※ 引述《mushroom6231 (马序论)》之铭言： http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/offseason-outlook-detroit-tigers.html The Tigers have openings at second base, the back of the rotation and in the bullpen, but the AL Central champions' core will return in 2012. Guaranteed Contracts Miguel Cabrera, 1B: $86MM through 2015 Justin Verlander, SP: $60.3MM through 2014 Victor Martinez, DH: $38MM through 2014 Joaquin Benoit, RP: $11MM through 2013 Brandon Inge, UT: $6MM through 2012 Jhonny Peralta, SS: $6MM through 2012 Jacob Turner, SP: $2.35MM through 2013 Ryan Raburn, UT: $2.1MM through 2012 Arbitration Eligible Players (estimated salaries) Delmon Young, OF: $6.3MM (non-tender candidate) Rick Porcello, SP: $4.2MM Max Scherzer, SP: $3.9MM Phil Coke, RP: $1.3MM Don Kelly, UT: $800K Brad Thomas, RP: $700K (non-tender candidate) Contract Options Jose Valverde, RP: $9MM club option, no buyout (Type A Elias ranking) Free Agents Magglio Ordonez (Type B OF), Wilson Betemit (Type B 3B), Carlos Guillen (unranked 2B), Ramon Santiago (unranked SS), Joel Zumaya (Type B RP), Brad Penny (unranked SP) There was a lot to like about the 2011 Tigers team. Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and Alex Avila were among the best in baseball at their respective positions, Detroit won 95 regular season games and they defeated the Yankees in the Division Series. For the Tigers to return to the postseason in 2012, they'll have to address questions on the infield and add depth to the pitching staff. 2011年V少年,M.Cabrera and A.Avila皆有出色的表现 但2012年老虎想重回季後赛的话，必须解决内野的问题以及加强投手的深度 If the Tigers retain all of their arbitration eligible players except non-tender candidate Brad Thomas and exercise Jose Valverde's option, as expected, they'll have nearly $100MM in commitments for next year, not including minimum salary players. Nine-figure payrolls are nothing new to the Tigers. They’ve spent more than $100MM in payroll each of the past four seasons, averaging $123MM since 2008. After spending $107MM in 2011 and making a run to the ALCS, it wouldn't be surprising if owner Mike Ilitch boosts payroll. Expect GM Dave Dombrowski to have the cash he needs to address the Tigers' weaknesses. 最近的4个球季，老虎的薪资皆超过100M，从08年的123M到11年的107M 所以可以期待有足够的cash可以补强阵容 Manager Jim Leyland got by without an everyday second baseman in 2011. He mixed and matched Ryan Raburn, Ramon Santiago, Carlos Guillen and others, without relying on any one player for more than 62 games at the position. Santiago and Guillen both hit free agency this offseason, which leaves the Tigers with a clear vacancy. 在2011年，李兰爷爷一直找不到合适的二垒手。 当R.Santiago and C.Guillen成为FA後，二垒手将会是一个大空缺 Jamey Carroll, Mark Ellis, Aaron Hill and Kelly Johnson are among the offseason's top available second basemen. Since the free agent market doesn't offer much, the Tigers will likely explore trades for alternatives. Blake DeWitt, Orlando Hudson, Maicer Izturis and Alberto Callaspo are among the second base trade targets for Dombrowski to consider. All four players will have new GMs this offseason, and though that doesn't mean they'll be on the block, it could make them easier to obtain. It will take some creativity for the Tigers to obtain an above-av erage second baseman given the current options at the position. If Dombrowski doesn't like the market at second base, he could sign a shortstop to play second or simply re-sign Santiago and focus on the l eft side of the infield. J.Carroll, M.Ellis, A.Hill and K.Johnson 是目前市场上最好的二垒手人选 由於二垒FA的缺乏，可能透过交易取得B.DeWitt, O.Hudson, M.Izturis and A.Callaspo 或是重签回R.Santiago The team could also use help at third base, as Wilson Betemit hits free agency and Brandon Inge doesn't provide enough offense for the position. The Tigers, never a team to shy away from top free agents, could pursue Aramis Ramirez. He'd keep Inge on the bench and add offense to a team that finished fourth in MLB in runs scored. Signing Ramirez would likely require a two or three-year commitment given the relatively weak class of free agent third basemen. It won't cost a draft pick, though, and 19-year-old prospect Nick Castellanos is not MLB-ready. The Tigers could be tempted to sign Jose Reyes and move Jhonny Peralta back to third base, but an acquisition at second or third seems more likely. 