11. RP Grant Balfour
2013 Stats with Oakland Athletics
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
65/0 62.2 2.59 3.49 10.34 3.80 0.6
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 2 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Grant Balfour and Sergio Romo are the only MLB relievers with 50-plus relief
appearances and a sub-2.60 earned run average in each of the past four seasons,
according to Baseball-Reference.com (subscription required). On days when his
slider isn't working, Balfour has enough fastball velocity to miss plenty of
bats.
Balfour與Romo是唯二過去四季投50局，又有低於2.6防禦率的後援投手。且當他滑球失靈，
他的快速球還是讓很多打者揮空。
Contrary to what his surname would lead you to believe, the Australian native
isn't particularly erratic.
且不像他姓的諧音，這位澳洲人控球沒那麼Ball Four。
Possible Suitors: 金鶯、印地安人、洋基。
Latest Rumors
Jen Royle︰
Baltimore closer update: Grant Balfour wants THREE years with a 4th year vesting
option. Orioles aren't willing to go that far with him...
金鶯︰Balfour想要三年約外加第四年選擇權，但金鶯就不想跟他走這麼長遠...
The O's have participated in serious negotiations with Balfour since the winter
meetings.
從冬季會議開始，金鶯就跟Balfour協商許久。
The Boston Herald's Jen Royle tweets that he's seeking $24 million for those
three guaranteed years, but the club wants him to take a Jonathan Broxton-like
deal ($21 million). There are performance bonuses included in the offer, she
adds, that are presumably influenced by saves or games finished.
據聞他想要3Y/24M，但球隊只想給他Broxton等級的(21M)。合約中將包含激勵條款，如救援
數與出賽數。
Although Balfour is the Orioles' first choice, Jon Heyman expects them to shop
elsewhere if he doesn't agree to a deal by Christmas.
雖然Balfour是金鶯第一選擇，Heyman推測若耶誕前沒結果金鶯就會找別人了。
Cleveland released Chris Perez earlier this offseason, and Mark Shapiro wants a
battle-tested closer to fill the void. Jon Heyman reports that he's going with
John Axford, although the signing doesn't necessarily eliminate the Indians from
pursuing Balfour.
印地安人釋出Chris Perez，Mark Shapiro想要一個有大戰經驗的投手來填補空缺。那他也
簽了Axford，但這不會排除他們追求Balfour的心。
As was the case with Joaquin Benoit, Balfour could become a Phillies target if
they succeed in dumping Jonathan Papelbon. Ken Rosenthal tweets that they're
actively trying.
但若跟Benoit比較，Balfour也有可能成為費城人，如果費城人清掉寶貝碰的話，據聞他們
正努力中。
12. SP Bronson Arroyo
2013 Stats with Cincinnati Reds
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
32/32 202.0 3.79 4.49 5.52 1.51 0.8
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 6 starting pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Arguably the most musically gifted member of this free-agent class, Bronson
Arroyo never misses his turn in the rotation. As a result, he's an excellent
source of innings.
被公認聲音最好聽的自由球員，Arroyo未曾被踢出輪值中，因此，他很能吃局數。
Arroyo唱 Imagine/I'm yours
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnLsoswabsM
Arroyo has become an excellent strike-thrower over the past three seasons (1.70
BB/9). Although he's been with the Cincinnati Reds for an eternity, the
right-hander gained American League experience with the Boston Red Sox from 2003
to 2005.
過去三季，Arroyo很會丟好球(1.70 BB/9)，盡管好像當紅人到很久了，但其實2003-05他在
紅襪待過。
Possible Suitors: 金鶯、紅人、天使、雙城、大都會、洋基、海盜、藍鳥。
Latest Rumors
According to Nick Cafardo, Arroyo is already mulling two-year offers from four
different teams. However, he's hoping that somebody will step up and guarantee
three years, or at least give him a 2016 vesting option.
據聞，Arroyo在深思四隻球隊的兩年約。然而，他正盼有人站出來給他三年約，或2016能有
選擇權。
"The Twins maintain interest in free-agent right-hander Bronson Arroyo," per Ken
Rosenthal, "even after committing a combined $84 million to righties Ricky
Nolasco, Phil Hughes and Mike Pelfrey."
