It's how you draft, not where you draft - 美國職棒

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It's how you draft, not where you draft
選秀順位不重要 看你怎麼選比較重要

Even with no first-rounder, Sox still confident about later picks
就算沒有第一輪 紅襪還是可以選好貨

BOSTON -- Though they are without a first-round pick in Thursday's First-Year
Player Draft, the Red Sox have good reason to suspect that there will be
plenty of meat in their sandwich picks, which come at Nos. 55 and 62 overall.

儘管紅襪沒有第一輪可用
週二選秀紅襪還是選了不錯的傢伙 第55 62順位選好料

The last two times the Red Sox were in this position, they landed players who
are currently at the core of their short- and long-term plans. Back in 2002,
the Sox landed a high school left-hander named Jon Lester with pick No. 57.
And in 2004, the Sox, again without a first-rounder, took an infielder named
Dustin Pedroia with the 65th overall pick.

上兩季紅襪也是差不多這順位 紅襪想補缺口 選秀是長遠的路
2002 我們沒第一輪 紅襪第57順位選高中畢業生左投 Jon Lester
2004 我們也沒第一輪 紅襪第65順位選內野手 Dustin Pedroia

"I thought those years we did a good job of preparing for the unexpected,"
said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. "You never know who's going to
fall to those picks. We have to be prepared for any scenario. We can still
make an impact.

紅襪經理Theo Epstein說
"最近幾年選秀新秀都比我們預期的好"
"有些好手順位會被忽略 我們隨時留意去檢來 每次都有效"

"Even though we don't have a high selection, we have more than the standard
allotment. We have two sandwich picks. We don't miss a pick from the second
round on. We have one additional pick compared to a normal allotment; we just
don't pick until 55."

紅襪經理Theo Epstein繼續虎爛
"就算我們沒有高順位的選秀權 我們還是有選人的標準
我們有兩個可以選 我們不會錯失好手
我們正常狀況下 選秀前55個都沒我們的分"

And unlike when Epstein first took over as general manager in Nov. 2002,
the Red Sox farm system is now regarded as one of the most fruitful in Major
League Baseball. That allows the Red Sox -- led by amateur scouting director
Jason McLeod and his staff -- to swing for the fences a little more when it
comes to Draft strategy.

不像Epstein 2002年11月首次接管紅襪前的那個時候
現在紅襪農場系統是MLB 土壤最肥沃 農作物最肥美的農田
這足以讓紅襪找一個業餘球探 Jason McLeod
他的工作就是選秀那天在他家門口遊蕩再出發

"I think one thing that I've asked Jason to do is to focus on impact players,
" Epstein said. "Maybe five years ago we were more concerned with not missing
on guys. We had to make sure our selections high in the Draft would return
value, whether in the form of big-league players for the Red Sox or prospects
who would move through the system and have value in trades. We couldn't
really afford to miss, even if we weren't necessarily getting the same ceiling.

Epstein繼續靠背
"我都沒叫球探Jason去注意有哪些重要大物"
"也許五年前我們會注意哪些沒選到然後靠背半天
我們會注意我們選的人有沒有該順位的價值 不管是上大聯盟的價值 或是交易的價值
我們承擔不起錯失好手 即使我們不會一定得到該選秀的最高價值"

重點: 沒有掉到大魚 無魚蝦也好

"Now that our system is almost right where we want it to be, or at least
making progress toward that end, we can afford to take an educated risk on
certain picks in the hope of getting players with real upside and balance
that out with some safer picks down the line. Really, the goal is to come
away with an impact players. Looking back on the drafts, in '03, we got
[Jonathan] Papelbon, '04, Pedroia, '05, [Jacoby] Ellsbury, [Michael] Bowden,
[Clay] Buchholz. And last year, a lot of promising guys with high upside.
I hope we're able to do that again this year."

