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Today we take a closer look at the remainder of the Pirates depth at first base, including those who aren't yet but may eventually be in the Pirates' system.
벅스 1루 자원을 살펴보도록 하자. 물론 이 명단은 아직 벅스 조직이 없는 선수일지라도....


Jason Delaney

Originally drafted by the Pirates in the 12th round of the 2005 draft, Delaney has split his time in the organization between first base and the corner outfield positions over the past three-plus seasons.
05년 벅스 12라운드로 지명된 제이슨 딜레이니(Jason Delaney)는 벅스조직에서 1루수와 코너 외야수를 왔다갔다했다.

After a poor showing during his short stint in Williamsport, Delaney spent '06 putting up a very respectable .300/.379/.432 line at Hickory that was low on power but not excessively low for a player who wasn't really known as a heavy-hitter. He complemented that with a respectable 79:56 K:BB ratio that reflected the strong plate discipline he had shown in college.
05시즌 윌리엄즈포트(Williamsport)에서 대삽질을 기록한 후 06시즌 상위 싱글 A에서는 300/379/432의 좋은 모습을 보여주었다. 파워면에서는 부족하지만 좋은 K/BB 비율(79/56)을 보여주었다.

He followed that up with a strong start to '07, posting a .340/.432/.536 line at Lynchburg in the first half of the season, but then fell off badly to the tune of .265/.370/.404 upon being promoted to Altoona. He did, however, put up the same 52:38 K:BB ration for the Curve as he did in Lynchburg in only 27 fewer AB's, a definite positive to carry forward.
07시즌 전반기를 린츠버그에서 340/432/536의 좋은 모습으로 후반기 앨투나로 승격했지만, 265/370/404의 모습으로 실망을 안겨주었다. 하지만, 그는 전반기보다 27타석이나 적게 들어선 후반기였지만, K/BB 비율은 52/38로 동일했으며 이건 확실히 좋은 징조다.

He began last season repeating Altoona and appeared to have learned from his mistakes, posting a .294/.405/.425 line and a nearly 1:1 ratio while spending most of the season there, but again fell off while spending the last month of the season at AAA.
08시즌 다시 앨투나에서 시즌을 시작했지만, 자신의 보완점을 수정해가면서 294/405/425와 K/BB 비율이 거의 1:1에 육박하는 모습을 보여주었지만, 인디에나폴리스로 승격해서는 그 비율이 다시 낮아졌다.

Delaney, who turned 26 in November, has shown ability and isn't ridiculously old, so I would still wager that there is room for him to become a useful, maybe even productive major leaguer - as long as you aren't expecting a power hitter. Judging by their numbers comparison, not unlike a poor man's Adrian Gonzalez.
11월에 26살이 된 딜레이니는 아직 그렇게 많은 나이가 아니다. 그래서 나는 과감하게 그가 미래에 좋은 모습을 보일거라고 장담할 수 있다. 그의 장타력은 빼고 말이다. 대충 비교해서 파워가 없는 아드리안 곤잘레즈(Adrian Gonzalez) 정도로 생각할 수 있을 겁니다.


Calvin Anderson

Anderson was the 12th round pick in this summer's draft, and the most glaring landmark to this young man's career is that he is an absolute behemoth. Standing at 6'7" and 240 lbs., it's hard to argue against Anderson fitting the power hitter mold. In three seasons at Southern A&M University, Anderson posted a .349/.450/.590 line and a 81:42 K:BB ratio in 330 AB's.
앤더슨은 올해 12라운드에 픽업되었고, 확실히 이 녀석은 물건이다.