據聞雙城對他很感興趣，即便是花了84M在Nolasco, Hughes, Pelfrey等人身上。
The Pirates met with Arroyo's agent at the winter meetings, per Buster Olney.
海盜在冬季會議也跟他的經紀人碰面。
"I don't think we're totally comfortable with what we have in the organization,
" Mets general manager Sandy Alderson confirms, via Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
With that said, Andy Martino of the New York Daily News is skeptical about New
York aiming as high as Arroyo.
大都會總管Alderson說﹕「我不認為球隊中的球員已讓我們滿意了。」可New York Daily
News的Andy Martino不認為大都會有鎖定Arroyo等級的球員。
13. RP Jesse Crain
2013 Stats with Chicago White Sox/Tampa Bay Rays
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
38/0 36.2 0.74 1.52 11.29 2.70 1.9
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 3 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Want Him
Jesse Crain finished tied for ninth among all relievers in FanGraphs WAR last
season, despite missing the entire second half. His strikeout ability is
apparent, but Crain also represses home runs as well as any reliever in this
class.
上季Jesse Crain在Fangraphs WAR的後援中名列第九，即便下半季缺席，他的三振能力仍是
眾所皆知，抑制全壘打的功力也是一等一的。
Heading into his age-32 season, the right-hander is considerably younger than
Joaquin Benoit and Grant Balfour.
才要邁向32，所以年輕的賣像也比Benoit與Balfour好。
Possible Suitors: 小熊、老虎、太空人、費城人。
Latest Rumors
Jon Morosi︰Jesse Crain, who did not pitch after June 29 due to injury, is still
garnering interest on free agent market. Has received multiple offers.
Crain雖然6/29就沒出賽了，但他還是受到很多關注與合約。
Jon Morosi adds that he's deciding whether it's in his best interest to seek
multi-year security, or dive back into the uncertain waters of free agency again
after the 2014 season.
據傳他還在考慮要接受有保障的複數年約，或是要勇敢的在2014後再到自由市場試水溫。
Jayson Stark hears that the Astros want an arm for the back end of the bullpen.
They aren't in the market for Benoit or Balfour after adding $20-plus million to
their payroll through the acquisitions of Dexter Fowler, Scott Feldman and Chad
Qualls. Crain will cost substantially less than them, and for what it's worth,
Crain attended the University of Houston.
消息指出太空人要一位closer，但在花20M簽Fowler, Feldman, Qualls後玩不起Benoit與
Balfour，Crain會比這兩位便宜，預期表現也能恰如其合約，他也是休士頓大學出身的。
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that Houston met with his representatives at
the winter meetings.
據聞太空人在冬季會議有跟他的經紀人見面。
14. SP Paul Maholm
2013 Stats with Atlanta Braves
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
26/26 153.0 4.41 4.24 6.18 2.76 0.7
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 7 starting pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Paul Maholm frequently brings his A-game. There were nine starts over the past
two seasons in which he didn't allow an earned run; Bartolo Colon was the only
member of this free-agent class with more.
Maholm持續帶來穩定演出，過去兩季他有九次先發未失分，自由球員只有Colon勝過他。
The 31-year-old masterfully controls an opponent's running game, as demonstrated
by the fact that 36.9 percent of would-be base-stealers have been apprehended.
且31歲的他也能有效看守跑壘者，紀錄顯示36.9%的盜壘者被阻殺。
Possible Suitors: 雙城、大都會、洋基。
Latest Rumors
The Twins were "keeping tabs" on Maholm during the winter meetings, according to
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
據聞雙城冬季會議間密切注意Maholm。
The New York Post's Mike Puma tweets that the Mets chatted with Maholm's agent,
and Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York speculates that the free-agent left-hander
could make sense for the Yankees.
