外野手
Vladimir Guerrero
LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM
Age: 32
2008 salary: $14.5 million
Key stat: Career .325 hitter with 365 home runs in 12 seasons.
生涯 12 球季 0.325 AVG，365 轰。
The skinny: It's hard to imagine the Angels not picking up the 2009 option on
Guerrero for $15 million. He's a transcendent talent, the 2004 MVP, and one
of the most frightening hitters a pitcher can face. So he doesn't walk much?
So what? He crushes the ball no matter where it's thrown.
天使没有执行葛雷诺 2009 年 $15m 的选择权真是有点莫名其妙，他是个优异的打者，
2004 年的 MVP，每个投手都怕面对他。是啦，葛雷诺的保送是不多，那又怎么样？不管
你把球丢到哪里他都照样轰出球场外。
Manny Ramirez
BOSTON RED SOX
Age: 35
2008 salary: $20 million
Key stat: 490 home runs, 1,604 RBIs in 15 seasons.
生涯 15 个球季，490 轰，1,604 RBI。
The skinny: Ramirez is an 11-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer. The Red
Sox hold options on their star for 2009 and 2010. So how could he become a
free agent? The Red Sox have made some attempts to trade Ramirez in the past,
so would it be possible that they let him go as a free agent? Perhaps if he
shows a decline in 2008.
曼尼是 11 次全星星，未来的名人堂，赤袜有 09 和 10 年的选择权，所以为什么曼尼
会变成自由球员呢？嗯，赤袜以前也试着要交易曼尼过，所以如果他今年表现下滑的话，
说不定明年赤袜会放他走。
Carl Crawford
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Age: 26
2008 salary: $5.25 million
Key stat: 277 steals in six seasons.
过去六个球季 277 盗。
The skinny: Crawford is an excellent talent both in the field and at the
plate. He has averaged 46 steals a season with an 80 percent success rate,
and boasts a career average of .296. The Rays have an option for 2009 at
$8.25 million. If they do take the option, that will activate another option
for 2010, so they can hold onto him for awhile if they so choose.
Crawford 在防守及进攻方面都有优异的天分，平均每季有 46 盗，成功率高达 80%，生
涯打击率 0.296。 光 在 2009 年有 $8.25m 的选择权，如果他们执行了这个选择权，将
会启动 2010 年的选择权选项，所以 光 可以再多留住 Crawford 一些时间。
Adam Dunn
CINCINNATI REDS
Age: 28
2008 salary: $13 million
Key stat: 40+ home runs for four consecutive seasons.
连续四年有 40 轰以上。
The skinny: By exercising the option for 2008, the Reds have made it more
difficult to trade Dunn, as the move activated a no-trade clause until June
15. After that date, Dunn can pick 19 teams to which he cannot be traded. A
classic slugger who also has a good eye (career .381 on base), Dunn may
eventually be better suited for the DH role in the American League.
红人执行了亚当蛋 2008 年的选择权，也因此启动了不可交易条款。六月十五日之前不可
交易亚当蛋，之后他可以选择 19 支他不想被交易的球队。亚当蛋是个典型的强打者，并
且有很好的选球(生涯 0.381 OBP)，他可能更适合到美联担任 DH 的角色。
Pat Burrell
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Age: 31
2008 salary: $14 million
Key stat: 30 home runs, 97 RBIs in 2007.
The skinny: Despite good power as well as a solid eye at the plate, the
Phillies have tried to deal Burrell in the past. His contract has hampered
trade talk, as has his own unwillingness to accept any trade. But another
season like 2007 under his belt should make Burrell an attractive free agent.
尽管布瑞尔有着很好的力量以及选球，费城人还是试着交易他，他的薪资以及个人意愿让
交易谈得不顺利，不过类似 2007 年的好表现应该可以让布瑞尔吸引一张大约。
Bobby Abreu
NEW YORK YANKEES
Age: 33
2008 salary: $16 million
Key stat: Career .300 hitter with 221 home runs.
The skinny: His power was down a bit in 2007, but he still drove in 101 runs,
scored another 123, and stole 25 bases. He's just another cog with the
Yankees, but could be highly sought after by a team in search of a strong
all-around player.
阿布瑞尤在 2007 年的表现有点下滑，不过他仍然有 101 RBI，123 得分，25 盗。在北
佬他可能看起来不怎么起眼，不过对其他球队来说，他还是一个很优秀的全方位球员。
Rocco Baldelli
TAMBA BAY RAYS
Age: 26
2008 salary: $2.25 million
Key stat: 35 games played in 2007.
The skinny: Ever since his 2003 season, when he was a Rookie of the Year
candidate at age 21, big things have been expected of Baldelli. But a
constant string of injuries have thwarted his potential. This is a big year
for Baldelli to prove he can hold up over a whole season. The Rays have an
option for 2009, but might feel more inclined to spend their money on Carl
Crawford.
自从 2003 年角逐最佳新人奖，Baldelli 一直被寄予厚望，不过一长串的伤痛限制了
他的表现。今年对 Baldelli 来说很重要，他必须要证明他能够健康打完整季， 光 在
2009 年有选择权，不过可能比较倾向把钱花在 Carl Crawford 身上。
Milton Bradley
TEXAS RANGERS
2008 salary: $5.25 million
Key stat: Career .273 hitter
The skinny: Bradley is known more for his temper tantrums than his actual
accomplishments on the field, which have never really lived up to the hype.
Even so, the Rangers gave him $5 million based on a solid late-season
performance in 2007, which was ended prematurely by a knee injury (pictured).
If this guy can ever get through a season healthy and without suspensions or
other controversy, he will make a ton of money.
Bradley 比较出名的是他的坏脾气，而他在场上的表现就不那么符合期待。不过尽管
如此，因为去年季末的扎实表现，条子给了他 $5m 的年薪。如果这家伙今年能健康的
打完整季，又不被禁赛或搞出其他问题，他应该可以期待赚大钱。
捕手
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.
在赤袜近年来的成功当中，他们的队长扮演了相当重要的角色。Varitek 是个称职的捕手
和打者，不过对球队来说更重要的他是个领导者以及发言人。如果他离开赤袜，相信大家
会怀念他，不过自从 2005 年以来他的表现一直在下滑当中。
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.
当 2004 年大猫签下这位年迈又带着伤痛的捕手时，那些所谓的权威们忙着嘲笑这份四年
合约，不过 Pudge 和大猫才是笑到最后的人。Pudge 大致上还算健康，打击率也不错，
他的 power 在过去三年持续下滑，不过部分应该归咎于他的主场是个投手球场。
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.
Lo Duca 生涯的荣光似乎正在远离，而且多多少少被禁药风波扫到，尽管是四届的全星星
，他如果想要在明年签个复数年约，看来得要多努力了。