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The Angels have dominated the AL West in recent seasons, winning the
division in five of the last six years.

近六年拿下了五座美西冠軍,在最近幾年可說是大殺美西

But they head to spring training this year in the shadow of their rivals
in Seattle and Texas, having lost the offseason headline wars to the teams
in those cities.

但是他們在這個冬天的補強動作,卻很明顯地落後給同區的水手和條子

The Mariners, in particular, are trendy picks to unseat the Angels after
an aggressive offseason.

尤其水手季後的積極補強,更是展現了要把天使從王座上給拉下來的決心

“They always go the opposite. It’s no big deal,” Angels center fielder
Torii Hunter said of the experts picking the Mariners to unseat the Angels
in 2010. “I’m very impressed (with the Mariners’ moves). … It’s
definitely going to be a challenge.”

當家中堅手獵人也指出 水手經過補強之後 實力不容小覷

The improving Mariners and Rangers certainly represent a challenge.

補強後的水手和條子 這個球季將會更具威脅性

But the Angels remain convinced that they will field the most complete
team in the division again this season despite the losses of right-hander
John Lackey, third baseman Chone Figgins, left-hander Darren Oliver and
designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero to free agency.

雖然失去了姜雷姬 快腿Figgins 左投奧力佛 以及昔日當家長打老葛
但他們有信心繼續在美西稱霸

That group has been replaced by three free agent signees—right-handers
Joel Pineiro and Fernando Rodney and DH Hideki Matsui.

他們找來了去年效力紅雀的Pineiro、老虎的Rodney、以及洋基的松井秀喜

But the contributions of young players, such as first baseman Kendry
Morales, shortstop Erick Aybar, right-hander Jered Weaver and left-hander
Joe Saunders, will be critical.

但其實像上面所列的這些年輕球員,其實也是爭冠路上不可或缺的成員

That group represents the new core of the Angels.

“The guys we have put together—the faces may be different but the
mentality is the same if not improved,” GM Tony Reagins said.

Reagins總管說 也許陣容攤開來看 已經今非昔比
但我們爭冠的企圖心卻不會有絲毫改變

“I think there’s an attitude among our guys. They are motivated.
Just talking to some of them over the winter, they are motivated.＂

態度主宰一切,在冬天裡,我找了一些小傢伙來聊天
我可以感受到他們積極奮發的態度

“We agree that the teams in our division got better. We always felt our
division was stronger than it was given credit for nationally. … But
that’s not going to change what we need to do. Our job is to do what we
do, continue to bring our style of baseball and see how far that takes us.”

有感受到(水兵、條子)經過補強之後 我們這個分區(美西)顯得更強大了
但我們也不需隨波逐流 只要做好我們該做的
也就是繼續把我們的球風給展現出來 並且持續不斷地追求進步即可

The Angels figure to go as far as their pitching takes them.

With Weaver, Saunders, Pineiro, Ervin Santana and Scott Kazmir, they have
one of the strongest rotations in baseball.

天使的先發輪值圈其實在聯盟裡是屬一屬二的強大
包含Weaver、Saunders、Pineiro、E. Santana、Kazmir,攤開來看是相當整齊的

The offense will depend on the continued development of young players like
Morales, Aybar and Howie Kendrick.

攻擊方面則仰賴持續成長的小將們
包含Morales、Aybar、Kenrick等人

Long heralded prospect Brandon Wood will get a chance to replace Figgins
at third base and give the Angels an entirely homegrown infield, all of
them 26 or younger.

期盼已久的農場新秀Brandon Wood,將起而取代離隊的Figgins,成為當家三壘手
並且也讓猴子的內野先發變成全部自行養成的陣容,他們的年齡都在26歲以下

WHERE: Tempe Diablo Stadium, Tempe, Ariz. The Angels have made Tempe their
exclusive spring home since 1993, moving their minor league complex there
as well after a major renovation in 2004.

Top Candidate To Surprise: RHP Ervin Santana.

Santana has seemed to alternate good and bad seasons lately.

Last year, he was diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his pitching
elbow and spent two long stretches on the DL, not pitching well when he
returned.

