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랜디 모스가 06시즌 악몽과도 같았던 오클랜드에서의 성적을 뒤로하고 페츠에서 제 2의 전성기를 구가할 수 있었던 것은 물론 모스의 기량이 출중하기도 하지만, 탐 브랜디라는 걸출한 QB의 역할이 컸죠.

작년에 16경기 선발 출장에 98리시브 1493야드 23터치다운을 기록했습니다.
비록 100리시브를 기록하진 못했지만, 2년만에 1000야드를 기록하는 것으로 위안을 삼았고, 다 나은 내년(08~09시즌)이 있기에....

but.

조 케리건 투수코치를 영입했습니다.

the pitching staff whose walk total of 657 in 2008 ranked 29th in Major League Baseball.
Only Baltimore's pitchers walked more (687).
08시즌에 벅스 투수진은 657개의 볼넷을 허용했다네요. 단지 볼티모어만이 그들 뒤에 있다는...한심한 투수진입니다-_-;;

"We need to do a better job of throwing strikes -- especially first-pitch strikes," he said. "And we have to get the walk total down."
이런 말은 저도 하겠습니다.-0-

Kerrigan, who had a 43-game stint as Boston's manager in 2001, has been a major league coach for 18 seasons, including 12 as pitching coach for Montreal (1992-96), Boston (1997-2001) and Philadelphia (2003-04).
케리건의 경력

By Jenifer Langosch

Sanchez was bothered all season by pain in his right shoulder, but he is expected to make a full recovery over the offseason. There is no need for any sort of offseason surgery. Almost everyone seems to believe that rest is all that is needed for Sanchez to get back to 100 percent strength in his shoulder, and that's just something he wasn't able to get during the season. He should be ready for all activities at the start of Spring Training.

Realistically, how do you see the starting lineup for next year? You can just type in the word "free agent" if you think there might be one at a certain position.
-- Ryan C., Sumter, S.C.

Obviously, much can change in the next six months, but looking at how things stand now, here's my best guess. I would expect a starting outfield consisting of Nate McLouth, Brandon Moss and Nyjer Morgan to start the year. Morgan made quite the impression with the club in September, and I get the sense that the Pirates aren't yet ready to commit to Andrew McCutchen.

I don't expect the right side of the infield to change, so you can pencil in Adam LaRoche and Sanchez there. With the left side of the infield, however, I can't say the same. I'd have to say that chances are better than even that Jack Wilson will be traded over the next few months, leaving a void at short. I'm hesitant to say that if this happens, Brian Bixler or Luis Cruz would be the replacement, because, quite frankly, neither seems ready for the full-time job. If the Pirates do deal Wilson, there would almost certainly be a push to find a capable replacement from outside the organization.

As for third base, management still seems set on Andy LaRoche over Neil Walker. However, the club does need a right-handed power bat, and if there is an opportunity to pick up a solid right-handed-hitting third baseman from either the free-agent pool or trade market, that would seem to make sense. LaRoche didn't perform well enough in '08 to warrant no competition for a starting role.

Ryan Doumit will be the Opening Day starting catcher. And as for the rotation, well, I'll leave that discussion for another day.
중복되는거 같아 같이 올립니다. 일단 제니퍼는 인필드의 오른쪽(1, 2루수)인 라로쉬(형)과 산체스는 변하지 않는 상태에서 내년을 시작할꺼라고 합니다. 물론 산체스가 건강하게 내년 스캠을 준비할거라는 말과 함께...

하지만, 왼쪽라인(유격수, 3루수)에서 잭 윌슨은 트레이드 될거 같다고 하네요. 시즌 중반에 여러 팀들(특히 다저스)로부터 트레이드루머가 있었죠. 내년 연봉이 7.25M이기 때문에 아무래도 재정적으로 벅스 입장에서는 부담스러운 금액임은 확실합니다. 내부의 자원인 Brian Bixler나 Luis Cruz로는 너무 허접하기에, 아마도 외부에서 트레이드로 유격수를 찾을 수도 있다네요. 3루는 라로쉬(동생)와 유망주인 Neil Walker를 활용하겠지만, 솔리드한 우타 3루수를 구하기 위해 FA나 트레이드를 할 수도 있다고 합니다. 분명한건 아직 알바레스가 준비가 안되어 있고, 프로에서 뛰어본적이 없기에 언급을 하지않은거 같습니다.

