The moves that led the Orioles to their first postseason berth since 1997 weren't particularly splashy -- certainly not the sort of deals that generate much hype. But Dan Duquette's plan worked, and the Orioles came within a game of playing for the American League championship. Expect more relatively low-profile moves as Duquette looks to reinforce the team this coming offseason. Like most playoff teams, the Orioles enter the offseason with many pieces in place for 2013. Yet they do have needs on the right side of the infield and uncertainty in left field. Pitching also figures to be a priority for Duquette and the team's front office executives. 金鸟需要补强二垒，充满不确定性的左外野。 此外，投手也被认为是需要优先补强的部份。 Though Mark Reynolds recovered from a slow start to hit 15 home runs from August 1st on, the Orioles will likely decline the $11MM option on the infielder's contract. He'd then be eligible for arbitration, though with a projected salary of $9MM, they might decide to non-tender him. While Reynolds could be a fit at the right price, it might take some time for this to play out since the Orioles can't cut his salary by more than 20% until the November 30th deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration eligible players. 风扇哥仍会是个值得留下的球员，前提是球队有办法砍掉他20％以上的薪水。 Second base presents another challenge for Duquette, who has a number of options at the position. Brian Roberts can't be relied upon at this stage, Robert Andino didn't hit much this past year and Ryan Flaherty's hardly a sure thing. Andino could be non-tendered with a projected salary of $1.8MM and unimpressive offensive numbers. 二垒的位置是Duquette的另一个挑战。Roberts看来已经无法胜任这个位置，Andino今年 的表现也不够让他站稳这个位置，而Flaherty看来也不是一个好选择。 Andino看来不会留下来，准备跟他说Bye-Bye吧。 The free agent market doesn't offer many compelling alternatives at second base. Kelly Johnson would add a lot of swings and misses to a lineup that already includes more than its share of high-strikeout hitters. Maybe a contact hitter such as Marco Scutaro would be a fit. Even at 36, Scutaro continues to provide versatility and reach base. Alternatively, Skip Schumaker doesn't appear to have a significant role on the Cardinals anymore. He's a solid hitter against right-handed pitching and boasts a career on-base percentage of .345, so the Orioles could target the 32-year-old in a trade. Players with on-base skills figure to appeal to Duquette, who spoke of improving the team’s on-base percentage last offseason only to see Baltimore finish the year with a .311 OBP that ranked 23rd in MLB. 目前自由球员市场上并没有什麽特别令人注目的二垒手。Kelly Johnson不会是个好选择 ，除非金鸟想让他们的打线变的更盲。或许巧打型打者－像Scutaro这种－会比较适合金 鸟。即使已经36岁，Scutaro仍然可以上垒以及提供调度上的灵活性。此外，红雀的 Schumaker也是一个不大起眼的好选择。他对右投打的还不错，而且生涯上垒率有.345。 上垒率突出的球员会吸引Duquette的注意，他曾在去年表示要增加金鸟的团队上垒率，然 而今年金鸟的上垒率还是只有.311，排名23。 The Orioles could also add a left fielder if they intend to improve their offense next year. Josh Hamilton would represent a significant upgrade for an offense that finished 15th in MLB in runs scored this past season. He'd almost certainly require the largest contract in franchise history, a commitment owner Peter Angelos would have to approve. Angelos has spent on premium players such as Albert Belle and Miguel Tejada in the past, so a major free agent signing wouldn't be unprecedented. Nick Swisher and Melky Cabrera are among the other intriguing free agent corner outfielders, but the Orioles could simply rely on internal options. 金鸟也有可能补强左外野来增强他们的攻击能力。Hamilton的加入会大大增强这支球队的 打击表现，但他也几乎确定会要求一纸队史上最大的合约，而我们的老板－Peter Angelos －看起来也是个会慷慨给大约的人。Angelo过去曾经花大钱签了Miguel Tejada和 Albert Belle等人，所以到时金鸟如果乱洒钱签下Hamilton也不用太惊讶。Swisher和毒奶也是 不错的选择，不过现阶段的金鸟也能够轻易的从内部挑选堪用的即战力。 Nolan Reimold has had success in the past and could remain in the left field mix next year. The Orioles could also look to re-sign Nate McLouth, who played well in Baltimore after signing with the team midseason. Endy Chavez, another free agent, probably won't return. Reimold去年的好表现巩固了他在左外野的位置。金鸟也打算签回McLouth，至於Chavez， 一样准备Bye-Bye。 