12/19/2005 10:00 AM ET Mailbag: The truth about the roof Alyson Footer answers Astros fans' questions By Alyson Footer / MLB.com From:http://kuso.cc/h84 A correction from my last mailbag: Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr. were not the most recent father-son combination to play in a game together. That distinction goes to Tim Raines and his son, Tim Raines Jr., who played left and center field, respectively, for the Orioles on Oct. 4, 2001. A belated happy birthday to Craig Biggio, who turned the big 4-0 on Dec. 14. 上周的邮包有地方需做修正:最近期在同场比赛打球的父子并非 Ken Griffey 父子档，而是 Tim Raines 和他的儿子小Tim Raines。他们於2001年的10月4日在金莺 队分别担任左外野与中外野手的位置。 迟来的生日快乐，祝福 Biggio ，他在12月14日迈入人生那重要的第四个十年。 [ 按: the big 4-0 翻这样不知妥当否？我程度不好 > < ] Has someone in the Astros organization DESTROYED the stadium rulebook that states when the roof must be open or closed? A new one must be written that states we open and close the roof when we please. -- Shaun R, Austin, Texas Shaun R, Austin, Texas---太空人队球团中，会有人要〝毁掉〞球场使用书上 屋顶何时该关闭或开启的规则吗？ 我认为在新规则上，是否开启与关闭屋顶 要随我们家球团高兴。 There are a few issues that need to be cleared up regarding the roof rules. Let's start with the guidelines that are listed in the Astros' media guide. 根据屋顶使用规则，有少数问题需要澄清。现在我们就从列在太空人队媒体指南 上的入门介绍开始。 Line 1: "The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club." 第一条︰比赛开始，屋顶的开闭仅由主场球团决定。 The Astros have always had the say over whether the roof is open or closed. But the World Series is considered property of Major League Baseball, and the Commissioner used his power to open the roof for Games 3 and 4. 太空人队从头到尾拥有屋顶开闭的决定权。但世界大赛是被认为是大联盟所拥有的， 故联盟会长行使他的权力来决定第三、四战屋顶的开闭。 The rules also state, "If the game begins with the roof closed, it may be opened, when, in the opinion of the home club, the climatic environment has reached a level where fan comfort and enjoyment will be best served by opening the roof to the natural atmospheric conditions." 规则也说明〝若比赛一开始，屋顶是关闭的，接下来屋顶打开与否、和其开启时段 就由主场球队认定开启屋顶时段的大汽状态，气候环境能让球迷感到最舒服愉悦。〞 But the Astros rarely opened the roof last season, and to some degree, that decision hurt them in October. 但上个球季太空人队很少打开屋顶，在某种程度上，该决定在10月份时伤害了他们。 Remember way back in the day when the roof would open at the top of the sixth inning? Well, actually, it wasn't "way back" in the day. It was 2000-03, when as long as there was no rain, the lid came off when the sun went down. 记得过去日间比赛，在6局上打开屋顶的习惯吗？恩，事实上，这不是白天的惯例， 这是因为在 2000-03年时，只要没下雨，出太阳的话，屋顶就会打开。 Those in uniform -- players, managers and coaches -- have always preferred for the roof to stay closed. The humidity and swirling winds in the outfield changed the conditions, often drastically, and pitchers, especially closers, hated having to adjust to the open air conditions in a matter of minutes. 那些穿着制服的球员、总管、教练们总是比较喜欢屋顶关着。外野的湿度和风向通常会彻底 影响投手的情况，尤其是 CLs 讨厌还必须去适应开放空气系统几分钟。 The practice of opening the roof became more sporadic in 2004 and pretty much disappeared in 2005. I suspect a certain future first ballot Hall of Famer in his early 40's had something to do with that, considering the pleas to the owner in the first four years at Minute Maid Park fell on deaf ears. 打开屋顶的习惯在2004年较常出现，2005年却几乎消失。 I suspect a certain future first ballot Hall of Famer in his early 40's had something to do with that, considering the pleas to the owner in the first four years at Minute Maid Park fell on deaf ears. (按:这句我有一点障碍,翻不太出,所以就先没翻了> <) The Astros have to absorb some of the blame for the controversy before Game 3 of the World Series. Had they been opening the roof regularly during the season, it wouldn't have been a big deal to open it during the playoffs. But the players had adapted to the controlled conditions they played in all year, and they wanted those same conditions during the World Series -- the most important games they would play all year. 