Epstein繼續講
"現在我們政策幹得很好 至少從頭到尾都不錯
經驗法則告訴我們 選秀要選到比下個順位好的 或是一樣強的
真的 這目標我們選到好東西
2003 我們選到Papelbon
2004 我們選到Pedroia
2005我們選到Ellsbury 跟Bowden 還有Buchholz
還有去年2006 我們選的那匹 有一堆潛力好手
我希望今年選秀也能這樣有眼光"

MLB.com will broadcast every pick of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft, which
will take place June 7-8 at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando,
Fla. Day 1 coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET with a simulcast of ESPN2's
broadcast of the first round and compensation picks. Video coverage of the
remaining rounds on Day 1 will air on MLB.com, with live interviews and
analysis from Orlando by Casey Stern, Jonathan Mayo and Perfect Game USA's
Dave Rawnsley.

MLB.com會播 2007 選秀
原本六月7號8號要波的佛羅里達Disney's Wide World of Sports complex會停播一次
第一天美東時間下午兩點 跟ESPN2廣播同時轉播實況
轉播人員有 Casey Stern , Jonathan Mayoand 跟Dave Rawnsley在現場給你實況

Day 2 of the Draft will get under way at 11:30 a.m. ET and continue through
Round 50, if necessary. Every pick on Day 2 can be heard live on MLB.com
with analysis from Mayo and Perfect Game USA's Allan Simpson.

第二天從第50順位繼續選
美東時間早上11點半 可以上MLB.com
由Mayo還有Allan Simpson給你現場轉播

Also once again this year, fans can follow every pick with MLB.com's live
Draft Caster, a searchable database of every Draft eligible player featuring
biographical data, statistics, scouting reports and rare scouting video.

正如往常 球迷可以上MLB.com的實況看選秀會
會顯示球員一些資料 等報告

Epstein is pleased with the increased exposure the Draft is getting and never
underestimates how important a day it is for the Red Sox.

Epstein 很期待這次選秀選好東西 絕對是玩真的 不會亂選

"I think it's great," Epstein said. "There are some inherent limitations on
how popular the Major League Baseball Draft can be just because you're
generally talking about players the average fan has never heard of. I think
the more attention the better.

Epstein 又說了
"水啦 就刺激喔"
"大聯盟選秀資訊很有限 我們要選的都是球迷沒聽過的
林北一聽到選秀 偶眼睛都亮了起來勒"

"It's probably the single most important day of the year for us. The quality
of the 2012 Red Sox or 2015 Red Sox might well be determined on Thursday by
the people in that room, at least it will play a large role in determining
the quality of that team. It's a very important day, and I think the more
attention the better. It gives fans some insight into the real inner workings
of scouting and player development operation."

Epstein 說
"這幾天可能是紅襪今年最重要的日子
週四選到的這些傢伙可能是我們紅襪2012 到2015的中流砥柱
至少也是隊上重要的角色
那天很重要 我會很認真不玩PS
這也可以讓球迷了解我們球探的工作內容

Recent first-round picks

目前的第一輪選到的作物

Jason Place, OF, 2006, pick No. 27:

The Red Sox bucked a recent trend by taking a high schooler with their first
pick. Thus far, the brass likes what they've seen out of the right-handed
slugger from South Carolina. "Jason Place is a player with a lot of raw
ability and potential to achieve a very high ceiling in the big leagues,
but he's not as polished a high-school player as some other first-rounders,"
said Epstein. "So he has a longer development path, more adjustments that
need to be made before he's able to succeed in professional ball."

紅襪第一輪選的高中畢業生
到目前為止 這位小弟黃銅色的皮膚看起來像南卡羅來那的外野砲手
Epstein 說
"19歲的Jason Place有很大的潛力 是塊璞玉 但他沒有像其他第一輪的人有成熟的球技 "
所以他還有很長的路要走 在他升上去之前慢慢的教導他"

Daniel Bard, RHP, 2006, pick No. 28:

As thrilled as the Red Sox were to be able to pounce on the talented righty
out of the University of North Carolina, Bard has suffered some early lumps.
After getting off to a rough start in the California League, Bard was sent to
extended Spring Training. The Red Sox will soon evaluate what the next step
is for Bard.