Adding a prominent free agent outfielder would be expensive, and the Orioles already have $53MM in pre-existing commitments for 2013. With an extremely large arbitration class that could cost $30MM next year, they don't appear to have a tremendous amount of payroll flexibility. While Duquette has indicated that the Orioles will have enough resources to “continue to field a highly-competitive team,” that doesn’t mean they’re going to spend at the top of the free agent market. 金鸟不太有意愿，也不太有能力去角逐自由球员市场里顶级的球员。 It won't be surprising if the Orioles pursue starting pitching again this offseason. Though the Orioles already have a number of rotation candidates, including promising prospects Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman, they could look to acquire an established pitcher to join the likes of Jason Hammel and Wei-Yin Chen in the rotation. Perhaps Edwin Jackson or Ryan Dempster will be a target. Free agent left-hander Joe Saunders could be of interest to the Orioles, who pursued him last offseason before acquiring him from Arizona in a mid-season trade. At the very least, Duquette should pursue minor league free agents in case a Miguel Gonzalez-like contributor can be obtained for a modest guarantee. 金鸟很有可能会去追求一些先发投手，就如同前几年一样。虽然金鸟已经有一些轮值的人 选，例如备受期待的新秀Dylan Bundy和Kevin Gausman，他们也可能会去找一个 established pitcher（不太会翻，请大家自行体会）加入他们的先发轮值。 Edwin Jackson和Ryan Dempster可能会是目标，Joe Saunders也是金鸟感兴趣的投手。不 过至少，Duquette会签一些像Miguel Gonzalez这样的小联盟投手以备不时之需。 Orioles relievers were among the best in the game at inducing ground balls and limiting walks and home runs this past season. Remarkably, they maintained this level of production while pitching the fourth-most innings in baseball, 545 1/3. Still, it makes sense to pursue relief help. The Orioles should exercise Luis Ayala's option following a strong season from the right-hander, and they shouldn't stop there. Adding another left-handed reliever could make sense given the team's righty-heavy bullpen and the possibility that Brian Matusz and Zach Britton will be starting. 金鸟的牛棚今年表现的很好，制造了很多滚地球出局，还有降低保送及被全垒打的数量。 他们维持着这样的压制力投了高达545又1/3局。金鸟应该试着留下Ayala，并且持续寻求 左手牛，以平衡目前右顷的牛棚，并且也为Matusz和Britton将来返回先发时作准备。 As mentioned before, the Orioles have a large arbitration class with an MLB-leading 15 players eligible. The group includes non-tender candidates in Reynolds, Taylor Teagarden, Steve Pearce, Lew Ford and Omar Quintanilla. It also includes multiple extension candidates in Hammel, closer Jim Johnson and catcher Matt Wieters (pictured). As an All-Star caliber player entering his prime, Wieters has a strong case for a long-term deal. Though the Orioles will presumably look to obtain control of free agent years on an long-term deal, agent Scott Boras may advise his client to sign for three years or less so as not to delay free agency. Unless the Orioles can obtain team options or lock Wieters in for free agent years, it'd be better to go year to year in my view. 如同先前提过的，金鸟有着一大票等着仲裁的选手，这些人里有些可能不会续约：风扇哥 、茶花园、Pearce、Lew Ford和Quintanilla；有些还要两三年才会进FA，像Hammel、 Jim Johnson和Wieters。身为一个将要进入全盛期的明星球员，救世主绝对有足够理由要 求一个长约。虽然金鸟很可能会提前用长约绑住Wieters，但Boras也可能建议他的客户先 签三年约，以便到时投入自由市场。 It sounds as though the Orioles have some interest in bringing Jim Thome back as a bench bat and designated hitter. Some of the team's other free agents -- Chavez, Randy Wolf, Nick Johnson and Bill Hall -- aren't expected to return. 金鸟有兴趣将Jim Thome签回来当代打或DH，至於其他人：Chavez、Randy Wolf、 Nick Johnson和Bill Hall则大概不会留在金鸟。 A year ago this time it seemed like no one wanted to take the Orioles' GM job. Now, as Duquette prepares for his second winter in Baltimore, the franchise seems far better off. Yes, the team has some significant offseason needs, but with many key players in place and promising young players about to contribute at the MLB level, there are more answers than questions for the first winter in a while. 闲来无事试着做些摘要，如果有误请提出我再修改。 来源： http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/10/offseason-outlook-baltimore-orioles.html --

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