start a rapid decline. "That's a factor you have to weigh," Cashman said. But Posada is proving that, in his case, age is not a hurdle. He is on a pace that would give him 19 homers, 93 RBI and 86 runs scored over 151 games. Only six catchers in baseball history have been as durable and productive. Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra and Mike Piazza equaled or bettered those statistics twice during their careers. Gary Carter, Carlton Fisk and Darrell Porter did it once. But none did it past the age of 29. That Posada is so productive into his mid-30s is unprecedented. Only one full-time catcher has driven in 90 runs past the age of 35. That was Fisk, who drove in 107 runs for the White Sox at the age of 37. Fisk was a physical freak who caught regularly until he was 43 and retired at 45. Posada has no intention of playing that long. But he believes he can be productive for at least another two or three seasons. "I'm finding ways to stay healthy and stay young," he said. "I'm getting better every year as a catcher and a hitter. What you might lose physically you make up for with wisdom. I take care of myself better now." Posada also believes he will have more longevity because of his history. He didn't start catching until 1992, when he was 21. He also played sparingly as a backup to Joe Girardi in 1997. "I haven't really been catching a long time," he said. "It's all relative, but I'm not worn down by the position like some guys." Manager Joe Torre said Posada matured late in his career, learning to control his emotions. That has translated to better results on the field. "He still has that fire, but it works for him," Torre said. "It used to work against him at times in the past. He's as good now as he ever was - better in a lot of ways. "It's hard to think of what we would do without him. But that's for other people to settle, not me." Posada admitted he was irritated in spring training when the Yankees decided not to discuss a contract extension. Cashman will wait until after the season to talk about an extension with Posada, Mariano Rivera and possibly Alex Rodriguez. "I put it out of my mind in March," Posada said. "I know we're going to talk after the season, and hopefully something gets done. But it's not a guarantee. I have to sit down with my agents and look at every scenario." Even the Mets? "Even the Mets," Posada said. "I've never really pictured myself playing for another team, but I have to do what's right for my family. I just want to hear what the Yankees say first, and then we'll make some decisions." from:http://www.nyjournalnews.com/ 有錯請指正:) ※ 編輯: numblife 來自: 59.116.3.82 (08/20 01:06)

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