If Santana’s elbow has fully recovered, though, he has a dynamic
power repertoire and could fill the “ace” void left by the free
agent departure of John Lackey.

去年,他因為忽略掉右肘韌帶撕裂的傷勢
而讓他得進兩次DL做拉長球的復健,而且在復出後,投球表現也不盡理想

而如果他右手肘的傷勢痊癒的話,依他強力投球的型態
應該可以取代姜雷姬,成為猴子今年的主戰王牌

Top Candidate To Disappoint: 1B Kendry Morales.

Morales was a revelation last season, taking the spot vacated when the
Angels were unable to re-sign Mark Teixeira.

Morales’ MVP-caliber season far exceeded the Angels’ expectations in
his first full season as a big-leaguer.

But now the Angels are counting on Morales to repeat that performance,
which could be asking too much of the 26-year-old switch-hitter.

Morales去年賽季打出相當亮眼的成績,也填補了猴子無法續留鐵爺的缺憾
身為打第一個完整球季的選手,他能打出這樣MVP級的表現,確實也超出球團所預期的
但猴子球團希望他今年能複製去年的表現
也許這樣的要求,對這位26歲左右開弓的打者,是太超過了些

Authority Figures:

Manager Mike Scioscia is the winningest manager in franchise history
(900-720 in 10 seasons) and was rewarded with his second Manager of
the Year award in 2009 after guiding the Angels to their fifth division
title in the last six seasons despite the death of young RHP Nick
Adenhart early in the season.

Scioscia is the longest tenured manager in the American League and holds
sway over every aspect of the organization’s baseball operations.

His teams are always well-versed in the fundamentals and rely on an
aggressive offensive approach, putting pressure on opposing defenses
with their willingness to steal, hit and run and take the extra base
at every opportunity.

梭蝦在這十年帶隊的成績相當傲人,並且也在去年獲得個人第二座最佳總教練獎
儘管去年發生了菜鳥投手Nick Adenhart車禍慘亡的悲劇
但猴子群將忍住悲慟,仍舊奪得近六季的第五座美西冠軍

他的球隊總是建立在穩固的基礎上,仰賴積極進攻的策略,向對手的防守施壓
只要有機會,他們就發動盜壘,搭配打跑,在每個可能的機會裡,積極搶壘

NOTES, QUOTES

‧ RHP Scot Shields

has not been cleared to throw off a mound when spring training camps open.

Shields had surgery last June to repair the patellar tendon in his left
knee.

Angels GM Tony Reagins said the delay does not mean Shields will not be
ready for opening day.

“We knew it was going to be a long process,” Reagins said of Shields’
recovery.

在春訓前能否上丘練投,狀況不明
去年六月,開刀修復他左膝髕腱的傷勢
Reagin總管也對他能否趕上開季,不敢樂觀
談到他的療傷狀況 老總是這麼說的:"我們曉得他需要更長時間的復健"

‧ INF Robb Quinlan

agreed to a minor league contract and received a non-roster invitation to
spring training.

Quinlan, 32, was a free agent this winter but returns to the Angels to
compete for a spot on their bench.

Quinlan has a career average of .281 with experience in the outfield and
at first and third base.

簽下小聯盟約,並受邀參加春訓
32歲的Quinlan,冬天成為FA,但隨即又回到猴子陣中,並且為板凳的一席之地努力中
他生涯的打擊率有2成81,可以兼守一、三壘及外野

‧ CF Torii Hunter

said he has fully recovered from November surgery to repair a sports
hernia and will be ready to go with “no limitations” when he reports
to spring training.

Hunter suffered the injury after a series of collisions with outfield
walls last May and June, then aggravated the injury by playing through
it.

聲稱他已經自十一月的體育疝氣手術中痊癒,並且準備不在春訓裡對訓練量設限
獵人是在去年五六月間,陸續在全壘打牆前碰撞,不斷出賽才使傷勢加重

‧ The Angels were one of several teams on hand to scout 20-year-old SS
Adeiny Hechevarria and four other Cuban defectors at a workout in the
Dominican Republic.

