Catchers
Jason Varitek
BOSTON RED SOX
Age: 35
2008 salary: $9 million
Key stat: Career .350 on base percentage
The skinny: Arguably the heart and soul of the Red Sox over their recent run
of success, Varitek is competent both at and behind the plate, but more
importantly a leader and spokesman for the team. If he does move on, his
leadership will be missed, but his skills have been on the decline since 2005.
壹報導：你不用去問力紅到底誰是RedSox的心臟和靈魂，Tek無疑是RedSox近年
來成功的主要關鍵之一。Tek不論是在打擊區上或者打擊區後方都有足夠能力讓
勝任，更重要的他是球隊的領導者以及發言人。如果他到了別隊，球團將失去
一位領導者，但是他的各項能力從05年以後便逐年下滑。
Ivan Rodriguez
DETROIT TIGERS
Age: 36
2008 salary: $13 million
Key stat: Career .303 hitter with 1,182 RBIs in 17 seasons.
The skinny: Pundits mocked the Tigers when they signed this aging,
injury-prone catcher to a four-year contract before the 2004 season. But
Pudge and the Tigers have had the last laugh. He has been fairly healthy and
hit for a solid average. His power has been on the decline over the last
three seasons, but part of that can be attributed to his home park.
壹報導：許多球評在Tigers於04年季前給了這位滿身是傷的老捕手四年合約時候，都
在一旁科科的偷笑。但是Pudge和Tigers才是一直科科笑到最後的人。他一直保持健康
且都能打出不錯的成績。他的power在過去三季不斷下滑，但部分原因可以歸咎於
他所處的球場。
Paul Lo Duca
WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Age: 35
2008 salary: $5 million
Key stat: Career .288 hitter.
The skinny: His best days appear to be behind him, and he has also been
caught up in the steroids scandal to a degree. Although a four-time All-Star,
the former Met will have to prove himself to get a multi-year deal in 2009.
壹報導：他最好的時光已經遠離了，而他自己也深陷某*之力醜聞中。身為四度
全星星球員，這為前Mets明星球員必須證明他自己能力才能在09年拿到複數年合約。
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