http://tinyurl.com/ca5fm6f Why the Texas Rangers Should Return Neftali Feliz to Closer By Lance Reaves (Featured Columnist) on October 24, 2012 去年世界大賽第六戰，終結者 Feliz 黯然離開投手丘 那景象至今彷彿還清晰可見 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，擔任終結者的 Feliz 連續兩年交出亮眼成績 今年球季轉任先發後，在五月因為手肘的傷勢結束球季 他需要動TJ手術，2013球季才能回來 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. 問題來了:歸隊後的 Neftali Feliz 應該擔任什麼角色? The question is what role should he return to? 明年條子的先發輪值還不確定，因此加入輪值似乎明顯是 Feliz 的定位 但如果考慮到長遠的發展，或許把 Feliz 放到牛棚才是最好的 他成為穩定先發的能力不需要懷疑 讓人擔心的是:擔任先發的他可能再次受傷 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 遭遇到肩膀與手肘的傷勢問題 重新擔任終結者有助於他保持健康，並且能幫助球隊 雖然輪值需要補齊人手 不過條子極有可能會透過自由市場或利用交易來取得一個先發 另外 Ogando 也表達了先發意願 頂級新秀 Grimm 和 Perez 也可能被放進大聯盟名單 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和上原成為自由球員 表現良好的 Nathan 即將38歲，在季末出現疲勞的情況 條子的牛棚有必要補強 而 Feliz 過去已經在牛棚中證明自己的價值 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. 目前看起來最快明年夏天 Neftali 才會回來 如果球隊選擇把他放進牛棚，Nathan 的存在能減輕他的壓力 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. 最少我們能確定，管理部門又多了一件需要思考的事 條子將有個忙碌的 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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