[新聞] Yankees enter Teixeira fray (中譯)
自己翻的，好像還是沒有新進展～
ANAHEIM -- The inevitable appears to be happening. The 900-pound gorilla has
entered the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, but he doesn't appear to be thumping
his chest just yet. He's just kind of surveying the scene, wondering if it's
worth his trouble.
不可避免的事情發生了，有隻900磅的大怪獸終於進入了Teixeira的競賽當中！但是他還
沒開始搥打它的胸口，它還在觀察是不是需要與值得來一場大破壞！
The gorilla, needless to say, is the Yankees, who have been quiet on the
Teixeira and Manny Ramirez fronts as their initial focus has been on starting
pitching. With CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett in the fold, and a less expensive
starter likely on the way, it appears the Bronx Bombers are beginning to
think in offensive terms.
毋庸置疑的這隻怪獸就是洋基，先前因為追逐先發投手而在Teixeira和Manny的競賽中悄
然無聲。但在補進Sabathia和Burnett之後，他們開始肖想大砲了！
Having added Nick Swisher this winter while surrendering Jason Giambi and
Bobby Abreu to free agency, the Yankees have joined the Teixeira hunt,
according to the New York Post and its baseball sources, with Ramirez in the
fallback role.
將Giambi與Abreu放入FA後，今年冬天補進了Nick Swisher，現在又加入了Teixeira的競
賽中，而Ramirez則是他們再退一步的選擇。（編：鬼神manny居然輪為備胎？）
With $243.5 million committed to Sabathia and Burnett, however, the newspaper
concedes the Yanks might not stay in the game with Teixeira, who is expected
to command at least eight years and $160 million when the ink dries on his
contract. Ramirez, at 36, might exceed Teixeira's annual salary, but for only
three or four years, if widespread speculation is accurate.
砸下$243.5m買Sabathia與Burnett後，曾有報導認為洋基不會再去搶底價要8年$160m以上
的Teixeira。36歲的Ramirez平均年薪會比Teixeira來得高，但是推測只會簽3到4年。
"If they can't get Teixeira, they are right there on Manny," an official with
knowledge of the Yankees' plans told George King of the Post.
"[Chairman] Hank [Steinbrenner] wants him, but he isn't alone in the
organization," the Post report added, alluding to a source. "They need
somebody to protect Alex [Rodriguez]."
「如果他們拿不到鐵爺，還有MANNY阿～」George King在報導中指出。「Hank喜歡收集收集公
仔，而這種想法在高層中普遍存在」報導補充說道「而且他們需要人來保護A-rod」
（感謝charlie01大指正～）
At the controls for both Teixeira and Ramirez, agent Scott Boras is known for
his ability to play clubs against each other in long, high-stakes games that
test everyone's endurance.
手上握有Teixeira和Ramirez經紀權的Scott Boras，可以慢慢跟眾球團玩耐力賽。
The Angels confirmed on Friday night to MLB.com that they extended an
eight-year offer to Teixeira at the Winter Meetings, matching the length of a
proposal reportedly extended by the Nationals. The Orioles also are hoping to
cash in on their geographical desirability and some hometown sentiment in
making their bid for Teixeira, a 28-year-old Maryland native.
天使隊上禮拜五在MLB官網證實他們對Teixeira提出的合約，提高到8年，跟國民隊所提的
一樣長。金鶯隊則是打出家鄉牌，希望用搏感情這招來吸引Teixeira。
The Red Sox have no pressing need for Teixeira, but he's their kind of
player, and they are aware of what the Yankees have been doing with their
pitching staff and might feel the need for another major weapon. Rumors
persist that they are in the driver's seat.
紅襪並不急著要Teixeira，但是他確實是很吸引人，而且在洋基補進這麼多投手後，他們
警覺到確實需要再多一門大砲。
Boston is reportedly willing to go higher than $20 million annually, but for
a shorter term -- such as five years -- for Teixeira, who has produced at
least 30 homers and 100 RBIs for five consecutive seasons while playing for
the Rangers, Braves and Angels.
紅襪會提出平均年薪$20m以上，但是較短的合約給這位過去五年至少30HR 100打點的選手
。（編：最新rumor說是6yr/$150M，平均25M/y）
If the Yankees pass on Teixeira -- leaving first to Swisher -- and move on
Ramirez, they could shop outfielder Xavier Nady, who made $3.35 million in
2008. Nady, who can play first as well as the corner outfield spots, is
eligible for free agency after the 2009 season, and would be an appealing fit
for all the clubs who lose out on Teixeira and Ramirez.
如果洋基對Teixeira選擇pass（而把一壘留給Swisher）而轉向Ramirez的話，他們可以求
售08年價值$3.35M的Xavier Nady（因為他09年會變成FA），他可以守一壘也可以守外野
，把他賣給沒搶到Teixeira和Ramirez的隊伍應該很適合。
下面是講天使的，不翻了～
The Angels appear content leaving first base in the hands of Kendry Morales,
a switch-hitter with power, if they lose out on Teixeira. They would re-focus
their attention on landing a run-producer for their outfield. The candidates
are plentiful, including Garret Anderson and Juan Rivera, men who have graced
the Angels' outfield.
Anderson, who was not offered salary arbitration and whose $11 million option
for 2009 was not picked up, is coming off a typically solid season. Always
capable with the glove, the Angels' career leader in a wide range of
offensive categories had a big second half, batting .335 with 40 RBIs in 60
games. He finished at .293, three points below his career average, with 15
homers and 84 RBIs, second on the club to Vladimir Guerrero.
Rivera showed what he can do when healthy in 2006, providing muscle in
support of Guerrero, but he has been slowed the past two seasons by a broken
leg. Rivera had a strong second half of 2008, driving in 34 runs in 51 games,
and he would be the least expensive of all the viable options.
Adam Dunn, Pat Burrell, Abreu and Giambi are among the big names in free
agency, and each would intrigue the Angels in varying degrees. Giambi, the
lone non-outfielder in the foursome, could spell Morales at first and serve
as designated hitter, providing a threat behind Guerrero.
The Angels could take the $20 million or so budgeted for Teixeira, if he
heads East, and give it to two bats -- say, Anderson or Rivera and Dunn or
Giambi.
來源：http://0rz.tw/075bb
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