原文网址http://0rz.tw/e91VX Red Sox season in review 10/02/2006 10:00 AM ET By Ian Browne / MLB.com They were in first place at the All-Star break. They were in first place, though not by much, at the July 31 trade deadline. All the earmarks were there for a fourth consecutive October of meaningful games for the Red Sox, and then, it all fell apart. 在明星赛周末时我们还是第一名.尽管领先的不多,至少在交易截止日到来时我们仍保持着. 所有的徵兆都显示今年将是红袜连续进入季後赛的第四个球季,然而一切都搞砸了. Some of what happened was out of the team's control. For example, David Ortiz missed eight games with heart palpitations and left-hander Jon Lester was diagnosed with lymphoma. Incidents like that transcend the importance of the game. 某些事发生的出乎球团控制之外.就像是老爹因心悸缺阵了八场比赛以及年轻左腕Lester罹 患淋巴瘤.这些事件的影响所及超越了比赛的重要性. The Red Sox trudged on and tried to get back into contention, but never put together a big run in the second half. There are enough pieces still in place -- Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Curt Schilling, Jonathan Papelbon -- to expect the Red Sox to be back in contention in 2007. 举步维艰的红袜试着回到竞逐季後赛的行列,但是下半季的剧变使他们功亏一篑.他们仍然 具备逐鹿中原重要的几块拼图-Ortiz,Manny,Schilling与Papelbon,因此明年可望再度成为 具备争冠实力的一支劲旅. Record: 86-76, third in AL East (译按:原文为84-76) Defining moment: Manager Terry Francona posted a lineup card the night of Aug. 28 that didn't include David Ortiz or Manny Ramirez. It was the first time the Red Sox played a meaningful game without both of their star sluggers since the start of the 2003 season, and indicative of the way things would go for the rest of the season. Injuries mounted beyond belief and the Red Sox never had a chance to climb their way out of the hole they dug when they were semi-healthy. 关键时刻:在828的夜晚,Big Papi以及Manny不在Francona所排出的先发打线之中.这是自从 2003年球季开始後,球队头一次在正式比赛中同时失去这两名长打巨星,这也暗示红袜的球 季提前结束.两人的伤病崩坏了球队的信念,红袜再也无法在他们身体情况微恙的泥沼中爬 出. What went right: The one constant all year long was spectacular infield defense. Mike Lowell and Alex Gonzalez showed Sox fans the type of mastery that became common place for so long in South Florida. Mark Loretta was a sure-handed rock at second and Kevin Youkilis was better than anyone expected at first. 好消息:维持整年唯一不变的正是固若金汤的内野守备.Lowell以及A-Gon向袜迷展现了过去 他们在南佛州相同的高防守水平.Loretta在二垒像颗柔软的石头,Youkilis也展现超乎期待 的一垒守备. What went wrong: If you had told general manager Theo Epstein back in March that the Red Sox would have finished in the bottom five of Major League Baseball in team ERA, he would have been in disbelief. Because of injuries to some and disappointing performances by others, the pitching staff underachieved all year. 坏消息:假如你乘着时光机回到三月,告诉总管Epstein红袜的投手群自责分率将在联盟中排 行倒数前五,这将使他难以置信.由於一些伤兵问题以及其他表现令人失望的投手,投手群整 季的成绩单是不及格的. Biggest surprise: Everyone knew Papelbon had an electric arm. But nobody predicted he would instantly emerge into one of the best closers in baseball. Papelbon was a force for the Red Sox until Sept. 1, when he suffered a subluxation of his right shoulder. 大惊喜:无人不知无人不晓Papelbon拥有令人惊艳的手臂.但是没有人能够预测他马上就成 为最棒的守护神之一.Papelbon在九月一号右肩关节出了点毛病前一直都是红袜获胜的一大 利器. STATISTICAL LEADERS Batting Average: Manny Ramirez, .321 Doubles: Mike Lowell, 47 Triples: Eight players tied with two Home runs: David Ortiz, 54 Runs: David Ortiz, 115 RBIs: David Ortiz, 137 Stolen bases: Coco Crisp, 22 Pitching Wins: Josh Beckett, 16 Losses: Beckett, Tim Wakefield, 11 ERA (starter): Curt Schilling, 3.97 ERA (reliever): Jonathan Papelbon, 0.92 (min. 10 appearances) Saves: Jonathan Papelbon, 35 FORECAST FOR 2007 2007年球季前瞻 Lineup: The monster 3-4 combo of Ortiz and Ramirez is expected to be back for a fifth consecutive season. The Red Sox might go with a 1-2 combo of Coco Crisp and Youkilis. Jason Varitek will be back behind the plate, and Mike Lowell is expected to return as the third baseman. There is uncertainty at second base, shortstop and right field. 