Those numbers make Anderson's Pirate debut - a .265/.337/.453 line at short-season State College - seem like a bust, but the power numbers and strikeout totals look a lot like a player who either wore down a bit or started pressing - some proof of which might lie in his nearly identical .293/.887 and .293/.898 numbers in June and August that sandwiched a July swoon.
앤더슨은 바로 숏시즌 스테이츠 칼리지로 보내져 265/337/453의 성적을 찍었지만, 삼진이 좀 많은게 흠이다.(170타석에서 57개)
그는 올시즌 6월과 8월에 각각 293(AVG)/887(OPS), 293/898을 찍어냈지만, 7월에 대삽질을 했다.(239/330/364)

Anderson may only become the next Brad Eldred if he doesn't reign in his plate discipline, but he's young enough (22 in May) that there's still reason to be hopeful. Besides, he's fricking huge!
앤더슨은 이런 식의 성적을 계속 찍어낸다면 제 2의 브래드 엘드레드(Brad Eldred)가 될 수 있다. 하지만, 그는 아직 어리고, he's fricking huge.
주 : Fricking이 뭔지 모르겠네요. 사전을 찾아도 없고...



Pedro Alvarez

Do I really need to remind you when this guy was drafted? Of course not. We are all well aware of his impressive pedigree and his power potential, but we also know he was drafted as a third baseman. There have been inklings of rumors that Alvarez's body may eventually grow into a first-baseman role, a la Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman or Mark Teixeira. There's also still the possibility that Andy LaRoche reaches the .295 AVG, .900 OPS potential he showed
throughout his minor league career, and that by the time Alvarez reaches Pittsburgh moving him across the diamond might be necessary. That's a ways away, but it's certainly not an alien-abduction level shot in the dark.
우리는 알바레스가 좋은 혈통과 좋은 배트가 있으며, 그는 트레프트 될때 3루수였다는걸 알고 있다. 그리고 알려지지 않은 루머에 따르면 다저스에서 데려온 앤디 라로쉬(Andy LaRoche)가 그의 포텐셜을 터트려 준다면, 알바레스는 결국 1루수에 정착하게 될것이다.


Dustin Ackley

As we all know, the Pirates once again have a top-five draft pick this season - No. 4 to be exact. Ackley is a 1B (slash future OF?) that everyone is absolutely raving about, even referred to - like Avarez - as the best pure hitter in the upcoming draft. He is now dueling with Grant Green, the SS out of USC, for the title of best collegiate hitter in the draft. The Pirates may well take a pitcher this year in the first round, but two of the three teams picking ahead of them either have a 1B in the system (Chris Marrero with the Nats) or aren't showing a glaring need for one (Adrian Gonzalez with the Pads), so the Pirates just might find themselves again having the chance to pick between a really great CIF hitter and a really great MIF hitter.
우리모두 알고 있듯이, 벅스는 다시 한번 탑 5 드레프트를 뽑을 권리를 가졌다. 엑클리는 1루수이며 그의 파워는 대단하다. 내년 6월에 있을 드레프트에서 벅스는 투수를 뽑을 거 같지만, 벅스 앞에 3팀중에 2팀(네츠와 파즈)은 이미 1루자원이 있기때문에 벅스에게 기회(1루수를 뽑을 기회)가 찾아올 것이다.
주 : CIF와 MIF가 뭔지 모르겠네요.

Drafting Ackley could likely hinge on whether the team is convinced of either LaRoche or Alvarez's development predicating a move, which is still very up in the air, but it's a definite option to consider. Also, even if management does think that Alvarez would need to move eventually, having two top-flight first basemen in your system is what some would refer to as a "happy problem."
벅스는 앤디 라로쉬나 페드로 알바레스 둘 중 한 명을 컨버전하느냐에 따라 엑클리는 뽑을 것이다. 그리고 알바레스가 1루수로 컨버전하고, 엑클리를 뽑는다면 벅스는 행복한 고민을 시작할 것이다.

There are reports that the Pirates are looking to deal Jack Wilson to the Tigers, among other teams. Any idea who the Pirates might be interested in acquiring in such a deal?

벅스는 다른 팀들 중에 타이거즈에게 잭 윌슨(Jack Wilson)을 보내려고 하고 있어요. 그 딜로 벅스가 데려오려고 하는 선수는 누굴까요?