在W.Betemit成为FA以及B.Inge无法提供足够火力下，老虎在三垒需要获得一些帮助 A.Ramirez是个不错的人选，不过需要付出一些代价 在N.Castellanos还没准备好之前，老虎有可能签下J.Reyes，然後将J.Peralta移防三垒 但相较起来，直接签二垒手或是三垒手是比较可能的选项 There's been speculation that the Tigers could pursue top free agent starters, such as C.C. Sabathia and Yu Darvish. While a starter of their caliber would no doubt improve the Tigers' rotation, it's not clear whether Dombrowski has serious interest in adding a top pitcher from the free agent market. The rotation, which includes right-handers Verlander, Doug Fister, Max Scherzer and Rick Porcello, only has one opening. Brad Penny will likely depart via free agency and Phil Coke figures to stay in the bullpen, but the Tigers could give 2009 first rounder Jacob Turner an extended look in the rotation. The 20-year-old struggled through three MLB starts this year, but posted a 3.44 ERA with 7.6 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 in 131 innings in the upper minors. If the Tigers don't add a top free agent starter, they will likely add an affordable arm or two to compete with Turner and Andy Oliver and provide depth in case of an injury. 如果没有签下如CC或是达比修这类顶级先发的话 那麽可能要签几个SP，然後和J.Turner，A.Oliver一起竞争轮值的位置 Valverde, Joaquin Benoit, Phil Coke, Ryan Perry, Daniel Schlereth and Al Alburquerque figure to contribute to the Tigers' bullpen in 2012. Free agent Joel Zumaya could return on a minor league deal after missing the entire season with a right elbow injury. With so many holdovers, there may be concern about the 2011 bullpen's walk rate of 4.4 BB/9 -- the highest among MLB 'pens. The Tigers will probably add at least one reliever this offseason to supplement the existing group. J.Valverde, J.Benoit, P.Coke, R.Perry, D.Schlereth and A.Alburquerque 将会是2012年老虎牛棚的要角，老虎预计将会补充至少一位RP来加强牛棚 The Magglio Ordonez era may be finished in Detroit, since the Tigers have younger, more affordable options who lack Ordonez’s health concerns. Austin Jackson has solidified his place in center field, Brennan Boesch posted a .799 OPS before tearing a thumb tendon in September, and Raburn and Don Kelly provide Leyland with depth. Delmon Young, who seemed destined for a non-tender with the Twins, probably earned himself an arbitration offer from the Tigers due to a strong finish. He hit eight home runs in the final six weeks of the regular season and added five more homers in the playoffs. M.Ordonez在老虎的时代可能已经中止。 A.Jackson已经证明自己在老虎的定位，而B.Boesch也在受伤之前打出OPS 0.799的好成绩 R.Raburn and D.Kelly将会是李兰爷爷手中的活棋 而D.Young则在季後赛的表现证明自己的能耐 The Tigers have six free agents, including three Type B players, but they won't necessarily have extra draft picks in 2012. The risk that Zumaya and Ordonez would accept arbitration likely outweighs the possible reward of the supplemental pick. Betemit could be the lone candidate for an arbitration offer. He earned just $1MM in 2011 while posting a .795 OPS, so the downside of offering arbitration seems minimal. If he accepts, he's back on an affordable one-year deal, and if he declines and signs elsewhere, the Tigers get a draft pick. However, the Tigers already have Inge and Kelly under team control, so they may decide against carrying three third base options. 由於2011年的表现，老虎可能不会对J.Zumaya and M.Ordonez提起仲裁 而另一名FA W.Betemit则因为三垒已经有B.Inge and D.Kelly的状况下不考虑续签 Alex Avila emerged as one of the game's top catchers this season, hitting 19 homers and posting a .295/.389/.506 line. Victor Martinez's knees prevented him from catching after August 4th, but he has said he can catch again in 2012. The Tigers will probably still want a third option behind the plate to reduce their reliance on Martinez's knees. 讲A.Avila的贡献，然後V.Martinez的膝伤可能让他无法长期负担蹲捕 The Tigers may consider extensions for Avila and Jackson this offseason, though both are four seasons away from free agency. There's no rush to lock either player up. 可能会考虑和A.Avila and A.Jackson延长合约 Big name free agents such as Darvish and Reyes could have appeal for the Tigers, but Detroit's most pressing offseason need exists at second base. If Dombrowski can obtain a second baseman and add depth to his pitching staff, the Tigers will enter the 2012 season as favorites to repeat in the AL Central. 达比修和J.Reyes经常出现在老虎队的乳摸上，但老虎最紧要的位置是二垒 如果DD总管如果能在季後补强二垒以及加强投手的深度 那麽2012年老虎仍旧能复制今年美中冠军的表现 英文不是很好，大家加减看一下 > <" --

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