[外電]國民會重新簽下那些成為FA的球員嗎

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Could the Nats re-sign any of their free agents? BY Mark Zuckerman, December 5, 2017 文章來源：https://goo.gl/PM84BS 小弟我是因為去年有機會在DC待一年，隨著進場次數增加才慢慢開始認識這個球隊，開始關注國民的比賽(在台灣時是笑臉人迷XD)。不過注意力主要還是被Harper、Zimmerman、小史、Max這些明星球員吸引，要不是Rendon 在我面前開外掛轟了三發加上十分打點，我可能也不會對他有太多印象(成功的自我介紹XD)。雖然可惜今年最終又是一輪遊，每次坐地鐵會看到滿滿大頭廣告的Baker也跟我一起離開 DC XD，不過還是覺得這個球隊很有趣，雖然最好七局就先閃人XD。剛好看到這篇文章介紹了一些本季離開的選手，有些看到名字會有印象，但不太知道他的經歷，於是順手翻了一下，順便讓我有機會找找他們的資料，認識認識，如果有誤或是其他大大可以補充的趣事請不吝分享~ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you scrolled through yesterday’s organizational depth chart blog post, you may have noticed that the Nationals lost a significant amount of depth in a few areas when the season ended and several prominent players became free agents. All of a sudden, that remade bullpen is looking mighty thin. As is the Nats bench, which was such a strength by season’s end. It doesn’t have to remain that way, of course. The Nationals can (and likely will) fill those holes this winter with new signings or trade acquisitions. But they also could re-sign one or more of the free agents they lost earlier in the fall. There are reasons to believe these are less likely to occur than the signings of new players. But let’s run through the list and consider what it would take to bring any of them back to D.C. in 2018 ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 若是你有閱讀昨天關於國民隊各位置整體深度的文章的話，你或許會注意到國民隊在球季結束後在部分守備位置上失去了許多球員，而這些離隊的球員許多都成為了自由球員。突然之間，剛重建好的牛棚在球季一結束後看起來又變得相當薄弱，而國民隊的板凳也是如此。當然，這個情況不會一直維持下去，國民隊可以(將會)在這個冬天透過交易或是簽下新球員來填補這些缺口。但，他們同樣可以考慮將本季因成為自由球員而離隊的選手重新簽下來。雖然許多的跡象都顯示重新簽回一個老球員比簽一個新球員的機率還低，但還是讓我們逐一的討論這些球員有哪些優勢有可能讓他們在明年球季返回DC... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADAM LIND You could argue this would be the most important player on the list the Nationals could re-sign, given his performance this season, the lack of another left-handed bat to back up a first base and the obvious concern than Ryan Zimmerman won’t be as productive (or as healthy) in 2018 as he was in 2017. But the Nationals declined to pick up their portion of Lind’s $5 million mutual option, a decision that may have surprised some but was understandable given how large of a salary that is for a guy who ideally would only get 250-300 at-bats. Lind, meanwhile, is probably going to get offers for more playing time from other clubs, especially American League clubs that could use him as part of a DH rotation. It’s a tough loss for the Nationals, but they’re just going to have to find left-handed bench help elsewhere. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADAM LIND 你或許可以說，對國民而言，以他今年的表現，他會是今年離隊的自由球員中最重要且最可能簽回的一位。尤其是目前國民打線中缺少一個可以守一壘的左打，同時另一個明顯的考量就是Ryan Zimmerman。他明年的狀態(或是健康)未必能和今年一樣。不過國民隊最後選擇拒絕執行Lind 2018年五百萬美金的合約，這個決定讓人驚訝卻也不難理解，畢竟要付出這麼大筆的薪資卻只能換來一個理想情況下也只能貢獻250-300打席的球員。在此同時，Lind可能也在找尋一份可以擁有較多出賽時間的球隊，尤其是美聯的球隊，他們可以讓Lind擔任DH的輪值。對國民來說，這會是個很可惜的損失，但他們仍然需要從其他地方找到一個左手的代打。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOWIE KENDRICK Kendrick was one of Mike Rizzo’s savviest pickups last summer, a versatile veteran who could fill in at several positions and provide a quality right-handed bat off the bench. He was a two-month rental, though, with the Nats knowing he’d be a free agent at season’s end. And in all likelihood, they wouldn’t plan to re-sign him. But then Daniel Murphy needed microfracture knee surgery in October, a complicated procedure that could prevent the starting second baseman from making the opening day lineup. The Nationals hope Murphy will be back in time (and back to his old self) but they need to cover themselves just in case. Kendrick would certainly be a nice Plan B, but like Lind he’s probably going to get offers for guaranteed playing time elsewhere this winter. The Nats also have Wilmer Difo as a potential second baseman if Murphy isn’t ready to go. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOWIE KENDRICK 獲得Kendrick可以說是Rizzo在今年夏天做出多筆精明交易的其中一個。這位資深的工具人可以替補許多的守備位置，同時也能在板凳上提供不錯的右打火力。他在國民的合約只有兩個月，因此在球季結束後就成為了自由球員。目前看來，國民並無計畫考慮重新簽下他。但Daniel Murphy在十月會進行膝蓋的手術，情況複雜的話這位先發二壘手可能會在明年開季時缺席。國民隊當然希望Murphy能夠趕得上開季(同時恢復身手)，但他們還是需要事先準備一些備案。Kendrick將會是個不錯的選擇。但就像Lind一樣，他會希望今年冬天能在其他地方獲得一份保證他出賽時間的合約。替補二壘手這部分並非國民隊首要的問題，萬一Murphy真的無法如預期回歸球場，他們還有Wilmet Difo 可以做為備案。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRANDON KINTZLER Though most of the attention on the Nationals’ remade bullpen was focused on Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson, Kintzler was no less significant an in-season addition. He primarily pitched the seventh inning but also filled in later when needed, and was quite effective. The right-hander was a rental pitcher, but there’s a strong argument for the Nats to try to bring him back. That said, Kintzler isn’t going to be cheap. Whether you agree with the philosophy or not, his 29 saves (28 of which came with the Twins) will raise his price tag. Are the Nationals willing to pay closer prices for a seventh-inning guy? There’s an argument to be made that they should, but they might feel like they can fill that void in a more affordable fashion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRANDON KINTZLER 雖然國民上季季中牛棚補強主要都聚焦在Sean Doolittle與Ryan Madson身上，但 Kintzler受到的關注也不少。他主要都是在第七局上場，若有需要也能在後面局數上場，表現也相當不錯。這位右投手雖然只是位租約球員，但國民隊其實有相當強烈的理由嘗試將他簽回。這麼說好了，Kintzler並不會變得比較便宜，不論是你否同意這種論點，但他上季29次的救援成功(其中28次是在雙城隊拿到的)將會提升他的身價。國民隊是否會願意花一位救援投手的價格換取一位專門負責第七局的牛呢?這樣的爭論想必國民隊一定經歷過，但最後他們似乎覺得可以透過其他可負擔的方法來填補這個空缺。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MATT ALBERS Speaking of more affordable, Albers probably can be had for less than Kintzler. But the big right-hander is still going to get a nice deal from someone after his dominant season in D.C. The Nationals got Albers on a minor league contract last winter, one that paid him $1.15 million once he made the roster. But he’ll be in line for a much bigger figure this time around, possibly even a multi-year deal. Thing is, Albers probably is worth it. Rib the guy all you want, but did you know that over the last six seasons he sports a 2.89 ERA and 1.198 WHIP, making an average of 46 appearances per season? He’s going to turn 35 next month, so age is a concern. But this one might be worth the gamble. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MATT ALBERS 說到可負擔的球員，Albers或許會比Kintzler便宜一些。但這位右投手仍希望在他於DC投出生涯年後可以獲得一張理想的合約。國民是在去年冬季以小聯盟約將Albers簽下，合約內容是一旦他能上大聯盟，就能領到115萬美金的薪資。而現在他還在等待一張更大的合約，甚至獲得複數年合約。重點是，Albers或許值得一張好的合約。你可以嘲笑他不自量力，但你可知道在過去六季他的防禦率是2.89，WHIP值是1.198，平均每季出賽數是46場。由於下個月他將迎接他的 35歲生日，所以年紀會是主要的考量。但國民隊值得在他身上賭一把。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OLIVER PÉREZ When used as a matchup guy against left-handed batters, Perez was fairly effective the last two seasons with the Nationals. But the 36-year-old probably isn’t coming back, not with younger and more affordable lefties Enny Romero and Sammy Solís already on hand. 