Daniel Bard北卡還沒畢業 紅襪見獵心喜把他選進 他也中斷學業
加州聯盟結束後 Bard被送到延長春訓
紅襪評價很快會升他

Jacoby Ellsbury, CF, 2005, pick No. 23:

Scouts liken the lefty hitting and throwing speedster to a young Johnny Damon.
Ellsbury began the year blazing hot at Double-A Portland before earning a
ticket to Triple-A Pawtucket. The Oregon State product appears to be on the
fast track.

球探說這位左打 跑壘快的小鬼 還有臂力部份 都很像年輕的Johnny Damon(慘)
這位小弟今年2A出發 發光發熱目前要去3A了
奧勒剛大學出品的傢伙升級都很快

Craig Hansen, RHP, 2005, pick No. 26:

The lanky right-hander, according to some scouts, was just about Major
League-ready when he was drafted. However, things have gone a lot rockier
than the Red Sox or Hansen expected. He's had trouble locating his fastball
and the slider that made him a superstar at St. John's has lacked consistency.
Hansen, who had stints with the Red Sox in 2005 and last year, has spent the
first two months of this season at Triple-A Pawtucket.

身材修長的右投 根據投探說 他選進的那天就可以升大聯盟了
當然 事情不像紅襪或Hansen預期的這樣
他有快速球控球的問題 還有滑球也是 缺乏協調性
Hansen 2005 跟2006都有升上來觀光 他今年前兩個月也是在3A出發練練

Dustin Pedroia, 2B, 2004, pick No. 65:

The diminutive right-handed hitter is giving the Red Sox just the type of
offensive pop and defensive consistency the club hoped for in his rookie year
. Pedroia has often been compared to David Eckstein and Red Sox fans have
recently discovered why. He has more power than Eckstein, but has the same
type of scrappy mentality.

小隻的右打 給紅襪一些火力進攻 跟行雲流水的防守
這也是球隊今年給他的目標
他常被比較成David Eckstein 球迷最近找到原因
他比Eckstein火力更兇猛 但是鬥志戰鬥力凶悍程度都跟Eckstein同類型

Rising Fast: Boston's Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2006, Buchholz has
rocketed through the system after being taken 42nd in the 2005 First-Year
Player Draft. The right-hander, who has a filthy arsenal of pitches, is off
to a dominant start at Double-A Portland.

快速崛起
2006農場投手Buchholz在2005第42順位被選進以後
Buchholz有噁心到極點的球種 足以讓他屠殺3A

Cinderella Story: The Red Sox took second baseman Jeff Natale in round 32 in
2005, and the right-handed hitter has made it a smart decision. Last season,
the native of New Haven, Conn., was named the Minor League offensive player
of the year for the Red Sox. He is currently playing at Double-A Portland.

灰姑娘傳奇
2005第32輪選到的二壘手Jeff Natale 目前看起來選的不錯
上季 這位New Haven, Conn.(耶魯教授的樣子)的親戚
名列紅襪小聯盟最佳火力球員 他現在在3A

In the Show: Pedroia (class of 2004) is the starting second baseman for the
Red Sox. Cla Meredith, also selected by the Sox that year, is now a setup man
for the Padres. He had an ill-fated stint in Boston in 2005. Hansen has had
multiple stints in Boston since being selected in 2005.

焦點:
04的Pedroia目前是紅襪先發二壘手
那年一起選的Cla Meredith 目前是教士隊的中繼 他2005在紅襪球種不好
05選的Hansen的球種卻很多也不錯







結論

1. 紅襪雖然有點豪門 但是選秀也很認真
2. 紅襪出品 必屬佳作

3. 塔委雷資美聯賽陽獎





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