21. DH/OF Raul Ibanez
2013 Stats with Seattle Mariners
G BA OBP SLG HR SB fWAR
124 .242 .306 .487 29 0 0.0
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 4 designated hitter, No. 3 outfielder
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
In 2013, MLB's quintessential "keep gettin' dem checks" guy became one of the
oldest players ever with 50 extra-base hits in a season, per
Baseball-Reference.com (subscription required). He's a safe bet to produce
against right-handed pitching.
2013年，大联盟典型的“镇队之宝”球员，居然还能变成打出50发长打的老将。用他去对付
右投也有保障。
Much of Raul Ibanez's value to a team comes from his activities off the field.
He uses 18 major league seasons of experience to mentors younger players, but he
also makes a tremendous impact on the surrounding community.
本来Ibanez的作用在于场下的行为榜样，他可用他18年的经验教教小朋友，但没想到他还是
那样的老而弥坚。
Ibanez was the Seattle Mariners' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award and
winner of the 49th annual Hutch Award, per Greg Johns of MLB.com.
他也是水手提名Roberto Clemente Award，以及第49届Hutch Award的得主。
Possible Suitors: 勇士、金莺、天使、洋基
Latest Rumors
Jayson Stark︰
It looks unlikely Raul Ibanez will be back in Seattle. Considering offers from
multiple contenders. Among teams linked w/ him: Bal, Atl, NYY
感觉Ibanez不会留在水手了，金莺、勇士、洋基是有可能的落脚处。
Throw the Angels into the Ibanez mix too, even though general manager Jerry
Dipoto insists that he hasn't made a formal offer, reports Bill Shaikin of the
Los Angeles Times. Ken Rosenthal notes that the designated hitter has thrived at
Angel Stadium in the past.
我们也把天使也算进来囉，即便总管Jerry Dipoto坚持他还没提正式的合约。但Ken
Rosenthal写道这位DH在天使球场表现不俗。
A second stint in New York seems improbable considering the team's jam-packed
outfield and preference for a rotating DH spot.
但洋基外野人满为患，排DH顺序也不会太前面，故可能性也偏小。
22. 3B/1B Eric Chavez
2013 Stats with Arizona Diamondbacks
G BA OBP SLG HR SB fWAR
80 .281 .332 .478 9 1 0.7
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 2 third baseman, No. 3 first baseman
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
The power has returned to Eric Chavez's bat over the past two seasons, as he's
racked up 25 home runs in just 567 total plate appearances. In particular,
Chavez continues to excel against right-handed pitching.
近两季Chavez的砲管有回温，567个打席就有25发全垒打，特别是他对右投更有一套。
The former Gold Glover has increased his versatility in recent years with a
handful of starts at first base.
这位前金手套也展现出他的多功能，最近几年多守一垒居多。
Possible Suitors: 响尾蛇、勇士、马林鱼、洋基、海盗、光芒、游骑兵、国民
Latest Rumors
Ken Rosenthal︰
#DBacks GM Towers says on conference call that he is in contact with E. Chavez
and his agent and that all sides want resolution by holiday.
响尾蛇GM Towers在会议电话上说他跟Chavez的经纪人有联系，且双方都想耶诞前搞定。
Agent Scott Leventhal tells Jon Heyman that Chavvy's "mind is wide open," so
previous experience with Arizona shouldn't have much of an impact on his
decision.
经纪人Scott Leventhal告诉Jon Heyman说“Chavvy的心是很开阔的。”所以之前跟响尾蛇
的情谊不具有太大的影响。
MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that, despite missing out on Juan Uribe, the Fish
remain in pursuit of a third baseman. He specifically mentions Chavez as one of
the few free-agent options, and he notes that they're reluctant to trade for
fear of surrendering talented young pitching.
消息指称，即便Uribe的争夺战失利，马林鱼还是在物色三垒手，故该消息特别提到Chavez
是少数可胜任的球员，且他们也不愿意交易自己年轻投手去换。
If the 36-year-old cares about receiving significant playing time, Miami and New
York should have the inside track. Neither has a better internal third-base
candidate (assuming that Alex Rodriguez is suspended).