世界大赛第三战前，太空人队必须承受一些争论的责难--在球季例行赛，他们应该打开 屋顶，因此在季後赛期间打开屋顶并没有什麽了不起的。但球员已大半年适应受控制的 打球环境，因此他们在打一整年最重要的比赛--世界大赛时就会要求那些同样的状态。 When the Commish stepped in, players were angry and that became more of a story than the fact that the Astros were hosting the first World Series game ever held in the state of Texas. The whole episode was sad. And preventable. 当会长介入屋顶的开闭时，球员们不太高兴，而且这新闻也比太空人队是德州第一 个举办世界大赛球队的事实还来的受人注目。 最後的结局令人伤心。本来可以阻止的。 Now that Roger Clemens has come out and announced which teams he will play for (Rangers, Yankees, Red Sox, or Astros), do you think Houston stands a chance if we even want to pay for him? -- Greg S., Lake Jackson, Texas Greg S., Lake Jackson, Texas---既然老克已经进入自由球员市场并对外表示他有 兴趣的球队(游骑兵、洋基、红袜、太空人)。如 果太空人队愿意花钱，你觉得会有机会将他签下吗？ Yes, the Astros have a chance to sign Rocket, and I believe they are the favorite among the four teams listed. I believe the idea of pitching five months instead of seven, and having the same provision in his contract that allows for him to skip some of the travel, is intriguing to Clemens. I also believe he would not have as much success if he went back to the American League, where he'd have to face designated hitters instead of pitchers. 是的，太空人队有机会签下火箭人的，而我也相信太空人队会是这四支球队中 老克的首选。我相信出赛五个月比七个月还要好，合约中让他不用随球队到客 场的条款也会深深吸引他。我也相信，如果他回到美联，不会有多大的成功， 因为他就必须面对指定打击而不是投手。 Do you believe that the signing of Brad Ausmus could make Clemens look at returning in June? -- Roy K., Odessa, Texas Roy K., Odessa, Texas---你相信签下 Ausmus 会让老克考虑在6月份时回太空人队吗？ It certainly can't hurt. I would guess that if Clemens is making a pro/con list regarding whether or not he returns next year, Brad's new contract is considered a huge "pro." 无疑的，这没伤害。我猜老克有在列一份关於他明年是否回来的 可能/考虑 名单， Brad的新合约被视为是极大的〝可能〞。 Clemens has said in the past that he wouldn't consider returning unless Ausmus was back, too. When it comes time for Roger to decide what he wants to do sometime in the next couple of months, I'm sure knowing Brad will be his catcher will be a selling point if he's interested in returning to the Astros. 老克曾说除非 Ausmus 也有回来太空人队，否则他不会考虑回来投球。接下来的两个月 是老克决定他未来要怎麽做的时间，我很确定如果他对回太空人队有兴趣，Brad当他 的御用捕手会是一大卖点。 Any chance Taylor Buchholz cracks the rotation next year, or has that already been decided? I really like the way he's pitched since coming back from his surgery. The Arizona Fall League is a tough league to get a 1.57 ERA! -- Jim C., Houston Jim C., Houston---Taylor Buchholz 有机会成为明年投手轮值中的一员吗？或者这早 已决定了？我真的很喜欢他手术後复出的投球表现。在AFL这个好手 云集的联盟投出1.57的自责分率很不简单。 Taylor will compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster, but his role has yet to be determined. He could win a starting job, but some in the organization think he would be a terrific setup man, a la Chad Qualls. Taylor会竞争明年开幕战的一员，但目前他的定位尚未决定。他可能当先发投手，但 球团内有人认为他会循 Chad Qualls的模式一样，当一个可怕的 setup man。 Why do players, specifically Lance Berkman, switch-hit when their average and homers are so low compared to their natural side? I know righty-lefty reasons, but wouldn't they do better hitting just one side? -- David K., Santa Fe, N.M. David K., Santa Fe, N.M.---为什麽特别像是肥仔这样左右开弓的球员，换另一边 打击时，打击率与全垒打都比他们原先惯用的的方向 还来的低。 我知道右打对左投的理由，但是固定一方打击，他们 不是能表现的较好吗？ Lance has said in the past that hitting from the left side off a left-handed pitcher is like playing a completely different game. He has no comfort level whatsoever in that situation. Even though he doesn't have great numbers as a right-handed hitter, he has a much better chance producing from that side than he does hitting left-handed off a lefty. 过去肥仔曾说过，站在左打的打击区面对左投手就像是在打一场孑然不同的比赛。在这 个状况下〝无论如何〞他就是感到不对劲。