None of the players has been cleared by the U.S. State Department to
sign with a major league team, but Hechevarria is expected to draw
considerable interest.

來自多明尼加,20歲的游擊手Adeiny Hechevarria,以及其他四個自古巴叛逃的選手
目前是包含天使在內幾支球隊的觀察對象

目前這些球員還沒有傳出被簽下來的消息,但Hechevarria被預期會吸引不少球隊的眼光

‧ Marc Russo

has been promoted to director of international scouting.

Russo replaces Clay Daniel, who was dismissed last season when he was
linked to an MLB investigation into skimming of signing bonuses from
Latin American players.

Russo had been a major league scout for the Angels, based in Florida.

Russo被拔擢為國際球探部的總監
他取代了去年因為涉嫌收受拉丁美洲球員回扣而被當局調查的Clay Daniel
他先前就幫天使做過相關的球探工作,總部則設在佛州

By The Numbers: 12

Number of rookie pitchers used by the Angels in 2009.

去年猴子啟用菜鳥投手的數目

Quote To Note:

“Since I’ve been with the Angels, that’s what they’ve said every year.
… It’s no big deal. We’re still wearing the crown. They’ve got to take
it away.”

—CF Torii Hunter on the offseason buzz surrounding the Mariners
and Rangers in the AL West.

獵人談到關於水兵、條子的補強動作,發表了以上的想法

ROSTER REPORT

It was another transitional offseason for the Angels as they watched key
players John Lackey, Vladimir Guerrero and Chone Figgins leave as free
agents while division rivals Seattle and Texas seemed to improve.

The Angels have pinned their hopes on the continued development of young
players, such as Kendry Morales and Erick Aybar, who had breakout seasons
in 2009 and Jered Weaver, Ervin Santana and Joe Saunders, who anchor a
deep rotation.

The Angels still might be the most complete team in the AL West, but the
gap clearly has narrowed.

對天使來說,這個冬天充滿了過渡性
他們需要找出離隊的那些球員,他們遺留下來的戰力空缺該如何填補

他們將希望寄託在以上所述的年輕球員們身上

在美西來說,猴子的陣容依舊是最整齊的,但差距似乎也明顯地縮小了

Arrivals:

RHP Joel Pineiro (free agent from Cardinals)
RHP Fernando Rodney (free agent from Tigers)
OF/DH 松井秀喜 (free agent from Yankees)
RHP Brian Stokes (trade with Mets)

Departures:

RHP John Lackey (free agent, signed with Red Sox)
3B Chone Figgins (free agent, signed with Mariners)
OF/DH Vladimir Guerrero (free agent, signed with Rangers)
LHP Darren Oliver (free agent, signed with Rangers)
RHP Kelvim Escobar (free agent, signed with Mets)
OF Gary Matthews Jr. (traded to Mets)
RHP Jose Arredondo (free agent, signed minor league deal with Reds)
RHP Shane Loux (free agent, signed minor league deal with Astros)
RHP Dustin Moseley (non-tendered, signed minor league deal with Yankees)

Spring Focus:

Of all the Angels’ free agent losses, Chone Figgins might be the most
difficult to replace.

INF Brandon Wood will be given a chance to step in for Figgins at third
base, but the void Figgins leaves at leadoff will be harder to fill.

SS Erick Aybar will get the first look there, but INF Maicer Izturis is
also in the picture.

The Angels will also be watching RHP Scot Shields closely this spring.

Shields has been sidelined since knee surgery last June.

His return to form is an X factor that could elevate the Angels’ bullpen
from question mark to strength.

在所有流失的FA戰力裡,Figgins可能是最難取代的一個
三壘防線預計由Wood補上,但開路先鋒的人選可能銜接不上來
游擊手Aybar是預定人選,但Izturis也在規劃名單裡

今年春訓,猴子也會格外關注右投手Scot Shields的狀態
自從去年六月份的膝蓋手術之後,他一直在療養傷勢
也許他的復出,會是猴子牛棚從問號轉成力量的X分子!