외야는 Nate McLouth, Brandon Moss, Nyjer Morgan으로 갈 거 라네요. 조직내에 최고의 유망주 중에 한명인 앤드류 맥커첸(Andrew McCutchen)은 아직 준비가 안되어있다고....
이제 21살인가 그러니....조급증 내지 말았음 합니다. 너무 슬림한 체격도 그렇고...

Which Pirates prospects are playing in winter ball, and what teams are they on? I am interested in following them.
-- Dave S., Halifax

This list isn't exhaustive, but here are the highlights of winter ball assignments:

Arizona Fall League: RHP Jared Hughes, C Steve Lerud, RHP Jeff Sues, RHP Derek Hankins, RHP Michael Crotta, INF Shelby Ford, OF Jamie Romak
Hawaiian League: 2B Jim Negrych, SS Brian Friday, 1B Miles Durham, LHP Kyle Bloom, RHP Eric Krebs, RHP Harrison Bishop, RHP Moises Robles
Caribbean Leagues: OF Jose Tabata, RHP Romulo Sanchez, C Carlos Maldonado, INF Luis Rivas, C Raul Chavez, LHP Dave Davidson, RHP John Van Benschoten, RHP Evan Meek, OF Chris Duffy, OF Steve Pearce, RHP Marino Salas, C Robinzon Diaz
윈터리그에서 뛰고있는 벅스네 소속선수들이 누구냐는 질문에....

Burnett has about two years of Major League service time, meaning that he is one season away from being arbitration eligible. He'd have three arbitration years before the organization could lose him to free agency. Based on the Pirates' need of another left-handed arm in the bullpen and Burnett's increased success in a later-inning role, yes, I'd expect him to be a part of the bullpen next season.
션 버넷은 내년에 함께 할 가능성이 있냐는 질문에.....아직 메이저리그 서비스타임에서 여유가 있고, 나름 괜찮기에 내년에 쓸꺼라는...개인적으로 좀 처참하던데....구단이 가난하니 대안도 없고...홈타운이 펜실베니아인 바이멀에게 관심을 가져봐도 될듯하지만, 지난 몇년동안 다저스 경기와 다저스를 보아온 저로썬 바이멀은 반대이며, 희소성때문에 비싸기도 합니다. 아마 바이멀에게 찝적일 가능성을 0%

Do you have any information on PirateFest, such as dates and who will be making appearances?
-- Randy H., Tuscola, Ill.

The annual PirateFest will take place from Jan. 23-25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The Pirates won't be announcing the '09 participants until closer to that date.
piratefest라고 매년 연초에 David L. Lawrence Convention Center라는 곳에서 열리는 행사를 말하는건데 언제 하는지 일정을 물어보는....ㅡ.ㅡ;; 쓰고 나니 쓰잘때기 없는 질문이군요. 인터넷을 조금만 찾아도 쉽게 알아볼 수 있는 내용을....우리나라도 그렇지만, 귀찮아서 이런 짓하는 사람이 싫다는...

나머지 내용은 전부 쓸모없는 얘기라서 패스 합니다.

가난하고, 미래가 밝은 구단이 아니기에 질문도 많군요.

좀 오래된 표군요...ㅋ 구글에서 퍼왔습니다.
기록을 찾아보니 저 경기는 연장전에서 졌군요.

내년에 벅스가 앤드류 맥커첸(Andrew McCutchen)이 메이저리그에 오를껀가요?
We would be crazy to not have Andrew McCutchen start right away next year. Justin Upton and Ryan Braun were very young. The kid needs to be up here in 2009 because there is no reason to wait until he is 26.
-- Joe H., Templeton, Pa.

맥커첸은 곧 22살이되며, 26살까지 기다린다는 것은 과장된 표현입니다. 매커첸의 마이너기록을 통해 많은 것을 예상할 수 있습니다. 아마도 맥커첸은 내년에 트리플A에서 시즌을 시작할껍니다. 하지만, 09년말미에는 벅스네 로스터에 있을껍니다. 벅스관계자들은 맥커첸에게 오프닝 로스터에 관한 기회를 줄 것입니다.
Well, considering McCutchen is turning just 22 this week, 26 might be a slight exaggeration. But your point is well made. There is a lot of anticipation regarding McCutchen's climb through the Minors and justifiably so. However, management has made it quite clear that they aren't opposed to a conservative track for prospects.
I'd still project that McCutchen will start the season in Triple-A, but that the center fielder will be in Pittsburgh before the end of the 2009 season. However, with Brandon Moss' status possibly iffy for the start of the season, that could open the door for McCutchen to make the club out of Spring Training. Management has said that McCutchen will be given every chance to make the Opening Day roster.