如果36岁的他会计较上场时间，马林鱼跟洋基是较好的归宿，他们都没有好的三垒手(假设
A-Rod被禁赛)
23. RP J.P. Howell
2013 Stats with Los Angeles Dodgers
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
67/0 62.0 2.18 2.89 7.84 3.34 0.7
Status: Deal pending with Los Angeles Dodgers (two years, $11.25 million)
Position Rank: No. 6 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Wanted Him
Since returning from shoulder surgery in 2011, J.P. Howell has allowed fewer
than 23 percent of inherited baserunners to score. That's better than prominent
southpaws like Scott Downs and Boone Logan have done over that same period.
2011年肩膀手术回来后，Howell承接垒上有人状态，只让不到23%的人回来，这使这位左腕
在同期间跟Scott Downs与Boone Logan一样赞！
He's a nightmare for left-handed opponents, but Howell also held righties to a
.222/.312/.296 batting line last summer. Still only 30 years old, the confidence
he has in off-speed pitches should allow him to age gracefully.
他也是左打的梦靥，但他对右打也有.222/.312/.296的不俗表现。且只有30岁，他的变速球
亦让他有本钱—活到老，投到老。
Contract Reaction and Consequences
Ken Gurnick︰
Dodgers and reliever J.P. Howell closing in on a multi-year deal, according to
baseball source. More soon on http://Dodgers.com .
道奇快跟Howell签下复数年合约了(上面有写2Y/11.25M)
Howell won't match the three-year, $16.5 million guarantee that Boone Logan is
getting from the NL West rival Colorado Rockies, but he actually has the
opportunity to out-earn him.
他不会跟去落矶的Logan一样，有3Y/16.5M，但他确实有机会削一笔。
MLB.com's Ken Gurnick hears that at least 120 appearances in 2014-2015 triggers
a $6.25 million option for the following season, which would give him a
three-year total of $17.5 million. So Howell can get there by simply maintaining
his recent durability and effectiveness (122 appearances in 2012-2013).
MLB.com的Ken Gurnick听闻是2014-15出赛120场，再下一季就有6.25M选择权，这样就是
3Y/17.5M，所以他只要维持他的苦劳与高效能就赚得到(2012-13出赛122场)
Everything about the Dodgers is expensive, but their bullpen bill is especially
steep.
每样东西在道奇都很贵，但牛棚帐单是真的太高、太不合理了。
Aside from Howell, setup man Brian Wilson has $10 million headed into his bank
account this coming summer, and MLB Trade Rumors' Matt Swartz projects a $4.8
million arbitration settlement for closer Kenley Jansen. And let's not forget
about Brandon League. There's another two years and $15 million to go on his
head-scratching contract.
Brain Wilson明年要拿10M，据传Kenley Jansen也有4.8M的仲裁，且也别忘了Brandon
League，他还有2Y/15M让人头痛的合约要走。
With Howell off the market, expect fellow lefty Scott Downs and the Washington
Nationals to move quickly toward their own multi-year pact.
随着Howell尘埃落定，预期Downs也会跟国民签下复数年合约。
24. 2B Brian Roberts
已经被洋基签下来，但本来的预测也有洋基。
Possible Suitors: 勇士、金莺、小熊、洋基。
25. C Kurt Suzuki
2013 Stats with Washington Nationals/Oakland Athletics
G BA OBP SLG HR SB fWAR
94 .232 .290 .337 5 2 -0.2
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 2 catcher
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Want Him
Kurt Suzuki puts a ton of balls in play (only 11.9 K% for his career). Because
he runs fairly well—by catcher standards, anyway—he has seldom grounded into
double plays during the past two seasons.
Suzuki都能把球打到场内(生涯11.9K%)，且在捕手中脚程也算不赖，所以这两季很少击出
双杀打
He will only be 30 years old for the entire 2014 season.
