[外電] O's prepare for offseason of changes

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展望下個球季拉！(謎之聲：季後賽都還沒打幾場...) -- http://tinyurl.com/4tajj8 O's prepare for offseason of changes Rebuilding process will continue after disappointing season By Spencer Fordin / MLB.com BALTIMORE -- Let the rebuilding continue. The Orioles will hold their organizational meetings in early October this year, allowing them to jump into the offseason as early as possible. Baltimore may be willing to make a major splash at free agency this winter, accelerating the growth process and augmenting the team's existing pool of talent. 季後賽剛開打沒多久，金鶯球團就迫不及待地展望下個球季。 And when you look at the foundation, you can identify two sure areas of concern. The Orioles have struggled to find a shortstop and to field a consistent starting rotation, both areas that will receive attention this offseason. Baltimore may also make a play for a premier slugging first baseman like Mark Teixeira, but the focus will still be on rebuilding from within. 游擊手和先發輪值是兩個大問題，可能會考慮簽鐵爺(他不會想來吧)。 "I don't see how we can eliminate any avenues of exploration," said Andy MacPhail, Baltimore's president of baseball operations, on the team's overall strategy. "Last year, our bullpen looked like it was going to be an impossible task, but we used every means to add to it. And for the first three-quarters of the season, it was a strength for us." MacPhail說：永不放棄尋找任何可能的機會，像去年的牛棚重建就在今年起了作用，對，只有四分之三個球季。 Indeed it was, and it could be even stronger next season. Chris Ray will return to aid George Sherrill in getting the late-inning outs, and Jim Johnson may serve as the bridge to get from the starters to the closers. Baltimore faces a major challenge in rebuilding its rotation, which saw youngsters Garrett Olson, Radhames Liz and Brian Burres struggle this season. 下一季投手群會更強壯。 The Orioles would prefer not to rush any of their mid-level arms -- Chris Tillman, Brad Bergesen and David Hernandez, for example -- but may be forced to if they have a huge Spring Training. Baltimore could sign two veteran pitchers this winter, a move that could get expensive but would serve to give the prospects more time to develop. 球團不會急著收割尚未成熟的農作物，可以考慮簽二個老將來頂替先發投手的位置。 And in terms of money, MacPhail has said he isn't sure where the team's payroll will go. The Orioles will shed some salary via free agent defections, and MacPhail would only say that any acquisition would be examined from every angle. 錢的事情尚不明朗。 "Payroll is a function of ownership," he said, "And I must say that [managing partner Peter Angelos] has never been shy about investing in the team. It's my job to make sure that those investments are made as efficiently and as intelligently as possible." 老闆Angelos不會吝嗇投資球隊(但做了些鳥投資)，MacPhail會盡可能的做有效而且有智慧的投資。 MacPhail will be forced to ponder trades of veteran stalwarts Ramon Hernandez and Aubrey Huff this winter, and there will also be the inevitable talk about Brian Roberts, who will be entering the final year of his contract. MacPhail may elect to trade or attempt to extend Roberts, and he also might try to sign Nick Markakis through his first year of free agency. 老人們可能會被交易，Markakis的續約是另一個重點。 "We intend on talking to Nick's representatives," he said. "It's a good time for him and a good time for us, so we'll feel him out and see where we are. Clearly, [both Markakis and Roberts] are the type of players you win with and build around." 