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After snapping the franchise’s 31-year postseason drought in 2012, the
Nationals headed into 2013 as a popular pick to win the World Series. But
Washington scuffled out of the gate and played .500 ball for the season’s
first three months, then went into a tailspin in July. The low point came
on Aug. 7, when Washington found itself six games below .500 and 15 1/2 games
out of first place.
相隔31載後去年終於再度挺進季後賽，今年開季前國民被認為是世界
大賽冠軍的大熱門，球季的前三個月卻都在五成勝率上下掙扎，七月
時更一蹶不振。 8/7進入低點，球隊發現自己的勝場數比五成還少六
場，並落後分區龍頭15.5場勝差。
For much of the season, the Nats were too reliant upon home runs to
score, but they evolved into a more efficient offense down the stretch
and finished 32-16. Core players Ian Desmond, Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson
Werth all finished with strong seasons, while sophomore Bryce Harper
turned in a historically good season for a 20-year-old despite a nagging
hip injury.
球季的多數時間國民過於依賴全壘打得分，但最終他們找到更有效率
的攻擊手段。最後48場比賽取得32-16。Ian Desmond，Ryan Zimmerman，
Jayson Werth等核心成員都以強勁的數據結束球季；二年級生 Bryce
Harper也在20歲的年紀留下足以名列史冊的優秀成績，除了那煩人的
臀部傷勢以外。
Washington still has one of the best young cores in baseball, and a strong
case can be made that they landed the best player available in four
consecutive drafts. Having the No. 1 pick in back-to-back seasons helped,
as Stephen Strasburg and Harper have thus far lived up to their lofty
billing. Anthony Rendon was rated as the top prospect for the 2011 draft
but slipped to the Nats at No. 6 because of injury concerns. Rendon finally
stayed healthy in 2013 and turned in an impressive rookie season despite
learning to play second base on the fly.
國民依然是擁有最優秀年輕核心的球隊之一，也連續四年在選秀會上
叼走最棒的球員。連兩年狀元籤選來的Stephen Strasburg與 Harper
兩人都持續堆砌自己頂尖的身價。而排名2011年頂尖順位的 Anthony
Rendon因傷勢問題下滑到第六才讓國民撿到。2013年Rendon終於能夠
保持健康，繳出令人印相深刻的新人球季。只不過他還在學習二壘手
要怎麼接飛球。
In 2012, Washington once again pounced on an elite talent who slid in the
draft because of injury and signability issues. Righthander Lucas Giolito
had Tommy John surgery shortly after signing for a $2.9 million bonus as
the 16th pick, but he returned to action in 2013 and showed the kind of
dazzling stuff that gives him a Strasburg-esque ceiling.
2012年國民再度聚焦於因受傷與簽約問題導致順位滑落的頂級天才身
上。16順位右投Lucas Giolito在收下2.9M簽約金後不久就動了 TJ，
但他2013年回到球場，並展現他之所以被類比於 Strasburg那耀眼華
麗的才能。
Opportunistic drafting clearly has played a big role in Washington’s surge,
but the player-development staff also deserves credit for developing
homegrown talents like Desmond, Ross Detwiler and Taylor Jordan, who turned
in an encouraging nine-start run in his big league debut.
掌握選秀機會對國民而言意義重大，而負責球員培養的部門也應該得
到讚賞。Desmond Ross，Detwiler，Taylor Jordan等都是自家農作
物，Taylor Jordan的大聯盟首季也有九場值得稱頌的先發表現。
After sending numerous young stars to the big leagues in recent years,
Washington’s farm system has been left somewhat depleted. The return of
righthander A.J. Cole—traded away in the Gio Gonzalez deal but re-acquired
from the Athletics last offseason in the three-team Michael Morse
trade—helped immensely. Cole thrived in his return to the organization and
established himself as one of Washington’s top prospects. Brian Goodwin,
Robbie Ray, Nate Karns and Steven Souza all joined Cole in spending
meaningful time in Double-A last year, and any of them could contribute in
Washington soon.