打线:由Ortiz和Ramirez组成犹如怪兽般三四棒连线,预期将在明年开始他们连续第五个球 季的合作.而一二棒球头人选可能继续由Crisp与Youkilis担任.伤癒的Varitek也将回到本 垒板的後方,Lowell也是预料中的先发三垒手.至於二游与右外野的先发人选还是不确定的 变数. Rotation: Ace Curt Schilling will be back for what he has said time and again will be his final season in the Major Leagues. Josh Beckett, inconsistent in his first year in Boston but also the team leader in wins, will once again ride shotgun. Jonathan Papelbon, who was brilliant as the rookie closer this season, will move to the rotation, where he could potentially provide a big lift. The Red Sox are expected to pick up the $4 million option on knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, solidifying his 13th year in a Boston uniform. Matt Clement, who underwent extensive surgery on his shoulder, will likely miss a good chunk of 2007. Lester finished his rookie year undergoing chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma and there's no precise time-table for his return. Kyle Snyder will likely be brought back as a swingman. 先发轮值:王牌席林姊仍会持续为口中嚷嚷的生涯"最後一个球季"打拼.Beckett虽然在 波士顿的第一个球季表现不甚稳定,不过誓言再起的他仍然是队中的胜投王.如钻石般闪耀 光芒的菜鸟守护神Papelbon将会进入先发轮值,被看好提供球队更大的贡献. 一般预料红袜将执行老蝴蝶四百万年薪的球队选择权,他将穿着红袜球衣进入生涯第十三个 赛季.苦於大量肩膀手术的Clement可能错过大部份的明年球季.结束菜鸟球季的Lester将持 续接受化疗,目前尚无确切的复出时间表.Snyder则持续在先发与牛棚的角色间摆荡. Bullpen: This is the area of the team expected to undergo the most reconstruction, particularly with Papelbon defecting to the rotation. Epstein will look far and wide for a new closer, as it's doubtful the solution will come from within. Manny Delcarmen and Craig Hansen both offered glimpses of excellence, but need to develop more consistency. Venerable Mike Timlin is a free agent but would like to pitch another season so he can reach 1,000 career appearances. It remains to be seen whether that can happen in Boston. Erstwhile closer Keith Foulke battled injuries all year, but finished the season on a strong note. He might get a chance to win his old job back in the spring. The Red Sox were hurt by their lack of a quality lefty, so it's conceivable they'll find one. 牛棚:这是队上被预期将大幅重整之处,特别是在Papelbon进入先发轮值之後.Epstein将到 处寻觅新的守护神.是否有所斩获还是值得怀疑的. Delcarmen以及Hansen皆有惊鸿一瞥的优异表现,不过仍需成长的更稳定才行.高龄的Timlin 在约满後仍然想为了达成生涯千场出赛的宿愿而奋斗,不过不知道是否能够在波士顿完成就 是了. 老牌关门人Foulke与伤势战斗了一整年,最终急拉尾盘的表现为球季下了个抢眼的注解.在 明年春暖花开之日(译按:春训时)将有机会赢得他的老干活.红袜今年因缺乏一定水准的左 投受到对手重击,因此确信我们必须诚徵一名适合的人选. Biggest need: A dominant arm or two in the bullpen. Papelbon's shoes will be tough to fill in the bullpen, but Epstein will look anywhere and everywhere to find power arms. This winter's free agent market is shallow when it comes to closers, so trades will likely be the avenue pursued by Epstein. 当务之急:Papelbon的职缺必须寻找一到两名具主宰力的後援投手瓜代,尽管他的表现是 如此难以复制,Epstein仍将近可能的寻求够力的手臂取而代之.今年冬天的自由球员市场 对王牌救援而言不啻是严冷的寒冬,因此交易可能是Epstein追求的另一条康庄大道. Prospect to watch: The Red Sox spent much of September evaluating second baseman Dustin Pedroia. At times, the diminutive right-handed hitter showed why he has come through the Minor Leagues with such rave reviews. There were also times it remained unclear if he will be ready to be an everyday player in 2007. 後起之秀:红袜花了大半个九月来观察二垒手Pedroia的表现.有时这位年轻的右打者告诉 我们为什麽他在小联盟能够获得这麽多的褒奖.但是其余时间却让人对他是否已经为明年 球季站稳先发二垒手的脚步做好准备产生怀疑. -- 呼呼 终於翻译完了 若有翻译偏差之处 还有赖为先进袜迷不吝给予指正~谢谢 --

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