明年也才满30岁。
Possible Suitors: 小熊、落矶、双城。
Latest Rumors
Susan Slusser︰
In case you missed it earlier, three teams talking to Kurt Suzuki: Cubs, Twins,
Rockies.
避免你忘记，有三队 (即上述三队)在跟Suzuki聊喔。
Suzuki probably wouldn't be a starter in any of those situations.
但Suzuki不论在哪一队应该都无法先发...
26. RP Scott Downs
2013 Stats with Los Angeles Angels/Atlanta Braves
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
68/0 43.1 2.49 3.09 7.68 3.95 0.6
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 7 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Want Him
In seven seasons pitching exclusively out of the bullpen (2007-2013), Scott
Downs has posted the following in terms of ERA+: 207, 238, 144, 159, 282, 122,
155. So he's consistently great (albeit in limited innings).
七季专司后援，Downs的ERA+都很赞，证明他稳定性够好(虽然有局数限制)
Downs perennially dominates left-handed opponents and suppresses home runs
against everybody. He has experience pitching in 29 of the 30 active MLB
ballparks.
Possible Suitors: 洋基、教士、国民
Latest Rumors
Downs is likely headed to the nation's capital now that J.P. Howell is
finalizing a deal to stay in L.A.
当Howell留道奇，Downs应该会去国民。
The Yankees could be an alternative, though. They lost Boone Logan, their
bullpen's featured left-hander, in free agency. Considering their ballpark's
homer-friendly dimensions, Downs' knack for inducing weak grounders ought to be
much appreciated.
洋基是一个选择，他们没了左投Logan，但考量到洋基球场对全垒打有利，Downs这种让打者
击出软弱滚地球的投手应很受喜爱。
27. RP/SP Chad Gaudin
2013 Stats with San Francisco Giants
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
30/12 97.0 3.06 3.34 8.16 3.71 1.1
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 8 relief pitcher, No. 10 starting pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Statistically, Chad Gaudin's 2013 was eerily similar to Bruce Chen's,
particularly in terms of workload, earned run average and strikeout-to-walk
ratio.
纪录上观之，Gaudin是2013跟Bruce Chen的成绩是诡异的相似，工作量差不多，平均失分与
三振/四坏比也是。
Being barely 30 years old, he's a safer bet to produce throughout a multi-year
deal than other swingmen.
快30岁了，但在他身上赌一把复数年合约是比其他浪人保险。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、老虎、太空人、洋基
Latest Rumors
Bob Nightengale︰
The Baltimore #Orioles are looking for a starter, and have expressed interest
in former #Giants starter Chad Gaudin.
金莺在物色先发，且对前巨人投手Gaudin有兴趣。
The Astros are another club that's been linked to Gaudin, reports Brian
McTaggart.
消息指出另一条线索牵往太空人。
The San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea doesn't foresee him staying in the Bay
Area.
旧金山的媒体觉得他不可能继续待在巨人了。
28. RP Chris Perez
2013 Stats with Cleveland Indians
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
54/0 54.0 4.33 5.08 9.00 3.50 -0.9
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 9 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
Even this past season, which was the worst of his MLB career, Chris Perez was
letting his fielders catch their breath by striking out a batter per inning. His
velocity should rebound as the right-hander distances himself from 2013's
shoulder issues.
即便上一季是他最糟糕的一季，Perez在他队友屏息以待时仍能三振打者，他的球速应能在
摆脱2013年的肩伤后回复。
From 2010-2012, Perez posted an 89.1 percent conversion rate in his save
opportunities. That's virtually identical to what Craig Kimbrel did during that
same period (Perez recorded nine more saves in 10 more chances).
2010-2012年，Perez拥有89.1%的救援成功率，那是跟Craig Kimbrel看齐的佳绩。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、太空人、马林鱼、大都会、洋基、教士。
Latest Rumors
Perez attended the minter meetings in person, according to Buster Olney, to
address his struggles on and off the field.
据说Perez"自己"前往冬季会议，去说说自己场上场下的状况。
Anthony DiComo︰
Among those #Mets kicking the tires on: Chris Perez. Could be closer insurance
if Parnell is not healthy.