The Pirates' desired return for Wilson isn't exactly set in stone, but this much can be expected: They'd look for a trade that would net the organization prospects or young Major League players. Should sound familiar, right? The Pirates do have other needs this offseason -- a veteran starter, a right-handed bat, bench players -- but I don't envision the Pirates addressing those areas in a trade for Wilson.

벅스가 바라는 유망주는 딱히 정해진 게 없어요. 하지만, 트레이드가 된다면, 젊은 유망주나 젊은 메이저리거 플레이어를 받아오고 싶어 할 겁니다. 무난한 답변 같나요? 벅스는 오프시즌에 베테랑 선발투수나 오른손 빅벳, 벤치 플레이어의 영입을 원한답니다. 그렇지만, 벅스가 이런 트레이드를 하리라곤 생각되지 않네요.

Pitching is certainly high on the organization's radar, especially young pitching. I would imagine that any deal would have to include at least one pitcher coming Pittsburgh's way. And ideally, trading away Wilson would net the Pirates a young shortstop who could be groomed -- or even be ready -- to take Wilson's place. However, that's not going to be a deal breaker, as the Pirates could look to obtain a young shortstop through a separate deal.

투수들은 확실히 벅스의 레이더망에 가장 높은 위치에 있고, 젊은 투수가 특히 더 그렇죠. 저는 적어도 한 명의 투수가 벅스로 오리라고 생각됩니다. 이상적으로 잭슨을 트레이드 하는 것은 젊은 유격수를 얻을 - 혹은 이미 준비가 된 선수 - 수 있다고 생각합니다.

I wrote a piece a week ago outlining the market for Wilson, and considering the Tigers' needs, they would certainly seem to be the best fit. So let's look at what they could have to offer.

저는 일주일전에 윌슨 트레이드에 대한 대략적인 내용을 말했고, 타이거즈의 니즈를 고려했을 때, 타이거즈행이 벅스에게 최상의 시나리오가 될 겁니다. 그래서 이제 그들의 조직을 살펴봅시다.

There is young depth at short in Detroit's system. The Tigers might be willing to part with Brent Dlugach since he's probably the organization's No. 3 shortstop right now. Trying to pry away the organization's No. 2 shortstop prospect -- Danny Worth -- would likely require the Pirates to offer more than just Wilson. But it is a possibility.

타이거즈 팜에 유격수 부분 3위에 해당되는 브랜트 두가취(Brent Dlugach)가 가능성이 있습니다. 타이거즈 팜에 유격수 부분 2위인 데니 워스(Danny Worth)는 아마 잭 윌슨에다가 누군가를 하나 추가해야만 얻을 수 있으리라고 생각되네요.

Brent Dlugach는 83년생에 루키 걸프 코스트 리그에서 뛰고있는 선수입니다. 이 선수를 만약 윌슨의 댓가로 얻는다면 그냥 연봉 떨구기밖에 없을 겁니다. 데니 워스는 아마 디트로이트에서 내놓지 않을듯합니다.

The Tigers have plenty of Minor League outfielders that they could offer, including Brent Clevlen, who the Pirates have shown interest in before, and Matt Joyce, a left-handed-hitting corner outfielder. But really, the Pirates already seem pretty set in terms of young outfield prospects.

타이거즈는 괜찮은 외야 유망주가 많이 있어요. 브랜트 클리브랜(전에 벅스가 관심을 보인 적이 있는 선수라네요), 맷 조이스(왼손 코너외야수). 하지만, 벅스의 외야 유망주도 포화상태죠.

As for pitching prospects that Detroit possibly would be willing to offer, Luis Marte, a young power arm, and Guillermo Moscoso were names that came up in discussions I had with someone in Detroit.

투수 유망주로는 아마 루이스 마테(Luis Marte), 기에르모 모스코스(Guillermo Moscoso)가 있습니다.

However, before packing away those No. 2 jerseys, let's not assume a deal is done. Remember, the Pirates are going to be choosy in whom they seek, and if they believe that Wilson could net more by coming back healthy next year and producing better offensive numbers, he might be back. The market doesn't seem to have a lot of suitors for Wilson, which might work against the Bucs in their attempts to trade him.