大都會也跟他的經紀人聊了，ESPN New Tork的Andrew Marchand推測洋基會想要他。
15. RP Fernando Rodney
2013 Stats with Tampa Bay Rays
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
68/0 66.2 3.38 2.84 11.07 4.86 1.3
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 4 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
During his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays from 2012-2013, Fernando Rodney
amassed 158 strikeouts. That's tied with John Axford for the highest total among
free-agent relievers.
2012-13在光芒期間，Rodney送出158次三振，這跟Axford是並列第一的。
Rodney also distinguish himself with his closing experience. No other available
pitcher has spent three full major league seasons with a ninth-inning gig (2009,
2012, 2013).
Rodney也以終結者資歷聞名，沒人像他一樣有完整的三季以終結者之姿上場。
Possible Suitors: 金鶯、洋基、水手。
Ken Rosenthal︰
Bullpen market could line up like this: Axford-#Indians, Balfour-#Orioles,
Benoit-#Padres. Would #Mariners jump on Rodney?
接下來牛棚配對會像這樣︰Axford-印第安人, Balfour-金鶯, Benoit-教士,那水手會簽
Rodney嗎？
This forecast is already coming to fruition, as Jon Heyman reports that John
Axford has a deal in place with the Tribe.
這預測就快實現了，先是Axford開了第一槍。
Rosenthal adds that the Yankees could emerge as a suitor for Rodney. They have
lost future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera to retirement and late-inning relievers
Joba Chamberlain and Boone Logan in free agency.
洋基也是他的歸宿之一，MO退休，Joba、Logan又投身自由。
MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo emphasizes that, contrary to previous reports,
the 36-year-old isn't pushing for a deal worth $10 million in average annual
value.
根據消息指出，有別於以往傳聞，這位36歲投手不急著去簽平均一年10M的合約。
16. SP Joe Saunders
2013 Stats with Seattle Mariners
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
32/32 183.0 5.26 4.72 5.26 3.00 0.6
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 8 starting pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Long-term contracts given to Ricky Nolasco and Jason Vargas this winter show how
much the league values durable starting pitchers. Joe Saunders is the lone
left-hander still available in free agency who made 30-plus starts in 2013; plus
, he has averaged more than 31 per season dating back to 2008.
從有球隊給Nolasco、Vargas長約的情形來看，看得出今年冬天大家很看重持得了長局數的
投手。Saunders是市場上唯一一位先發30場以上的左投，且從2008年算起他平均也過31場。
The Virginia native annihilates opponents when working with the platoon
advantage. He held left-handed-swinging opponents to a .214/.251/.314 batting
line last summer.
這位維吉尼亞人也善用慣用手的投球優勢，他對上左打去年是.214/.251/.314的好成績。
Possible Suitors: 金鶯、馬林魚、藍鳥。
Latest Rumors
Saunders rose through the Los Angeles Angels farm system at the same time as
Jeff Mathis, who now catches with the Fish. Mathis was his primary battery mate
in 2008, the best campaign of his career.
Saunders從天使農場出身，與Jeff Mathis這位效力於馬林魚的捕手同期，他在2008年是他
的搭檔，那一年也是他最棒的一年。
Coming off a disappointing season, he may prefer a one-year deal—even with a
non-competitive team—that allows him to work with a familiar game-caller
(and test free agency again as soon as possible).
遠離失落的一季，他或許想要一年約—即便是沒競爭力的球隊也成，只要他能跟好搭擋在一
塊就好(然後再趕快測試自己的身價)
17. C John Buck
2013 Stats with New York Mets/Pittsburgh Pirates
G BA OBP SLG HR SB fWAR
110 .222 .288 .365 15 2 1.4
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 1 catcher
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Want Him
John Buck is an excellent source of durability behind the plate, with more than
100 starts at catcher in eight of the past nine seasons. He also provides
above-average power at the position.
Buck是很耐戰的捕手，過去九年有八年出賽超過100場，他也在這位置提供了平均值以上的
火力。
With near-identical offensive results against left-handers and right-handers,
there's no need to platoon him.
