自己翻的，好像还是没有新进展～ 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. 不可避免的事情发生了，有只900磅的大怪兽终於进入了Teixeira的竞赛当中！但是他还 没开始搥打它的胸口，它还在观察是不是需要与值得来一场大破坏！ 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. 毋庸置疑的这只怪兽就是洋基，先前因为追逐先发投手而在Teixeira和Manny的竞赛中悄 然无声。但在补进Sabathia和Burnett之後，他们开始肖想大炮了！ 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. 将Giambi与Abreu放入FA後，今年冬天补进了Nick Swisher，现在又加入了Teixeira的竞 赛中，而Ramirez则是他们再退一步的选择。（编：鬼神manny居然轮为备胎？） 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买Sabathia与Burnett後，曾有报导认为洋基不会再去抢底价要8年$160m以上 的Teixeira。36岁的Ramirez平均年薪会比Teixeira来得高，但是推测只会签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]." 「如果他们拿不到铁爷，还有MANNY阿～」George King在报导中指出。「Hank喜欢收集收集公 仔，而这种想法在高层中普遍存在」报导补充说道「而且他们需要人来保护A-rod」 （感谢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经纪权的Scott Boras，可以慢慢跟众球团玩耐力赛。 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. 天使队上礼拜五在MLB官网证实他们对Teixeira提出的合约，提高到8年，跟国民队所提的 一样长。金莺队则是打出家乡牌，希望用搏感情这招来吸引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. 红袜并不急着要Teixeira，但是他确实是很吸引人，而且在洋基补进这麽多投手後，他们 警觉到确实需要再多一门大炮。 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. 红袜会提出平均年薪$20m以上，但是较短的合约给这位过去五年至少30HR 100打点的选手 。（编：最新rumor说是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. 如果洋基对Teixeira选择pass（而把一垒留给Swisher）而转向Ramirez的话，他们可以求 售08年价值$3.35M的Xavier Nady（因为他09年会变成FA），他可以守一垒也可以守外野 ，把他卖给没抢到Teixeira和Ramirez的队伍应该很适合。 下面是讲天使的，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. 来源：http://0rz.tw/075bb --

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