http://tinyurl.com/ca5fm6f Why the Texas Rangers Should Return Neftali Feliz to Closer By Lance Reaves (Featured Columnist) on October 24, 2012 去年世界大赛第六战，终结者 Feliz 黯然离开投手丘 那景象至今彷佛还清晰可见 The last image of Neftali Feliz walking off the mound as the Rangers’ closer isn’t very pleasant. The ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series is probably still fresh in people’s minds, so there is no reason to discuss the specifics. 2010~2011球季，担任终结者的 Feliz 连续两年交出亮眼成绩 今年球季转任先发後，在五月因为手肘的伤势结束球季 他需要动TJ手术，2013球季才能回来 Outside the bottom half of that inning, Feliz had a very successful run in his two seasons as the team’s closer. He routinely blew hitters away with his terrific fastball to finish off games. The 24-year-old’s stint in the rotation started off positively until an elbow injury ended his season in May. He will be coming off Tommy John Surgery when he returns in 2013. 问题来了:归队後的 Neftali Feliz 应该担任什麽角色? The question is what role should he return to? 明年条子的先发轮值还不确定，因此加入轮值似乎明显是 Feliz 的定位 但如果考虑到长远的发展，或许把 Feliz 放到牛棚才是最好的 他成为稳定先发的能力不需要怀疑 让人担心的是:担任先发的他可能再次受伤 The Rangers’ rotation is at a crossroads going into next season, so that seems like the most obvious destination. However, if the team is thinking long term, perhaps it is best to return Feliz to the position he first thrived at. This is in no way an indictment on Neftali’s ability to be a reliable starter in the big leagues. His 2012 campaign ended after just seven starts, which is a small sample to judge any pitcher by. The main concern is that he won’t stay healthy as a starter. 工作量增加後的 Feliz 遭遇到肩膀与手肘的伤势问题 重新担任终结者有助於他保持健康，并且能帮助球队 虽然轮值需要补齐人手 不过条子极有可能会透过自由市场或利用交易来取得一个先发 另外 Ogando 也表达了先发意愿 顶级新秀 Grimm 和 Perez 也可能被放进大联盟名单 Feliz suffered shoulder and elbow injuries on his throwing arm over the last two years after seeing his workload increase. A move back to closer can help keep him healthier and in a position to help the team succeed. Although the rotation needs help, there shouldn’t be a shortage of arms next year. Texas will almost certainly add another starter this offseason through free agency or trade to go along with Yu Darvish, Matt Harrison, Derek Holland, and Colby Lewis. Alexi Ogando has expressed a desire to pitch in the rotation. Top prospects Justin Grimm and Martin Perez also may find themselves on the major league roster. 牛棚方面，Adams和上原成为自由球员 表现良好的 Nathan 即将38岁，在季末出现疲劳的情况 条子的牛棚有必要补强 而 Feliz 过去已经在牛棚中证明自己的价值 There is a need in the bullpen. Mike Adams and Koji Uehara are both free agents. Joe Nathan will soon be 38-years-old. Although he pitched effectively in 2012, he did show some fatigue down the stretch. Feliz has proven value in the bullpen. He saved 72 games in two seasons. His numbers in the postseason were also very good: 7 saves in 8 opportunities, 23 strikeouts and a 1.93 ERA in 18 appearances. His issue was control, which is seen a lot in young pitchers. 目前看起来最快明年夏天 Neftali 才会回来 如果球队选择把他放进牛棚，Nathan 的存在能减轻他的压力 It appears that summer is the earliest Neftali will return next year. Nathan gives the Rangers the luxury of easing their young flamethrower back into a late inning role, if that’s the route they choose. 最少我们能确定，管理部门又多了一件需要思考的事 条子将有个忙碌的 offseason At the very least, this is one more scenario for management to think about. It ’s going to be a very busy offseason in Texas. --

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