Batting Statistics

Year	Team	Lg	Age		Level				G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	HBP	IBB	SH	SF	DP	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2005	GCL Pirtes	GCL	18		Rk				45	158	36	47	9	3	2	30	13	1	29	24	3	0	0	2	3	.297	.411	.430	841
	Wllmsport	NYPL	18		A-				13	52	12	18	3	1	0	5	4	1	8	6	1	0	1	0	0	.346	.443	.442	885
2006	Hickory	SAL	19		A				114	453	77	131	20	4	14	62	22	7	42	90	5	0	0	3	8	.289	.354	.444	798
	Altoona	East	19		AA				20	78	12	24	4	0	3	12	1	1	8	20	1	0	0	0	2	.308	.379	.474	853
2007	Altoona	East	20		AA				118	446	70	115	20	3	10	48	17	1	44	83	3	1	2	3	9	.258	.327	.383	710
	Indy	IL	20		AAA				17	67	7	21	4	0	1	5	4	3	4	11	0	0	0	1	1	.313	.347	.418	765
2008	Indy	IL	21		AAA				135	512	75	145	26	3	9	50	34	18	68	87	6	1	1	3	8	.283	.372	.398	770
Minor League Totals - 4 Season(s)									462	1766	289	501	86	14	39	212	95	32	203	321	19	2	4	12	31	.284	.362	.414	776

알바레스를 보고싶다는 팬의 쓰잘때기 없는 질문.
Is it more likely that Pedro Alvarez will play for the West Virginia Power or the other Class A team? I really would love to get to see him play in West Virginia.
-- Shane R., W.Va.

미정이지만, 싱글 A팀인 웨스트 버지니아와 린치버그의 팀 중 한 군데에서 뛸꺼랍니다. 어쨎든 좋은 모습을 보인다면 더블A로 조기 콜업될 수도 있답니다.
Alvarez will begin next season with one of the organization's two Class A teams, either West Virginia or Lynchburg. GM Neal Huntington hasn't specified which affiliate it will be yet. Management wanted to observe Alvarez in instructional league this fall to see how any layoff may have hurt him and where he'd be best starting. Either way, if Alvarez makes the type of progression that is expected, he likely will move up to the Double-A level fairly quickly.

signed 7/05 (Major League contract)

$1.325M signing bonus (paid in 3 installments 7/05, 1/06 & 8/06)

05:$0.575M, 06:$0.7M, 07:$0.7M, 08:$0.7M

그와 다시 한번 계약을 할까요?
Do the Bucs have a contract with reliever Craig Hansen? I believe his contract was up after this season. And if so, do they plan on signing him to a long-term deal with his inconsistency?
-- Gary P., Syracuse, Pa.

핸슨은 드레프트 될 당시에 4년의 메이저리그 계약을 맺었습니다.(위의 Contract situation 참조) 하지만, 메이저리그 서비스 타임이 올 시즌 시작할때 고작 0.108이었습니다. 그러니 밑에 나와있듯이 차후 2년 이상을 적절한 금액에 컨트롤할 수 있습니다. 물론 그 기간동안 계속 메이저리그 로스터에 포함되어있어야 한다는 것은 두말할 나위가 없구요...
Hansen received a four-year Major League contract when he was drafted in 2005, and that contract did expire after this past season. However, since Hansen's actual Major League service time is minimal, the Pirates will retain his rights for much longer. Hansen won't be eligible for arbitration for at least two more years, meaning that the Pirates can sign him near the Major League minimum next season.

근대 개인적으로 핸슨....아! 핸슨 뿐만 아니라 이런식의 강팀에 어떤 한 자리를 보강하기위한 트레이드로 쫓겨난 선수들은 의욕을 상실했다고 표현해야 할까요? 스트라이크를 전혀 던지질 못하더군요.
브랜던 모스 역시 보스턴의 성적과 비교해도 차이가 나구요...물론 모스는 부상때문이기도 하지만요.