Projected Rotation:

1. RHP Jered Weaver
2. RHP Ervin Santana
3. LHP Joe Saunders
4. LHP Scott Kazmir
5. RHP Joel Pineiro

The departure of John Lackey leaves the Angels’ rotation without a clear
ace.

But the additions of Scott Kazmir by trade last season and Joel Pineiro
as a free agent this winter gives them 1-through-5 depth as good as any
in the league.

Ervin Santana could be the key to elevating this group to an even higher
level.

An All-Star in 2008, Santana was hampered by a partially torn ligament
in his elbow last season.

If he is healthy, Santana has a dynamic power repertoire.

姜雷姬的離隊,使得猴子的輪值圈群龍無首
但透過交易補進了Scott Kazmir以及在冬天的自由市場挖來了紅雀的Joel Pineiro
使得他們得以重組傲視大聯盟的完整輪值圈

E.Santana將是這個Rotation能否提升到更高檔次的關鍵
他在08年球季入選明星球員,但去年卻為右手肘韌帶撕裂的傷勢所苦
如果能健康歸隊,他將會是天使投手群的主戰王牌

Projected Bullpen:

LHP Brian Fuentes (closer)

RHP Fernando Rodney
RHP Scot Shields
RHP Kevin Jepsen
RHP Jason Bulger
RHP Brian Stokes / Matt Palmer

The Angels’ signing of Fernando Rodney is insurance against Scot Shields’
recovery from knee surgery and Brian Fuentes’ less than dominating
performance at closer (despite a major league-leading 48 saves in 2009).

Rodney could slide into either the setup or closer role at times.

Shields was one of the most dependable setup men in baseball from 2006
through 2008.

If he recovers from knee surgery to regain that form, the Angels’ bullpen
could be deep and formidable with Kevin Jepsen and Jason Bulger building on
the progress they showed in 2009.

Brian Stokes, acquired from the Mets in a trade for Gary Matthews Jr., and
Matt Palmer will likely compete for the final spot in the bullpen.

簽下了Rodney此舉
是為了從膝蓋手術復健的Shields以及逐漸失去宰制力的Fuenters
(即便去年還以48次救援稱霸大聯盟),預先買了保險
Rodney可以勝任SU及CL兩個角色

Shields是06-08年的幾個值得信賴SU之一
如果他可以自膝蓋手術康復歸隊,再搭配去年表現不錯的Jepsen、Bulger
猴子的牛棚就更形完整了

透過Matthews. Jr.從大都會換來的Stokes,以及Palmer
將會為牛棚的最後一席,相互競爭

Projected Lineup:

1. SS Erick Aybar
2. RF Bobby Abreu
3. 1B Kendry Morales
4. CF Torii Hunter
5. DH Hideki Matsui
6. LF Juan Rivera
7. 2B Howie Kendrick
8. 3B Brandon Wood
9. Ｃ Mike Napoli/Jeff Mathis

The Angels expect Matsui to replace Guerrero’s production.

Replacing Figgins at the top of the lineup will be more difficult.

He developed into one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball last season.

Aybar led the team with a .312 batting average last season but has shown
little of the plate discipline needed from a leadoff hitter.

If he can’t fill the leadoff void, manager Mike Scioscia will probably
turn to INF Maicer Izturis.

But playing Izturis means taking at-bats away from youngsters Howie
Kendrick or Brandon Wood (at second base or third base).

Kendrick must continue the bounce back he showed after a midseason
demotion to Class AAA last year, and Morales must follow up on his
MVP-caliber season last year with more of the same.

簽來松井,就是準備填補老葛的戰力空缺
Figgins留下來的開路先鋒空缺,恐怕難解
他上個賽季在開路先鋒的詮釋上,表現可說是相當傑出

Aybar上季的3成12打擊率,全隊之冠
以他的選球能力來看,要當開路先鋒還有一點不足
如果他不能勝任這個角色,梭蝦老教頭有可能讓Izturis取而代之
但啟用Izturis卻有可能壓縮到Kendrick、Wood的上場空間(因為他主守二、三壘)

Kendrick必須從維持去年季中反彈上來的表現
而Morales也必須保持像去年那樣的MVP級身手

Projected Reserves:

C Mike Napoli/Jeff Mathis
INF Maicer Izturis
INF Robb Quinlan
OF Reggie Willits
OF Terry Evans

The Angels decided it was necessary to trade off Gary Matthews Jr. and
his contract.

