Twins announce Joe Mauer will move to first base in 2014
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The Twins are moving Joe Mauer out from behind the plate and transitioning
him to first base in 2014, the team announced. The move was made due to
long-term health concerns, though he is now free of concussion systems and
working out with restrictions.
双城考量到Joe Mauer的健康因素及长远计画宣布Mauer将在2014年球季转守一垒
"After consultation with doctors from Mayo Clinic and team doctors, and given
the inherent risks of future injury at the catcher position, the organization
and Joe determined that it would be in the best interest of both him and the
Twins for a position change," said the club in a statement.
Mauer, 30, missed more than a month with a concussion after taking a foul tip
to the facemask this past season. He's also missed time with back, quad and
knee problems over the years. Catching is a rough business and those guys
usually don't remain productive into their mid-30s.
Mauer今年就因脑震荡进入DL休养了超过一个月，过去几年也多次因背伤膝伤所困扰
再加上他已年满30岁，年纪因素也是促使双城做出此决定的原因之一
In 113 games in 2013, Mauer hit .324/.404/.476 (144 OPS+) with 11 home runs
and 47 RBI. Outside of his 28-homer, MVP-winning effort in 2009, Mauer has
averaged only 12 homers per 162 games played. His power is short for the
typical first base profile but he makes up for it with a super-high average
and on-base percentage.
Mauer今年的成绩是.324/.404/.476 (144 OPS+) 11HR 47RBI
除了拿下MVP的09年打了28轰外，平均他162场可以打出约12轰
虽然不如典型的一垒手砲管那么大支，但Mauer还是有着相当优秀的打击率和上垒率
First base will not be a new experience for Mauer. He has played 54 games at
the position in recent years, including eight in 2013 and 30 in 2012. There
was some speculation the Twins would take advantage of his athleticism and
strong arm by moving Mauer to third base.
Mauer在这几年也有多次守1B的经验
There are still five years and $115 million left on Mauer's contract, so it's
no surprise the team is taking steps to ensure he remains healthy and
productive later into his career. The Twins could opt to pursue a free agent
catcher like Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Carlos Ruiz.
Mauer和双城的约还有5年，价值115M
所以双城为了长久之计做出让Mauer转守位的决定也不是那么令人意外
双城也是可以在自由市场上考虑Salty或是Carlos Ruiz这些选手来填补捕手的空缺