벅스가 오프시즌에 왼손 거포를 영입할까요?
Are there any left-handed power bats on this year's free-agent market? And if so, should the Pirates make a move to try and get one?
-- Jamall M., Pittsburgh

이미 벅스에는 네이트 맥로스, 아담 라로쉬, 브랜던 모스, 스위치 히터인 라이언 도밋이 있기에 벅스는 아마도 오른손 거포를 영입할 가능성이 있다는....
While there are left-handed free agents to be had, that's not really where the priority lies for the Pirates. It's quite different than two years ago, when that was the club's No. 1 need. Looking at next year's lineup, the Pirates have left-handed power from Nate McLouth, Adam LaRoche, Moss and the switch-hitting Ryan Doumit. If the Pirates do go out in search of another power bat, it will certainly be of the right-handed variety.

존 밴 밴슈튼은 메이저리그에서는 엉망이었지만, 인디에나폴리스(벅스의 트리플A팀)에서 2년동안 17승을 거두면서 좋은 모습을 보였습니다. 그의 내년 전망은 어떨런지요?
In your article Bucs will count on growth from core, you listed most of the pitchers who made at least a few starts this season, but you made no mention of John Van Benschoten. His performance in the Majors has been terrible over the last two years, but he's been one of the top starters for Indianapolis (17 wins over the past two seasons). What's the outlook for Van Benschoten for 2009? Will he even get an opportunity to compete during Spring Training?
-- Gene P., Latham, N.Y.

스캠을 통해 경쟁을 한다면 충분히 가능성이 있다고 합니다. 하지만, 좀 부정적으로 보이네요.
제가 볼때도 부정적입니다. 전형적인 AAAA 타입의 선수가 되지 않을까 싶네요.
That list of pitchers was done to give the most likely candidates for the '09 rotation. It's not necessarily exhaustive, but it is fairly complete. Van Benschoten is still a part of this organization and will be given a chance to make the club in Spring Training. However, when you look at the list of potential candidates the Pirates have going into next season, it's hard to see him denting the top five. He could try to make the club out of the bullpen.
As good as Van Benschoten has been in Triple-A over the past two years, he has not been able to duplicate even half of that success at the big league level. At some point, you have to wonder when -- or if -- he ever will.

민케비치와 아담 라로쉬 둘 다 쓸 수 없나요?
You say there is no option at first base other than Adam LaRoche. What about Doug Mientkiewicz? I would rather see him at first than LaRoche. You never see Mientkiewicz quit on a play or not run out a fly ball or ground out. What is the chance of the Pirates going with Doug over Adam?
-- John K., Pittsburgh

민케비치와 라로쉬 둘다 골든 글러브 급의 수비수이지만, 라로쉬은 뱃트를 벅스는 더 선호할꺼라고, 하지만 라로쉬가 극심한 슬로우 스타터이기 때문에....
Mientkiewicz certainly became a fan favorite for his hard-nosed, let's-get-the-uniform-dirty approach this year, but he's not going to supplant LaRoche at first. Both are Gold Glove-caliber first baseman, so defensively you're talking about two of the best. However, LaRoche offers the Pirates the power bat that the club needs in the middle of the lineup. With power at the corner outfield positions looking like it will be limited, power at first base is certainly a priority.

네이트 맥로스를 트레이드 하는게 어떨런지요?
Let me begin by saying that I am a loyal season-ticket holder. I want to say that I agree with the Jason Bay and other trades. I say that now Nate McLouth may be with the Yankees by next season. I like the way our new management is going, but when is enough, enough?
-- Mike V., Freeport, Pa.

맥로스는 벅스네의 미래의 한 조각이 될 겁니다.
The Pirates see McLouth as an integral part of this club's future.

맥로스에게 장기계약을 제시할것이고, 그와 함께 하길 바랄껍니다. 양키스는 CF를 필요로 하지만, 트레이드 할 선수가 없습니다.(무슨 뜻인지 모르겠습니다. 맥로스의 양키스행에 대한 양키스 오퍼가 시원찮지 않을꺼 같단 추측을 하는건지, 아님 양키스에 유망주가 없다는 건지.....). 분명한건 벅스는 지난 7월에 양키스 팜의 4명을 데리고 오면서 거덜내버렸다.(글쎄요. 이것 아닌듯-_-;;)
The organization has indicated interest in locking McLouth down with a multi-year contract and would have to be blown away by any offer to let him go. Quite frankly, the Yankees, who are in need of a center fielder, don't have the players to make that type of offer. Remember, the Pirates already pillaged New York's farm system for four prospects in July.

엄청난 발전이군요. 이럴때 비싼값에 팔아야 하는데...ㅡ.ㅡ;;