当右打者时，纵使他没有表现出很棒的数字， 他担任右打的贡献还是比他当左打面对左投时还来的多些。 As we all know, the Astros need offense. Will they sign Adam Dunn like I hope they do? He would add the missing pieces that the Astros need! -- Randall W., Houston Randall W., Houston---正如我们所知道的，太空人队需要打击的帮忙。他们会像我所 希望的一样，签下 Adam Dunn？他会增加太空人队所需要的部 份。 We have to stop talking about Adam Dunn, for a few reasons: 基於少数理由，我们必须停止讨论 Adam Dunn。 ‧ Adam Dunn is not a free agent. Adam Dunn并非自由球员。 ‧ Adam Dunn is property of the Cincinnati Reds, for at least two more years. 至少接下来的两年 Adam Dunn 是辛辛那提红人队的资产。 ‧ If the Astros want Adam Dunn, the Reds will have to trade him. 如果太空人队想要 Adam Dunn ，红人队必须将他交易出去。 ‧ The Reds traded Sean Casey and announced Adam Dunn will move to first base. 红人队之前交易了 Sean Casey 并表示 Adam Dunn 会移往一垒。 ‧ The Reds no longer have a logjam in the outfield. Therefore, Adam Dunn is not coming to Houston to play baseball. Unless he plays a pickup game in his backyard. 红人队的外野不再壅挤。所以 Adam Dunn 不会来休士顿打球。除非他在他家的後院 玩棒球游戏。 With the Astros having signed Orlando Palmeiro and interested in Rondell White or another outfielder, what plans does the team have for Luke Scott in 2006? -- Dudley H., Huntsville, Texas Dudley H., Huntsville, Texas---随着太空人队签下 Orlando Palmeiro 以及对 Rondell White 有兴趣後，2006年对於 Luke Scott 球队有没有什麽计画？ Luke will have a chance to compete for a spot on the roster during Spring Training, same as last year. Of course, his chances would lessen if the Astros were to sign a free agent outfielder to be a bench player, but at this point, Luke is in the mix. 就像去年一样，春训的时候 Luke 会有机会角逐名单中该位置。当然，如果太空人队 签下一个自由球员的外野手来作为板凳球员，他的机会可能会减少。但以这个观点 来说，Luke还是在其中的。 Do you think Jeff Bagwell is capable of getting to 500 homers within the next three seasons? And with Roy Oswalt's outstanding performance in the '05 season, do you think he will be a worthy contender for the Cy Young next season? -- Russ W., Houston Russ W., Houston---你觉得 Bagwell在接下来的三年里能达到500支全垒打的纪录吗？ 还有对於 Oswalt 2005年的杰出表现，你觉得下个球季他会是个 值得角逐赛扬奖的投手吗？ I think Jeff would chuckle at the notion of playing three more years. Let's get through '06 first. His contract runs through next season and the club holds an option for '07. I can't imagine any scenario where Bagwell would be playing in '08, the year he turns 40. 我想 Jeff 对於再打三年的想法，只会一笑置之。首先2006年球季过後。他的合约到明年， 而球团在07年有选择权。所以我无法想像2008年届满40岁的他打球的情景。 Bagwell has 449 homers and I would imagine he'll come close to 500, but chances are he won't get there. Missing most of the 2005 season hurt his chances, obviously. Bagwell目前已打了449支全垒打，而我可以想像他的成绩会接近500支，不过他却没获得 机会。很明显的，错失2005年球季大部分的比赛，损伤了他的机会。 Oswalt will be a Cy Young contender for as long as his career lasts, assuming he remains healthy. He's just that good. But I'm still sticking with my earlier prediction that the Cy will go to Andy Pettitte next year. 只要职业生涯持续、如果保持身体健康，Oswalt 能够竞争赛扬奖的。他就是这麽棒。 但我还是要坚持我之前所预测明年赛扬奖得主会是 Andy Pettitte的想法。 Do you think the Houston Astros organization will eventually retire Craig Biggio's and Bagwell's jersey numbers? I believe their career numbers and community service have earned them both that recognition! -- Amy H., Bedford, Penn. Amy H., Bedford, Penn---你觉得休士顿太空人球团最後会让 Biggio和 Bagwell 的球衣背号也跟着退休吗？我相信他们俩的生涯数字和对 球团的帮助能让他们获得这份的荣耀。 Bagwell and Biggio own almost every offensive record in club history. They are considered the best position players to ever wear a Houston uniform. When those two are done as players, I can promise you no other Houston Astro will ever wear the number 5 or 7. 在球团历史上，Bagwell 和 Biggio 几乎拥有每个打击上面的纪录。他们俩被认为是 所有曾穿过太空人队球衣的球员，表现最棒的两个。身为球员，他们俩已达到一些目标。 我可以跟你承诺，没有其他的太空人队球员可以穿上背号 5号与 7号的球衣。 ================ 翻不好 翻错了 跟我说吧 -- ~ "环保" 可以当自己吝啬的最佳理由 ~ --

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