球團會和Markakis的代表進行恰談。 The Orioles have identified their strengths and weaknesses, and they've patiently awaited the results of their last few drafts. MacPhail patiently waited until he got a good return on two veterans last winter and will attempt to repeat the process this time. But if he can't, the Orioles know that they can't really afford to stand pat and simply wait for their prospects. 終有一天會時來運轉，所以現在必須耐心等待，屆時農作物才能豐收。 "The last six weeks haven't been the way we wanted it, but the last six weeks have given us information," said manager Dave Trembley. "We need to have better depth. ... Knowing how Andy is, we're going to look it over and see why some of this has happened, see what we can do to make it better, to make an improvement or eliminate it." Trembley：最後六周糟透了，但也給我們很好的警訊，我們必須更有深度！ CONTRACT ISSUES Free agents: Kevin Millar 1B; Jay Payton, LF; Juan Castro, SS; Alex Cintron, SS Eligible for arbitration: Markakis, RF; Ray, RHP; George Sherrill, LHP; (also possibly Jeremy Guthrie and Luke Scott for Super II eligibility) Non-tender possibilities: Daniel Cabrera, RHP; Lance Cormier, RHP CATCHERS Ramon Hernandez, .257 AVG, 15 HRs, 65 RBIs, 21 2Bs Guillermo Quiroz, .187 AVG, 2 HRs, 14 RBIs, 12 runs Matt Wieters, .355 AVG, 27 HRs, 91 RBIs, 89 runs at Class A Frederick and Double-A Bowie Hernandez may hold the title, but Wieters is crashing quick on his heels. 後生可畏，Wieters快來。 FIRST BASE Aubrey Huff, .304 AVG, 32 HRs, 108 RBIs, 48 2Bs With Millar a free agent, the Orioles might cede first base to Huff. SECOND BASE Brian Roberts, .296 AVG, 51 2Bs, 107 runs, 40 SBs Roberts, entering the final year of his contract, remains Baltimore's top trade chip. SHORTSTOP Alex Cintron, .286 AVG, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 12 runs Shortstop is a black hole within the organization, and a solution will likely be found externally. 是黑洞，Houston, we're in trouble，快來一隻游擊手。 THIRD BASE Melvin Mora, .285 AVG, 23 HRs, 104 RBIs, 29 2Bs Salazar, .284 AVG, 5 HRs, 15 RBIs, 13 runs Mora enjoyed a career renaissance in 2008 and is entering the final season of his contract. OUTFIELD Nick Markakis, .306 AVG, 20 HRs, 87 RBIs, 106 runs Luke Scott, .257 AVG, 23 HRs, 65 RBIs, 67 runs Adam Jones, .270 AVG, 9 HRs, 57 RBIs, 61 runs Lou Montanez, .299 AVG, 3 HRs, 14 RBIs, 18 runs Nolan Reimold, .284 AVG, 25 HRs, 84 RBIs, 29 2Bs at Double-A Bowie Markakis and Jones give the Orioles developing star power, while Scott gives them ready-made production. ROTATION Jeremy Guthrie, 10-12, 3.63 ERA, 190 2/3 IP, 119 K Daniel Cabrera, 8-10, 5.25 ERA, 180 IP, 90 BB Brian Burres, 7-10, 6.04 ERA, 129 2/3 IP, 63 K Garrett Olson, 9-10, 6.65 ERA, 132 2/3 IP, 83 K Radhames Liz, 6-6, 6.72 ERA, 84 1/3 IP, 57 K Chris Waters, 3-5, 5.01 ERA, 64 2/3 IP, 33 K Hayden Penn, 6-7, 4.79 ERA, 99 2/3 IP, 65 K for Triple-A Norfolk Guthrie is the only sure thing here, and Baltimore will likely make wholesale changes. 除了Guthrie，其他都是未知數... BULLPEN George Sherrill, 3-5, 4.73 ERA, 31 SVs, 53 1/3 IP Jim Johnson, 2-4, 2.23 ERA, 68 2/3 IP, 38 K Lance Cormier, 3-3, 4.02 ERA, 71 2/3 IP, 46 K Dennis Sarfate, 4-3, 4.74 ERA, 79 2/3 IP, 86 K Matt Albers, 3-3, 3.49 ERA, 49 IP, 26 K Jamie Walker, 1-3, 6.87 ERA, 38 IP, 24 K Randor Bierd, 0-2, 4.91 ERA, 36 2/3 IP, 25 K The healthy return of Albers and Ray could give the Orioles a fairly deep bullpen. 健康的牛棚在下一季會相當有深度。 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 61.230.11.202