그렇지만, 이런 유망주를 얻을 수 있다는 생각을 버려요. 아마 윌슨은 건강해야만 더 좋은 값을 부를 수 있고, 지금 트레이드를 한다면 그다지 많은 매물이 없을 겁니다.

아마도 현재로는 유격수부분에 퍼칼, 렌테리아, 올카 등의 유격수 빅 3의 계약이 완료되어야만 윌슨과 그린이 움직일 거라는 얘기일 겁니다.

If Wilson is dealt, what are the chances of Luis Cruz possibly playing the shortstop position if Brian Bixler isn't quite ready? Cruz showed some positive signs last year in the short time when he was called up in September.
윌슨을 트레이드한다면 루이스 크루즈에게 기회가 올까요? 만약 브라이언 빅슬러가 준비가 되지 않았다면 말이죠. 크루즈는 9월에 콜업되어서 좋은 모습을 보였어요.

Management certainly liked what it saw out of Cruz in Spring Training, in the Minors and with the Major League club last year. However, as GM Neal Huntington and manager John Russell talked about Cruz and the '09 team, they continually referred to him as being a good utility infield option moving forward. That's not exactly resounding confidence in terms of Cruz being ready to start.
조직은 확실히 스캠과 마이너, 메이저리그에서 크루즈의 모습을 좋아했답니다. 하지만, 헌팅턴과 존 러셀은 크루즈를 좋은 인필드 유틸리티 플레이어로 생각한다는 발언을 했습니다. 그런 발언이 크루즈를 움츠려들게 하진 않을 겁니다.

Cruz is adequate defensively, but his offensive numbers leave a lot to be desired. Much like Bixler, Cruz often looked overmatched at the plate in his time with the Pirates this year, and it's hard to envision the 24-year-old infielder making so much of an improvement that he will be offensively ready to play every day. A utility job certainly seems much more of an immediate fit.
크루즈의 수비는 좋아요. 하지만 공격력은 한심스럽죠. 그가 공격적으로 every day player로 진화할 거라곤 생각지 않네요. 인필드 유틸리티 플레이어로는 딱 제격인데 말이죠.

I would think that Pirates management might consider Jordy Mercer or Chase D'Arnaud as the shortstop of the future.
조디 머셔(Jordy Mercer)나 체이스 디 아르노(Chase D'Arnaud)가 미래 벅스의 유격수가 되리라는 생각을 가지고 있습니다.

You are correct in that the Pirates are optimistic and excited about the budding careers of Mercer and D'Arnaud and the possibility of either being the shortstop of the future. When I referenced in a recent mailbag who Pirates management might be considering as a possible shortstop of the future, I was doing so looking at the more immediate future. That's why D'Arnaud and Mercer weren't mentioned.
맞아요. 벅스는 그들의 성장이 꾀나 흥분하고 있답니다. 최근에 저의 메일백에서 인용했듯이 벅스는 미래에 유격수로 그들을 생각하고 있고, 저는 그게 가까운 미래에 일어날 거 같아 보인답니다.

If the Pirates are to trade Wilson, then they are certainly going to need someone to fill the gap before either Mercer or D'Arnaud (both of whom were selected in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft) are near-Major League ready. But more specifically, yes, in talking with those who worked with both Mercer and D'Arnaud, the feedback was especially encouraging. Still, they likely sit about three years away from being Major League ready.
만약 벅스가 잭 윌슨을 트레이드한다면 유격수 자리에 누군가를 체워야 합니다. 그리고 이 둘은 거의 메이저리그에 근접했습니다.(이건 좀 오버같네요. 이 둘은 올해 여름에 드레프트되었는데 말이죠) 

Am I the only person who thinks Ian Snell looked much more effective on six days' rest? I'm suggesting he may be more apt at working out of the back of the bullpen late in games when he could feel more comfortable letting it all go for one inning rather than pacing himself for an entire start.
이안 스넬이 6일 휴식이 더 효율적이라고 생각하는 건 저 뿐인가요? 저는 그가 릴리프가 되는것이 그에게 더 효율적이라고 생각해요.

