http://0rz.net/681xZ Beat reporter Steve Gilbert answers D-Backs fans' questions By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com If the Diamondbacks' downward spiral continues, do you see the team bringing up some of the young position-player prospects anytime soon? -- Bryan L., Yuma, Ariz. 如果響尾蛇隊持續走下坡，依你所見，球團會隨時準備把年輕球員升上來嗎？ I think that the longer the struggles continue at the Major League level, the harder it will be for the front office to resist the temptation to bring up some of the young talent at Triple-A Tucson. 我認為響尾蛇隊的低潮時間越長，制服組越難抗拒把吐桑的年輕球員升上大聯盟。 I think it's important to keep in mind that if they were to decide to bring up some of the prospects, it wouldn't be because they were giving up on the 2006 season, but rather because they feel like the prospects could help them more this year and in the future. 我認為很重要的一點是，如果他們決定把新秀升上大聯盟，並不是因為他們放棄2006年， 而是他們認為新秀應該可以對今年甚至未來有所幫助。 A lot of fans fell in love with the "Baby Backs" in 2003, but what we're looking at now in Triple-A is a level of prospects that far exceeds the previous version. Scott Hairston, Chris Young, Carlos Quentin and Stephen Drew are all players that could be All-Stars in the big leagues. 有許多的球迷沉醉於2003年的「寶貝蛇」，但目前吐桑新秀的等級遠高於那時。Hairston 、Young、Quentin和Drew都有可能成為大聯盟的明星。 When the D-Backs start transitioning to the younger players depends on a number of factors, including how long their current woes last, but it's only a matter of time before the process begins. 響尾蛇隊換血的時機取決於諸多因素，包括目前的慘況會持續多久，但這只是時間早晚的 問題。 Any news on Drew? Will he be called up at all this year? -- Abel W., San Diego 有Drew的消息嗎？他哪時會上大聯盟？ Drew was recently selected to participate in the Future's Game as part of next month's All-Star Game festivities. He's currently playing very well at Tucson and arguably could be in the big leagues right now, except there isn't a spot for him with Craig Counsell at short and Orlando Hudson at second. 下個月的全星星賽中，Drew入選未來之星賽。他目前在吐桑打得很好，人們爭論他現在應 該要在大聯盟了，但球隊目前有Councell守遊擊、Hudson守二壘，沒位子給他。 Could that change? 那有可能改變嗎？ It's certainly possible that at some point the D-Backs could elect to trade either Counsell or Hudson and open up a spot for Drew. If Hudson were dealt, Counsell could move to second with Drew playing short. 目前確定球隊可能會挑個時機從Councell和Hudson中選一個交易出去，挪出空間給Drew。 如果被交易的是Hudson，那Councell會被調到二壘，由Drew守遊擊。 Has Brandon Webb begun losing confidence in the defense, again? There have been some crazy plays behind him (along with poor run support, lately) and he doesn't seem as aggressive. We had a double-play machine for a while, yet now, many more balls get through. Walks allowed are increasing, and Webb himself seems different. I see a circular problem. -- Barbara T., Tucson, Ariz. I don't think so. The last three weeks have taken a toll on everyone and I think if Webb is guilty of anything it's in trying too hard to stop the losing streak. Why are the Diamondbacks calling up Hairston when they have Quentin waiting to be called up? -- Rex R., Mesa, Ariz. I would say there are a couple of factors at work here. First, Hairston had better numbers than Quentin. Second, Hairston is on the 40-man roster, whereas Quentin isn't. It wouldn't make sense to add Quentin to the 40-man for a callup that was only supposed to be for a few days. What happened to Mike Koplove? Is he going to be called up to the Diamondbacks this year? -- Sophia G., Mesa, Ariz. It's been a pretty tough stretch for Koplove over the past 10 months. He struggled last year and after being demoted in the second half, he was placed on waivers and taken off the 40-man roster. No team claimed him because he was owed $1.2 million for 2006 based on the two-year contract he signed before the 2005 season. That contract has turned out to be both a blessing and a curse for Koplove. It obviously gave him financial security, but it's also a reason why he's still stuck in Triple-A with the Diamondbacks. No team wanted to claim him last year and pick up that salary and that's also the reason a team doesn't want to trade for him, even though the D-Backs wouldn't ask for much in return. Also, Arizona hasn't wanted to release him and pay him the $1.2 million to go pitch for another organization. The D-Backs are also deep in right-handed relievers, which reduces the likelihood that Arizona will call him up. Great young leadoff batters are not available very often. Recent rumors are surfacing that the Tampa Bay Devil Rays may be shopping Carl Crawford. Why don't the D-Backs make a move for him? This would give them a player with speed on the bases, a bat for average and emerging power, and youth. We certainly have the farm system to make a run for this talented player. Why should the D-Backs sit back and watch the Dodgers make a move for someone who could really help us? -- William G., Phoenix William, I don't believe the D-Backs have any interest in Crawford simply because they have their own talented outfielders in Triple-A Tucson, at least two of which it can be argued have a bigger upside than Crawford. Speaking of talented leadoff hitters, I think you're going to be excited when you get your first glimpse of Young in center field, who has that rare combination of power and speed. I would say there are a couple of factors at work here. First, Hairston had better numbers than Quentin. Second, Hairston is on the 40-man roster, whereas Quentin isn't. It wouldn't make sense to add Quentin to the 40-man for a callup that was only supposed to be for a few days. --

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