近幾年將眾多年輕新星推上去後國民農場幾乎空空如也。 A.J. Cole
的歸建則提供了巨大幫助。Cole是送去運動家換Gio Gonzalez的包裹
之一，去年季後又藉由Michael Morse三方交易案從運動家盤回來。
Cole令農場組織顯得興盛活潑，他也把自己提升為球隊的頂級新秀之
一。Brian Goodwin，Robbie Ray，Nate Karns與Steven Souza都和
Cole一樣在2A渡過一段很有意義的時間。他們之中的任何一個都可能
在短時間內上大聯盟為國民做出貢獻。
The Nationals are also starting to reap rewards from their rejuvenated Latin
American program. Exciting young talents like Jefry Rodriguez and Rafael
Bautista had sterling U.S. debuts, helping the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League
Nationals put together an incredible 49-9 season.
國民也開始從恢復活力的拉美系統回收報酬。充滿天賦的Jefry Rodriguez
以及Rafael Bautista第一次在美國亮相，表現也十分優秀。更幫助
新人聯盟GCL Nationals取得49-9的驚人成績。
After essentially starting over from scratch three and a half years ago,
Washington is now spending money again in Latin America, highlighted by the
$900,000 bonus it doled out for 16-year-old Dominican third baseman Anderson
Franco in August. It has been a long time since Washington has been a player
on the market for pricy international free agents, so this development is one
more sign that the franchise is healthier than ever.
經過三年半的沉寂，國民又開始在拉美系統花錢，用少量900K簽約金
網羅多明尼加16歲三壘手Anderson Franco。國民已經很久不玩昂貴
的國際FA，這將會是個令組織更為強壯的訊號。
10. Steven Souza, of
Born: April 24, 1989.
B-T: R-R.
Ht.: 6-3.
Wt.: 220.
Drafted: HS—Everett, Wash., 2007 (3rd round).
Signed by: Doug McMillan.
Background: Maturity issues undermined Souza’s ability to maximize his
tantalizing raw talent for the first few years of his career. The low point
came in 2010, when he broke his thumb and served a 50-game suspension after
testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. As he grew up, he
rejuvenated his career with a breakout 2012 campaign, then performed well in
Double-A in 2013, though he missed time with an oblique injury.
背景：
成熟度的問題在 Souza職業生涯的前幾年限制他發揮那誘人但生疏的
天份。2010年是 Souza的低點，大拇指受傷的同時又因藥檢未過受到
50場禁賽處分。隨著逐漸成長，2012年 Souza還是恢復活力並破繭而
出。儘管因斜腹肌拉傷錯失部分球季，2013年在2A也打得不錯。
Scouting Report: Souza is a physical specimen with multiple loud tools. He has
65 raw power and is capable of hitting home runs from pole to pole. A former
third baseman, Souza has found a home as a corner outfielder, where he is a
solid-average defender with a plus arm. He’s also a slightly above-average
runner with good baserunning instincts. If Souza hits, he has the tool set to
be an everyday right fielder. He has done a better job staying in his legs and
maintaining a balanced swing, helping him drive the ball to all fields. Souza
has serious bat speed and can hit premium velocity, but his swing still has
some length, making him vulnerable against offspeed stuff.
球探報告：
Souza 是個擁有多種強大工具的體能樣本。評級65分的砲瓦能讓他擊
出許多往四面八方飛出去的全壘打。過去擔任三壘手，但現在已在外
野角落找到落腳處。他是個防守能力高於平均的選手，搭載不錯的手
臂。他也是個略高於平均的跑者，壘間直覺相當好。 Souza如果能提
供穩定打擊，絕對夠格扛下先發右外野手。他可以穩定腿部並保持平
衡，幫助他將球擊到球場的任何位置。 Souza的出棒快到能打中比速
度平常更猛的速球，不過揮擊幅度還是太長，成為他面對慢速變化球
時顯而易見的弱點。
The Future: The Nats compare Souza’s career path to that of Michael Morse,
and he could have a similar impact as a late-blooming masher. He should
advance to Triple-A in 2014.
未來性：
國民將Souza的成長歷程與Michael Morse相互比擬，他也有機會像Morse
一樣，以大器晚成的姿態展現相似的衝擊。他2014年應該會升上3A。
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