But the move leaves them thin in the outfield, their most vulnerable
position because of the ages of Hunter, Abreu and Matsui.

Willits and Evans offer the only depth there.

Izturis will see plenty of action in the starting lineup in a
“super-utility” role.

Mathis and Napoli will once again share the catching duties, and Bobby
Wilson will get an outside chance to make the team as a third catcher.

天使認為有必要交易交易掉小Mattews,以及清出他的薪資空間
但這個動作卻也同時削弱了他們的外野戰力
由於外野手獵人、阿布、哥吉拉的年齡都偏高,使得外野變得脆弱

Willits、Evans成為惟二能加強板凳深度的選手
Izturis因為有著超級工具人的特性,可能有在先發打線中大量亮相的機會
Mathis、Napoli仍要繼續分攤新球季的上場時間
另外新秀Wilson也有機會成為第三號捕手

Top Rookies:

OF Chris Pettit

hit .321 with a .383 OBP and 18 stolen bases in 96 games at Class AAA
last season.

The Angels’ lack of outfield depth could give him an opportunity this
spring.

去年在3A 96場出賽 3成21打擊率 3成83上壘率 以及18次盜壘成功
缺乏外野板凳深度的猴子,讓他在春訓有一試身手的機會

C Bobby Wilson

has spent the last three seasons in Class AAA, hitting .271 last year.

He is out of options and could force his way onto the major league
roster as a third catcher, giving manager Mike Scioscia the option
of pinch-hitting for light-hitting C Jeff Mathis when he plays.

前三個球季都待在3A,去年的打擊率2成71
梭蝦教練將他定位為球隊的第三號捕手,以及Mathis換代打時的一個選項

INF Freddy Sandoval

has hit .300 or better in each of his last three seasons in Class AA and
Class AAA and can play anywhere on the infield.

That versatility gives him a shot at a spot on the Angels’ bench this
spring.

前三個在2、3A之間載浮載沉的球季裡,都有三成以上的打擊率
並且內野四個位置都能防守

這樣的機動性,也讓他在春訓裡,有力拼板凳位置的機會

Medical Watch:

‧ RHP Scot Shields (patellar tendon surgery on left knee in June 2009)

will be closely monitored as he returns.
(去年六月接受左膝臏骨手術,將密切觀察他的康復情形)

‧ CF Torii Hunter (sports hernia surgery in November 2009)

has fully recovered. (11月接受運動疝氣手術,目前已痊癒)

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推 MingXDD:全農場內野好威
推 Purekim:猴子的農場養成真讓人流口水
推 s9527206:如果木頭能夠站穩，這個內野陣容也是很強大~
推 ahiru:這個輪值圈還挺猛的～
推 okla80328:辛苦了  推
推 kenny781558:天使迷推!! 今年美西看來是有一番競爭囉
→ Reddick5566:天使每年被看雖 每年都打下不賴的成績...為啥他每年都
→ Reddick5566:被看雖阿= =
推 song313136:推~~
推 abc0922001:看到他們的打線，我是蠻看衰的XD
推 Anero:樓上 這個打線跟去年差最多的是Figgy->Wood
→ Anero:而去年天使是全聯盟第二會得分的隊伍
→ Anero:能否講講看看衰的原因？
推 JubeChocobo:Aybar跟Morales都有點爆氣 要複製成績有難度
推 jackit:推
推 tunababy:被看雖的主因其實也很簡單,就是一些數據並不是預測者所喜
→ tunababy:歡的類型....btw一個平圴27歲的內野,才剛站穩就不錯了...
→ tunababy:跑預測的數據一定會對他們的數據有所打折...
推 kurtzz:完整性一定比分區其他隊好 說蝦也有他的一套