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ector-olivera-signing.html
After months of anticipation, the Dodgers have finalized their agreement with
Cuban infielder Hector Olivera. The two sides first shook hands on a six-year
, $62.5MM deal back in March but a few roadblocks – including visa issues –
dragged the process out a bit. Today, the i’s are dotted, the t’s are cross
ed, and Olivera is at long last an official member of the Dodgers.
在幾經波折後,道奇與古巴野手Olivera簽下62.5M/6y
There are still lingering questions, however, not the least of which is where
Olivera will fit into the Dodgers’ big league picture with plenty of talent a
lready at second base, third base, and the corner outfield positions. Minutes
ago on a conference call, I asked Dodgers president of baseball operations An
drew Friedman if Olivera’s arrival could open things up for a potential trade
down the line.
而Olivera該如何在充滿人才的道奇隊中找到一席之地仍是一個問題
因此和道奇隊的總裁Andrew Friedman談到是不是有交易的可能
“I think having as many good players as possible helps you not only in constr
ucting your own roster, but it allows you the opportunity to talk with more te
ams. If we’re ever complaining about having too much depth then that’s a go
od problem to have, but we’re certainly not there yet. Adding someone that h
as a chance to impact the game is obviously always a good thing,” Friedman sa
id.
“我相信擁有越多好的球員不僅能夠讓你打造出一支好的隊伍，也讓你有了更多與其他球
隊談判的機會。如果我們一直在爭執我們擁有太多很棒的球員，這可是一個甜蜜的負擔，
但我可以確定我們還沒到那種程度。因此多增加一些對比賽有幫助的人總是一件好事。”
Friedman clearly wasn’t looking to discuss specific trade possibilities, but
one has to imagine that the Dodgers could parlay their offensive depth into pi
tching, particularly in the wake of rumblings that pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu could
require season-ending shoulder surgery. There’s no word yet on whether Ryu w
ill have to go under the knife, but Friedman says that he has been bracing for
the worst and planning as though he will not have Ryu the rest of the way. T
he Dodgers expect to know more about the left-hander’s condition on Wednesday
, and that information will shape their approach this summer.
儘管Friedman不想談交易的可能
但道奇還是有機會動用打線戰力換取投手深度
特別是在柳賢振可能因為動手術而整季報銷的情況下
The immediate plan for Olivera will be to work him up through the minor league
system. The infielder’s first stop will be in Arizona (for “a few days”),
followed by a bump up to Oklahoma City. Given Olivera’s age and the size of
his deal, there has been a lot of talk about him making an immediate impact a
t the major league level. Still, Friedman wasn’t willing to put a timetable
on when the Cuban standout might join the varsity squad.
雖然外界傳聞都說Olivera有立即登上大聯盟的能力
道奇還是先讓他從小聯盟起步
Friedman也不願透漏Olivera何時會登上大聯盟
When Olivera is ready for primetime, Friedman says that the organization is op
en to different positions for him. While Olivera worked out at the Dodgers ac
ademy, Friedman received reports indicating that he was taking well to both se
cond and third base. Olivera is also said to have the range to play in the ou
tfield, so that could theoretically be an option for L.A.
Friedman說待到時機成熟時
道奇球團會開放幾個不同的位置給他
理論上
Olivera多重守位的靈活性能讓他成為道奇隊的一員
Of course, as MLBTR’s Jeff Todd outlined a bit earlier this afternoon, that v
ersatility doesn’t exactly make his path to the Majors any clearer. The Dodg
ers have Juan Uribe, Alex Guerrero, Enrique Hernandez and Justin Turner all, l
ike Olivera, capable of playing multiple infield positions. And, starting sec
ond baseman Howie Kendrick doesn’t figure to be displaced anytime soon (he’s
even been mentioned as an extension candidate). In the outfield, Andre Ethie
r has looked rejuvenated this season, with Joc Pederson, Yasiel Puig, Scott Va
n Slyke, Carl Crawford, Guerrero and Hernandez all serving as options as well
(though Puig and Crawford are currently injured). Versatile as he may be, Oli
vera joins a crowded mix of players in an intriguing logjam that figures to be
addressed at some point down the line.
但問題來了
多功能的球員道奇隊可多的是
Juan Uribe, Alex Guerrero, Enrique Hernandez ,Justin Turner這些人都有能力守內
野的不同位置
而先發二壘手Howie Kendrick更是不能被取代的
外野更是人才濟濟
除了Andre Ethier本季有回春的表現
還有超級新人Joc Pederson
再加上Yasiel Puig, Scott Van Slyke和Carl Crawford
儘管Yasiel Puig, Carl Crawford現在受傷
但不要忘了Guerrero和Hernandez也可以守外野
Olivera的靈活性似乎在這裡沒有太大的加分效果
In addition to Olivera, the Dodgers also completed the signing of Cuban righty
Pablo Millan Fernandez to a minor league contract. Fernandez, who, according
to Friedman, has an Orlando Hernandez-type windup that many Cuban pitchers ar
e fond of, will be stretched out to be a starter.
而另外一位剛簽下小聯盟的古巴右投手Pablo Millan Fernandez
目前正朝先發投手的目標前進