[外電] What is Nats' greatest need for 2014?

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Inbox: What is Nats' greatest need for 2014?
By Bill Ladson

I've been an Expos/Nationals fan since 1969. I rank this year among the most
disappointing and right up there with those years when we were teased with
greatness by some of those Expos teams. What do you consider the team's
greatest need in the offseason?
-- Marvin M., Calgary, Alberta

從1969年開始我就是個博覽國民粉，
我把今年列為最令人失望的一年。
比過去那些我們以為夠強大結果被打臉的博覽會球隊更慘。
你覺得球隊在季後最需要補強的部分是什麼？

Like a lot of people, I thought Washington had a good chance to go to the
World Series this year. The Nationals must fix a couple of things heading
into next season. First of all, they need to add dependable left-handers
to the bullpen. Their biggest mistake was letting Tom Gorzelanny and
Michael Gonzalez go. With the exception of Xavier Cedeno, the Nats struggled
to find solid left-handed relief.

我跟很多人一樣認為今年的華盛頓有很高的機會進軍世界大賽。
明年開打以前國民需要解決幾個問題。
最重要的第一點是牛棚裡得擺隻可靠的左手牛。
他們最大的失誤就是讓Tom Gorzelanny跟Michael Gonzalez走人。
除了Xavier Cedeno以外，
國民在找尋強大的左手牛這點陷入掙扎。

I also think Washington needs to revamp its bench. Of the bench players it
has now, Scott Hairston and Steve Lombardozzi are the only players I see
coming back.

我也覺得華盛頓需要重整板凳。
看看目前的板凳球員，
我想只有Scott Hairston跟Steve Lombardozzi明年會續留。
（Tyler Moore：啊我咧？）

The back end of the rotation needs fixing, too. Is Ross Detwiler going to
stay healthy? Can Tanner Roark or Taylor Jordan be one of the starters?
The Nationals will give them both a chance to join the rotation in 2014.

後段輪值也得整理一下。
Ross Detwiler能保持健康嗎？
Tanner Roark或Taylor Jordan能成為其中一個先發投手嗎？
他們都會得到機會去挑戰2014年的輪值。

Do you think Adam LaRoche will be traded after this season? In my opinion,
he is a solid first baseman.
-- Jada R., Bowie, Md.

你想Adam LaRoche在季後會被交易嗎？
就我來說他是個很棒的一壘手。

A month ago, I thought LaRoche would be dealt, as Ryan Zimmerman looked like
he may need to be switched to first base because of his throwing problems at
third. However, Zimmerman looks so much better at the hot corner now, and I
think LaRoche will remain at first for the 2014 season.

一個月前我覺得LaRoche會被處理掉。
因為Ryan Zimmerman似乎會被傳球問題所困擾而被迫移防一壘。
然而，目前的Zimmerman看起來好極了。
所以我想明年LaRoche依舊會是球隊的一壘手。

Why don't the Nationals sign Michael Morse? He has been injured, and they
could get him for a cheap price.
-- Max B., Santa Fe, N.M.

國民何不簽下Micheal Morse？他痛痛所以不必花太多錢。

That's not going to happen unless Morse agrees to be a bench player. I think
he wants to play every day. Morse may stay with the Orioles.

除非Morse同意擔任板凳選手否則不可能。
我覺得他想要天天上場，Morse也許會留在金鶯。

Is Cal Ripken Jr. managing the Nats next year just a rumor or a realistic
possibility?
-- Darryl T., Washington

Cal Ripken Jr.明年將帶領國民是乳摸還是真的有可能發生？

There is nothing to that rumor. I believe the Nationals will hire someone
general manager Mike Rizzo is familiar with. I don't know yet who that will
be, but I don't think it's going to be Ripken.

毫無反應就是個乳摸。
我相信國民會雇用GM Mike Rizzo熟悉的人來掌舵。
我還不知道那會是誰，但我不認為是Ripken。

Do the Nats have any interest in signing Robinson Cano?
-- Tom, Chile

國民有任何興趣簽下Robinson Cano嗎？

With Rizzo around, anything is possible. But I don't see the Nationals giving
Cano a 10-year contract worth $305 million. I see them sticking with
Anthony Rendon as their second baseman.

只要Rizzo當家沒什麼不可能。
但我不覺得國民會給Cano一張10年305M的合約。
我想他們會讓Anthony Rendon繼續擔任他們的二壘手。

How about Jayson Werth as player-manager next year? It worked for the
Senators, after all, with Bucky Harris and Joe Cronin.
-- Michael L., Washington

讓Jayson Werth兼任球員與教練如何？
不管怎麼說，參議員隊時代的Bucky Harris跟Joe Cronin還挺管用的。
（現在的華盛頓國民前身是1969年成軍的蒙特婁博覽會，
　明尼蘇達雙城的前身是1901年就創立的華盛頓參議員。
　Bucky Harris在1924至1928共五年於參議員隊兼任球員及總教練，
　1924年還拿到世界大賽冠軍。
　Joe Cronin的兼任時代則是更長的1933到1945年。
　不過只有前兩年在參議員，
　接下來都是波士頓紅襪。）

There is no question that Werth has strong opinions and would make a great
manager. However, I'm not sure if he wants that role. I'll ask Werth this
weekend and let you know what he says in a notebook item.

毫無疑問Werth的意見舉足輕重，
相信他也會是個好教練。
然而我無法確定他是否想要這樣的角色。
這週末我會問問他，
然後在場邊筆記裡讓你知道他的回答。

What do you think is the main cause of the Nats' struggles this season,
and do you think they will be better next year?
-- Ryan M., Cheltenham, Md.

你覺得國民今年陷入困境的主因是什麼？
他們明年會有所改善嗎？

The first order of business is to stay healthy. Losing Bryce Harper for more
than a month was rough. I don't think they need to change the starting eight
position players, but they need a better bullpen and bench.

首先就是要保持健康。
失去Bryce Harper一個多月是很難受的。
我不認為他們有必要變更八個先發位置的球員，
但他們需要更好的牛棚跟板凳。

I also think the Nationals need to get St. Louis out of their heads. After
getting swept by the Cardinals this week, it was clear to me that they are
not over losing to them in the 2012 National League Division Series. We'll
see how it goes next year.

我也覺得國民得把聖路易從腦袋中甩出去。
這週經過三場敗戰橫掃後，
對我來說很顯然他們沒有克服去年NLDS的陰影。
明年怎樣就再看看吧。

At this point, how would you handicap the likely 2014 Nats managerial
candidates?
-- Wes E., Arlington, Va.

就目前而言，
你會如何給2014年的國民總教練候選人排個高下？

I would say Randy Knorr is the favorite. Not only was he successful in the
Minor Leagues, but he also managed a number of current players while they
were on the Nationals' affiliated teams. Matt Williams has come up as a
candidate, as has Trent Jewett. Rizzo hasn't said anything, but I'm sure
we'll find out soon enough.

我會說Randy Knorr是首選。
不只因為他在小聯盟相當成功，
也是他帶過許多目前在國民陣中的球員。
Matt Williams跟Trent Jewett也浮上檯面。
Rizzo還沒鬆口過，
但我確定我們很快就能確認人選。

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