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与Romo是唯二过去四季投50局，又有低于2.6防御率的后援投手。且当他滑球失灵，
他的快速球还是让很多打者挥空。
Contrary to what his surname would lead you to believe, the Australian native
isn't particularly erratic.
且不像他姓的谐音，这位澳洲人控球没那么Ball Four。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、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...
金莺︰Balfour想要三年约外加第四年选择权，但金莺就不想跟他走这么长远...
The O's have participated in serious negotiations with Balfour since the winter
meetings.
从冬季会议开始，金莺就跟Balfour协商许久。
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.
据闻他想要3Y/24M，但球队只想给他Broxton等级的(21M)。合约中将包含激励条款，如救援
数与出赛数。
Although Balfour is the Orioles' first choice, Jon Heyman expects them to shop
elsewhere if he doesn't agree to a deal by Christmas.
虽然Balfour是金莺第一选择，Heyman推测若耶诞前没结果金莺就会找别人了。
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.
印地安人释出Chris Perez，Mark Shapiro想要一个有大战经验的投手来填补空缺。那他也
签了Axford，但这不会排除他们追求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比较，Balfour也有可能成为费城人，如果费城人清掉宝贝碰的话，据闻他们
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.
被公认声音最好听的自由球员，Arroyo未曾被踢出轮值中，因此，他很能吃局数。
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.
过去三季，Arroyo很会丢好球(1.70 BB/9)，尽管好像当红人到很久了，但其实2003-05他在
红袜待过。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、红人、天使、双城、大都会、洋基、海盗、蓝鸟。
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.
据闻，Arroyo在深思四只球队的两年约。然而，他正盼有人站出来给他三年约，或2016能有
选择权。
"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."
据闻双城对他很感兴趣，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.
海盗在冬季会议也跟他的经纪人碰面。
"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.
大都会总管Alderson说﹕“我不认为球队中的球员已让我们满意了。”可New York Daily
News的Andy Martino不认为大都会有锁定Arroyo等级的球员。
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的后援中名列第九，即便下半季缺席，他的三振能力仍是
众所皆知，抑制全垒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.
才要迈向32，所以年轻的卖像也比Benoit与Balfour好。
Possible Suitors: 小熊、老虎、太空人、费城人。
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虽然6/29就没出赛了，但他还是受到很多关注与合约。
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.
据传他还在考虑要接受有保障的复数年约，或是要勇敢的在2014后再到自由市场试水温。
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签Fowler, Feldman, Qualls后玩不起Benoit与
Balfour，Crain会比这两位便宜，预期表现也能恰如其合约，他也是休士顿大学出身的。
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that Houston met with his representatives at
the winter meetings.
据闻太空人在冬季会议有跟他的经纪人见面。
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持续带来稳定演出，过去两季他有九次先发未失分，自由球员只有Colon胜过他。
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岁的他也能有效看守跑垒者，纪录显示36.9%的盗垒者被阻杀。
Possible Suitors: 双城、大都会、洋基。
Latest Rumors
The Twins were "keeping tabs" on Maholm during the winter meetings, according to
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
据闻双城冬季会议间密切注意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.
大都会也跟他的经纪人聊了，ESPN New Tork的Andrew Marchand推测洋基会想要他。
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在光芒期间，Rodney送出158次三振，这跟Axford是并列第一的。
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也以终结者资历闻名，没人像他一样有完整的三季以终结者之姿上场。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、洋基、水手。
Ken Rosenthal︰
Bullpen market could line up like this: Axford-#Indians, Balfour-#Orioles,
Benoit-#Padres. Would #Mariners jump on Rodney?
接下来牛棚配对会像这样︰Axford-印第安人, Balfour-金莺, Benoit-教士,那水手会签
Rodney吗？
This forecast is already coming to fruition, as Jon Heyman reports that John
Axford has a deal in place with the Tribe.
这预测就快实现了，先是Axford开了第一枪。
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.
洋基也是他的归宿之一，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.
根据消息指出，有别于以往传闻，这位36岁投手不急着去签平均一年10M的合约。
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.
从有球队给Nolasco、Vargas长约的情形来看，看得出今年冬天大家很看重持得了长局数的
投手。Saunders是市场上唯一一位先发30场以上的左投，且从2008年算起他平均也过31场。
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.
这位维吉尼亚人也善用惯用手的投球优势，他对上左打去年是.214/.251/.314的好成绩。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、马林鱼、蓝鸟。
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从天使农场出身，与Jeff Mathis这位效力于马林鱼的捕手同期，他在2008年是他
的搭档，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).
远离失落的一季，他或许想要一年约—即便是没竞争力的球队也成，只要他能跟好搭挡在一
块就好(然后再赶快测试自己的身价)
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是很耐战的捕手，过去九年有八年出赛超过100场，他也在这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.
对左投与右投都差不多的成绩下，不需考量换左投对付他。
Possible Suitors: 白袜、双城、大都会。
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.
据直接消息来源，双城有跟Buck的经纪人聊过了，但尚不清楚进展到哪边。但第二个直接消
息来源又说Buck是在他们捕手榜上，排名很前面的球员。
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可能也跟这有点关系，据说他希望球队签下Buck。
Nobody has caught the right-hander more often during his MLB career.
因为Buck在他生涯中是他最常搭档的捕手。
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都避免进入伤兵名单，且他今年每场先发都控制只投出一次四坏。
He has gone 27 straight appearances (23 starts) without surrendering a home run
to a left-handed batter.
且他也连27场出赛(23先发)没被左打轰出全垒打。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、酿酒人、双城。
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.
据传双城对他有点兴趣，仅管前述提及双城在轮值上花了很多心思，但他们仍缺少左投。
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+过去四季有三季是优于联盟平均的。
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.
他多样的球种足以弥补他球速衰退幅度。36岁的他继续在球场展现他的老将价值。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、太空人、大都会、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是大都会考虑纳入轮值的投手之一，且2001-2002他也曾效力于大都会。
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过去每季都能贡献35发以上的长打，足以说明他的耐战与砲管是品质保证的。
The risk of a rapid decline is low considering that Reynolds only turned 30 this
past August.
担忧他急遽衰退也没啥道理，因为他今年八月才满30岁。
Possible Suitors: 太空人、酿酒人、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.
洋基总管Cashman已跟他的经纪人谈过，想必是因他加入洋基后，36场比赛.755 OPS的好印
象所致。Jon Heyman也确认他还在雷达图上。
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.
据称太空人需要一位称职的一垒手，而Reynolds在一垒也守超过2000局了。