對左投與右投都差不多的成績下，不需考量換左投對付他。
Possible Suitors: 白襪、雙城、大都會。
Latest Rumors
From Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press:
According to a person with direct knowledge, the Twins "have spoken" with the
agent for former all-star backstop John Buck. It’s unclear at this point what
their level of interest is, but a second person with direct knowledge told the
Pioneer Press on Tuesday that Buck had climbed to the top of their ravaged board
of potential catching targets.
據直接消息來源，雙城有跟Buck的經紀人聊過了，但尚不清楚進展到哪邊。但第二個直接消
息來源又說Buck是在他們捕手榜上，排名很前面的球員。
Minnesota's acquisition of Ricky Nolasco could have something to do with this.
Berardino tweets that Nolasco was "asked for his input" on Buck.
Nolasco可能也跟這有點關係，據說他希望球隊簽下Buck。
Nobody has caught the right-hander more often during his MLB career.
因為Buck在他生涯中是他最常搭檔的捕手。
18. SP Chris Capuano
2013 Stats with Los Angeles Dodgers
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
24/20 105.2 4.26 3.55 6.90 2.04 1.0
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 9 starting pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Chris Capuano avoided the disabled list in both 2011 and 2012, and he issued
barely one walk per start this past season.
Capuano在2011、2012都避免進入傷兵名單，且他今年每場先發都控制只投出一次四壞。
He has gone 27 straight appearances (23 starts) without surrendering a home run
to a left-handed batter.
且他也連27場出賽(23先發)沒被左打轟出全壘打。
Possible Suitors: 金鶯、釀酒人、雙城。
Latest Rumors
Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Twins showed some
interest in Capuano earlier in the offseason. Despite the aforementioned
rotation additions, they're still lacking left-handedness.
據傳雙城對他有點興趣，僅管前述提及雙城在輪值上花了很多心思，但他們仍缺少左投。
19. SP/RP Bruce Chen
2013 Stats with Kansas City Royals
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
34/15 121.0 3.27 4.12 5.80 2.68 1.4
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 10 starting pitcher, No. 5 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Bruce Chen has posted an ERA+ that's better than the league average in three of
the past four seasons.
Chen的ERA+過去四季有三季是優於聯盟平均的。
Chen's diverse repertoire of pitches allows him to overcome a laughable lack of
velocity. The 36-year-old will age gracefully so long as he gets ahead in the
count.
他多樣的球種足以彌補他球速衰退幅度。36歲的他繼續在球場展現他的老將價值。
Possible Suitors: 金鶯、太空人、大都會、巨人。
Latest Rumors
Chen was among a handful of rotation candidates that the Mets considered at the
winter meetings, tweets Jon Heyman. He pitched for the franchise from 2001-2002.
Chen是大都會考慮納入輪值的投手之一，且2001-2002他也曾效力於大都會。
20. 1B/3B/DH Mark Reynolds
2013 Stats with Cleveland Indians/New York Yankees
G BA OBP SLG HR SB fWAR
135 .220 .306 .393 21 3 0.4
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 2 first baseman, No. 1 third baseman, No. 3 designated hitter
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Want Him
Mark Reynolds has racked up at least 35 extra-base hits in each of his MLB
seasons, which attests to both his durability and his extraordinary raw power.
Reynolds過去每季都能貢獻35發以上的長打，足以說明他的耐戰與砲管是品質保證的。
The risk of a rapid decline is low considering that Reynolds only turned 30 this
past August.
擔憂他急遽衰退也沒啥道理，因為他今年八月才滿30歲。
Possible Suitors: 太空人、釀酒人、洋基
Latest Rumors
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been in contact with Reynolds' agent,
according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, evidently intrigued by his .755 OPS from 36
games in New York late last summer. Jon Heyman confirms that he's still on their
radar.
洋基總管Cashman已跟他的經紀人談過，想必是因他加入洋基後，36場比賽.755 OPS的好印
象所致。Jon Heyman也確認他還在雷達圖上。
Brian McTaggart writes that Houston would like another batter who's capable of
handling first base. Reynolds has spent more than 2,000 major league innings at
the position.
據稱太空人需要一位稱職的一壘手，而Reynolds在一壘也守超過2000局了。