It's an interesting suggestion, Chris, and you're not the only person who has e-mailed expressing an opinion that Snell would be better off in the 'pen than in the rotation. Here are some numbers to chew on. In his career, Snell has made 51 starts on four days' rest. His cumulative ERA in those games is 4.96. In 35 games pitched on five days' rest, Snell has a 3.91 ERA. And the righty has a 5.18 ERA in 18 starts with six days or more of rest.
이안 스넬은 4일 휴식하고는 51번의 선발 등판해서 누적 자책점은 4.96입니다. 5일 쉬고는 35게임 등판했고, 그 경기에서는 3.91의 자책점을 기록했고, 6일 이상 휴식했을 때는 5.18의 자책점을 기록했어요.

That is certainly evidence that Snell's best results (on average) come when he pitches on five days' rest, though he often does in a five-man rotation anyway when there's an off-day between starts. With three solid pitches and a proven ability to maintain his velocity late into games when healthy, Snell has shown no reason why he can't be a starter in the Majors long-term. Interestingly enough, he commented in September (when the Pirates were going with a six-man rotation) that he much preferred pitching on four- to five days' rest than five to six.

이 결과로 그는 5일 휴식이 딱 좋아요. 구속을 지속적으로 유지할 수 있는 능력을 발전시켰기에 그가 메이저리그에서 오랫동안 선발투수로 남을 수 있다는 것을 보여주었습니다. 재미있게도, 그는 9월에 벅스가 6인 로테이션을 했을때 5~6일 휴식보다 4~5일의 휴식을 선호한다는 의견을 피력했습니다.

Snell's biggest room for improvement isn't with his stamina, but with his pitch location and mental fortitude. The right-hander still has a penchant for letting external factors affect his performance. And it has been appropriately noted that Snell has been quite successful when he capitalizes on pitching inside. He needs to make that a more consistent approach, however.

이안 스넬이 가장 크게 개선해야 할 부분은 체력이 아니라 피칭 로케이션과 맨탈적인 측면입니다. 아직 스넬은 그의 피칭에 악영향을 미치는 외적인 요인에서 많이 흔들리고 있답니다. 인코스를 공략했을 때 그의 피칭은 아주 좋았습니다. 그러나 그는 더 지속적으로 그걸 해야 할 겁니다.

Who do you think the Pirates will draft next year? In the mock Draft I saw it had the Pirates picking Dustin Ackley, a first baseman from North Carolina. Would you agree with that, or will they draft a pitcher?
내년 드레프트에서 벅스는 누굴 뽑을까요? 벅스는 1루수로 더스틴 엑클레이(Dustin Ackley)를 뽑을 걸로 예상됩니다. 당신이 이 예상에 동의를 하나요? 아님 벅스가 투수를 뽑을 거 같나요?

Wow, while I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to have for dinner tonight, I've got readers already looking ahead at next June's Draft. Maybe this will disappoint you, but I have no projections to offer. My focus right now is on the free-agency market and trade winds, leaving little time to get into Draft projections. I'll leave that to those who follow the college and high school seasons much more closely than I can.

실망할지 모르겠지만, 저는 아직 모르겠어요. 저는 지금 FA 시장과 트레이드에 초점을 맞추고 있고, 내년 드레프트에 대해서는 거의 관심이 없답니다. 대딩과 고딩 프로스펙터들에 대한 분석을 저보다 더 나은 사람들이 많아요.

I can tell you this, though. The Pirates' philosophy on drafting whomever they deem to be the best player available isn't changing. There won't be any stipulations as to whether it's a pitcher or a position player when the club chooses with the fourth overall pick. As for more specifics, come back to me in the spring and I'll give you a more direct answer.

내년 전체 4번 픽으로 포지션 플레이어를 선택할지 투수를 선택할지에 관해서는 아직 어떤 정보도 없지만, 벅스는 분명 최고의 선수를 뽑고 싶어 할 겁니다.