過去待在國民隊的兩季，Perez在面對左打時的壓制力還算不錯，但他36歲的年紀或許不會再回到國民球場，因為目前隊上還有Enny Romero 與Sammy Solis這兩位不僅更年輕且薪資較低的左投手。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JOE BLANTON The mid-spring signing of Blanton for $4 million was hailed as a savvy move by the Nationals, but it blew up in their faces. The right-hander had a terrible season, serving up gopher balls at an alarming rate and getting buried in the bullpen as a result. The Nats won’t come calling again this winter. 國民隊在去年春季時以400萬美金簽下Blanton，這在當時被認為是一個合理的作為，但最後卻被大家罵翻了。這位右投手繳出了一個相當糟糕的球季，相當甜的球不斷被打者擊出牆，導致牛棚不斷放火。國民隊在這個冬天絕對不會再與他聯絡。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EDWIN JACKSON Nobody could have imagined one of baseball’s most tried and true journeymen would end up making 13 starts for a first-place Nationals club (and be pretty effective for a good chunk of that time). By season’s end, though, Jackson had reverted into the form that has left him searching for a new team every winter throughout his vagabond career. The Nats love him as a person, and perhaps they’re willing to give him another shot. But it would be on a minor league deal, and not to be guaranteed the No. 5 starter’s job. 絕對沒有人會想到Jackson這位棒球浪人居然最終會在排名第一的國民隊獲得十三次的先發機會(而且在那段時間表現還相當不錯)。然而球季結束後，Jackson還是離開球隊，如同每年冬天一樣繼續找尋新的球隊。不過國民隊很喜歡他這個人，或許會願意再給他一張合約，但可能只是一張小聯盟的合約，且並不保證能夠獲得五號先發的位置。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JOSE LOBATON Everyone’s favorite backup catcher almost certainly played his final game for the Nationals in October. Sadly, the final image most will have of him is getting picked off first base despite beating the throw - his foot barely came off the bag, leading to a costly replay reversal - in Game 5 against the Cubs. The Nats may try to improve their catching situation this winter, but Lobaton (who may struggle to get a major league contract elsewhere) won’t be the answer. 這位人見人愛的候補捕手在十月已經完成了他在國民隊的最後一場比賽。令人難過的是，他留給國民球迷的印象卻可能會是他在一壘被牽制出局的畫面，雖然回壘的速度比捕手牽制的球還要快，但他的腳卻在一瞬間微微地離開了壘包，導致在季後賽第五場面對小熊時，被電視輔助判決判出局。在這個冬天，國民隊會試圖提升它們的捕手戰力，但Lobaton 並不會是國民隊捕手的解答(他要在其他球隊獲得一張大聯盟的合約都有困難)。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ STEPHEN DREW When healthy, he proved to be quite a valuable backup infielder and left-handed bat off the bench. Trouble is, he had all kinds of problems staying healthy the last two seasons. The Nats can’t offer him any kind of guaranteed deal. If he’s willing to return on a minor league contract, maybe there’s interest. But even so, Difo’s emergence this year probably made Drew expendable. 當健康的時候，他的確證明了他自己能夠擔綱一位稱職的內野替補與板凳上的左打代打。但問題是，在過去兩季他實在受了太多大大小小的傷了。國民隊無法提供任何保障約給他，若他願意拿小聯盟的合約，或許國民隊會對他有興趣。但即便如此，Difo這季緊急救火的表現也讓Drew在國民隊中變成可有可無的球員了。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ JAYSON WERTH Sorry, it’s not gonna happen. Both sides recognized this in September and October. Werth’s place in franchise lore is significant, and he’ll forever be remembered as the first big-name free agent to want to come to Washington and help transform this club into a consistent winner. But if he plays in 2018, it’ll be elsewhere. 抱歉，這不可能會發生，國民隊與Werth在九、十月就已經意識到這件事情了。Werth在國民隊的隊史中絕對佔有重要地位，當人們談論起國民隊在自由市場簽下的第一位明星球員時，腦中想到的絕對是他的名字，他從自由市場進入國民隊後也令這支球隊成為常勝軍。但若他在2018年還是以球員身份在場上出賽的話，那絕對是穿著其他隊的球衣。 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 123.241.209.164 ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/Nationals/M.1512750842.A.012.html ※ 編輯: kobec (123.241.209.164), 12/09/2017 00:34:46