大都会会想买个保险，如果Parnell不能保持健康的话。
Bobby Parnell underwent surgery for a herniated disk in September. LaTroy
Hawkins, who served as the Mets' closer in his absence, has signed with the
Colorado Rockies.
Bobby Parnell九月动了椎间盘突出手术，而代班的LaTroy Hawkins又跟落矶签约了。
Jon Heyman has specified that he's a fallback option for the Orioles in case
Grant Balfour gets away from them.
Heyman也提到若金莺没拿到Balfour，那他就是备胎。
29. SP Johan Santana
2012 Stats with New York Mets
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
21/21 117.0 4.85 4.09 8.54 3.00 1.4
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 11 starting pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No
Why Teams Want Him
When last seen on a major league mound, Johan Santana was still demonstrating
plenty of swing-and-miss ability. He also showed the stamina to throw two
complete games in 2012, including a no-hitter.
上次看他重返投手丘，他还是有让人挥空的能力，且2012两场完封，有一场还演出无安打，
展现出他的续航力尚存。
As a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, he has invaluable knowledge
to impart to the younger members of a pitching staff.
且他也是两届赛扬得主，有无价的知识能传授给年轻投手。
Possible Suitors: 金莺、皇家、酿酒人、双城、大都会、洋基、海盗、光芒。
Latest Rumors
In listing the above suitors, Andrew Marchand doesn't identify any front-runners
. He explains that Santana could sign before the holidays if any team "separates
itself from the pack."
在上列名单中，据闻没有领先者，但Santana应该能在耶诞前签约，如果有球队自行脱离阵
线的话。
It's more likely, however, that the Venezuelan legend will need to showcase his
skills on the mound in January to prove that he's progressing from shoulder
surgery.
然而，更有可能的是这位委内瑞拉的传奇要在一月现身丢丢球，显现他肩膀手术后的进度。
30. RP Francisco Rodriguez
2013 Stats with Milwaukee Brewers/Baltimore Orioles
G/GS IP ERA FIP K/9 BB/9 fWAR
48/0 46.2 2.70 3.65 10.41 2.70 0.3
Status: Available
Position Rank: No. 10 relief pitcher
Qualifying Offer: No (ineligible)
Why Teams Want Him
Francisco Rodriguez has by far the most closing experience of any remaining free
agent (three-time American League saves leader). He's been doing less
high-leverage work over the past four seasons, but he issued fewer than four
walks per nine innings in each of those campaigns.
K-Rod也算目前自由球员中最多救援经验的(三次美联救援王)，虽然过去四季较少被赋予重
任了，但期间每九局不到四次保送显示控球有变好。
Since 2006, K-Rod has only landed on the disabled list once, and he suffered
that injury during a non-baseball-related incident, per Paul White of USA Today.
自2006起，他也只进过一次伤兵名单，且跟场上拼战也无关。
Possible Suitors: 小熊、太空人、马林鱼、洋基、费城人、教士。
Latest Rumors
Well, we know two teams that certainly won't pursue him—the Orioles and the
Mets.
嗯，我们知道有两支球队不会要他—金莺跟大都会。
Richard Dubroff writes that Rodriguez never fit in with the former, and he left
the Mets in 2011 on very rocky terms.
Richard Dubroff 写道 K-Rod无法融入老东家，2011年也在不稳定的情形下离开大都会。
Honorable Mentions 荣誉榜
The list of useful, available players rolls on with these veterans, whose
free-agent stocks have been damaged by injury and/or inconsistency:
下列名单是有用且可用的老将们，但因伤势或不稳定性而乏人问津
Andrew Bailey, Wilson Betemit, Alexi Casilla, Eric O'Flaherty,
Franklin Gutierrez, Jason Hammel, Aaron Harang, Lyle Overbay,
Oliver Perez, Jose Veras, Suk-Min Yoon and Kevin Youkilis.
翻完了！开心，未来且看有多少成真吧
下次也会避免上色太杂的状况。