[討論] Q&A with the Globe's Tony Massarotti
http://www.overthemonster.com/2008/12/6/683551/q-a-with-the-globe-s-tony
1. 已經有許多關於紅襪與遊騎兵交易年輕捕手的討論，大多圍繞著 Saltalamacchia，
但是他尚未證明自己，Teagarden 似乎是更面面俱到的球員。對紅襪而言哪個才是
他們的目標？
TM:在此階段有鑑於防守發展，Teagarden 似乎是優先的選擇，但是紅襪看上
Saltalamacchia 的 upside 已經有段時間(2007年曾嘗試交易他)。我認為球團最後
會擇其一，因為 Saltalamacchia 最終可能轉往一壘，這將是個難題。Gerald Laird
較不令人滿意，但仍是個選擇。
2. 如果紅襪簽下 Teixeira，常理來說 Youk 將移到三壘，Mike Lowell 要放哪？
TM:放到交易市場。顯然 Lowell 在手術後會回來，所以仍然是個大問題。如果紅襪
想保有 Lowell、Youk 以及 Teixeira 一段時間也是可行。但是市場上三壘手
短缺所以使得 Lowell 有相當的交易價值，他仍然是個好球員並且只剩兩年約。
3. 你認為今年 Clay Buchholz 回大聯盟可以有更穩定的表現嗎？投過無安打比賽，
顯然他有 talent。
TM:別把無安打想的太美好，任何一位投手都可能有一次壓倒性的投球。我仍然認為
Buchholz 在交易市場上有很高的價值。他上個球季的表現讓人擔憂，如果紅襪去年
冬天就交易他，他可能有他的一片天。
4. Michael Bowden 持續在紅襪新秀名列前茅，但都沒有關於他的消息。他會成為
紅襪先發輪值的一員，或是交易的籌碼？
TM:我認為紅襪樂意將 Buchholz、Bowden 其中之一交易出去，Masterson 此刻似乎是
最好的一個，而且他的多樣性增加了留住他的價值，只有 Buchholz 和 Bowden 同時
被交易我才會感到驚訝。
5. 你認為2009年紅襪小聯盟系統的黑馬會是誰？
TM:不確定他是否有黑馬的資格，但是 Daniel Bard 會是下一個在芬威登板的新秀，
也要注意一壘手 Lars Anderson，他已經到達他成長的臨界點。另一個人是低階1A
的捕手 Luis Exposito，他還很遠，但是他克服了一些問題並且有不錯的 tools
6. Dustin Pedroia 總是個平飛球打者，但是今年他展現一些爆發力，17支全壘打和
54支二壘打。發生在一個5呎6吋的人身上是很驚人的，他做了甚麼改變？我們可以
期待09年有一樣的表現嗎？
TM:我認為 Pedroia 是有長打能力，事實上他從不以他的身材作藉口，他作全力揮擊
並經常成功，我想我們看到棒球裡的最好的二壘手和最好的運動員之一。
7. Jacoby Ellsbury 的 plate discipline 有甚麼問題？他09年會回彈嗎？
I thought the hype surrounding Ellsbury was a little excessive to begin with
because speed has a way of making jaws drop. At the end of the day, it's all
about production. All in all, Ellsbury had a fine rookie year, complete with
the struggles that many young players encounter. What happens from here is up
to him, though I am a little worried about his ability to consistently handle
the inside pitch.
首先我認為對 Ellsbury 的期待有稍許過度，因為 speed has a way of making
jaws drop.總的來說，Ellsbury 有一個很好的新人球季，與其他年輕球員一同競爭。
我比較擔心他掌握內角球的能力。
(這句不太懂...)
(明天待續...有人想翻也可以)
8. What is the biggest organizational need, from top to bottom?
A relatively young power hitter, which is why I think the Sox are prepared to
b reak the bank for Mark Teixeira. Do not underestimate the important of the
TANDEM of Ortiz and Ramirez in the middle of the lineup over the last six
years. Manny is now gone and Ortiz has two years left on his contract.
Hitters like that are hard to find.
9. Do you think that the Rays will repeat their success and capture the AL
East in '09? They have a ton of talent, but to have such a dramatic reversal
in bullpen effectiveness from '07 to '08 is surprising.
I agree, but the Tampa system is deep. David Price will have a much bigger
role in 2009 and players like B.J. Upton only will continue to get better.
Will they win 97 games again? Hard to say as they had great health,
particularly on the pitching staff. As we know, it takes a lot to win, from
health to luck to talent. Typically, teams with smaller payrolls ebb and
flow. Wouldn't be surprised if the Rays won the division again. Wouldn't be
surprised if they won 85 games, either.
10. Have you heard anything from the clubhouse or front office regarding Tim
Wakefield's health? There is a rumor that his shoulder has been bothering
him, and that he is seriously considering retirement.
Wakefield has had some shoulder issues over the last few years, but he's
already signed for 2009. He'll be back for another year at least. Clearly,
his age (and shoulder issues) have stripped him of some versatility,
preventing him from pitching between starts, on short rest, etc. But he's
still a terrific fourth or fifth starter.
11. What Web sites or blogs, if any, do you read that cover the Red Sox?
In all honesty, not many outside of the major local newspapers. My wife and I
have two small boys, so we're in the midst of years that require a commitment
to our children. When our kids are both in school, I'm sure I'll have time to
surf the web, etc. At the moment, I'm just not at the stage of life where I
can give up that time, which means I've had to sacrifice some knowledge, etc.
12. And finally, what's been the hardest transition for you personally going
from the Herald to the Globe?
Honestly, I've been startled at how seamless it has been. The job is really
the same and I knew most of the writers/reporters anyway, so there really
hasn't been much of a change. Obviously, I'm developing relationships with
new bosses and editors, and those will take time. (There is no substitute for
that.) The Herald was great to me and I miss many of the people there on a
personal level, though I still keep in touch with some. The Globe obviously
is a bigger operation that allows all writers/reporters a great platform for
our work, which is nice.
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