[分享] Andrew Friedman談道奇季後補強目標

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這篇前半段就前面中文新聞講的，Friedman表示道奇季後賽一輪遊是整個組織的失敗，教練圖不會有異動。

談季後賽補強方向：先發投手為最優先項目，包含內部選項、自由球員市場以及潛在的交易都會考慮。

Unsurprisingly, Friedman says his top priority this offseason will be starting pitching. That means assessing internal options as well as considering potentialtrades and free agent signings. Dodgers’ starters struggled in 2023, posting an uncharacteristic 4.57 ERA and 4.37 SIERA. Things became especially bleak toward the end of the year; ten different pitchers started a game for the Dodgers in September, combining for a 4.87 ERA. The team had no shortage of depth, but too few reliable options.

談Kershaw：躲人絕對有興趣繼續與他簽約，不過他本人尚未告知球團自己的意願。

As for Kershaw, Friedman made it clear that the Dodgers are “absolutely” interested in bringing the superstar pitcher back for another season. However, the ten-time All-Star hasn’t yet told the team if he plans to return. “I think he and [his wife] Ellen are going to take some time right now and assess,” the teampresident said (relayed by Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic). “The ball’s squarely in their court.”

另外也有考慮補野手：指定打擊J.D. Martinez、工具人Enrique Hernández、外野手Jason Heyward以及David Peralta都將成為自由球員。球團會需要找人取代JD馬跟Heyward的產能，也有可能補內野手讓Betts能回去右外野。

In addition to starting pitching, Friedman will also look to address position player needs during the offseason. The Dodgers had an excellent offense in 2023, finishing second in baseball in OPS and runs scored. That said, designated hitter J.D. Martinez, utility man Enrique Hernández, and outfielders Jason Heyward and David Peralta will all be free agents after the conclusion of the World Series. The team will need to replace Martinez and Heyward’s production in particular. In addition, the Dodgers might look to add a new infielder so Mookie Betts can return to a regular role in right field.

躲人總管Brandon Gomes承認紅襪想找他去面試不過他拒絕了

Gomes didn’t speak as much as his boss, but he did confirm a report that he declined to interview for the GM opening in Boston. “I’m very flattered and appreciate the interest,” he said (per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register). “But I love it here, and my family loves it here. I’m passionate about this organization and solely focused on winning multiple championships here.”

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