The Red Sox and Patrick Sandoval
紅襪隊與 Patrick Sandoval
Introduction
The Boston Red Sox have a decision about pitcher Patrick Sandoval. He is ready to play again.
波士頓紅襪隊必須針對投手 Patrick Sandoval 做出決定。他已經準備好回歸賽場。
Main Body
Patrick Sandoval finished his practice games on July 4. He has a big contract. He played seven games in the minor leagues. He was okay, but not great.
Patrick Sandoval 於 7 月 4 日完成了他的練習賽。他擁有一份高額合約。他在小聯盟出賽了七場。表現尚可，但稱不上出色。
The team has a problem. They cannot send him back to the minor leagues. Also, other pitchers are playing very well. The team does not need him to start games.
球隊目前遇到問題。他們無法將他下放回小聯盟。此外，其他投手的表現非常出色。球隊不需要他擔任先發投手。
The Red Sox have three choices. They can change how they use pitchers. They can use him for short games. Or, they can sell him to another team.
紅襪隊有三種選擇。他們可以調整投手的運用方式。可以用他來進行短局比賽。或者，將他交易給其他球隊。
Other teams want to see Sandoval play. The Red Sox are not winning many games. They might sell him to get a better deal.
其他球隊都想觀察 Sandoval 的表現。紅襪隊目前的勝率不高。他們可能會將他交易出去以換取更好的條件。
Conclusion
The Red Sox must decide by July 4. They will keep him or trade him to a new team.
紅襪隊必須在 7 月 4 日前做出決定。他們將會留任他，或將他交易至新球隊。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The Power of "Can"
In this story, we see the word can used to talk about possibilities and rules. For an A2 learner, this is the key to talking about what is possible.
How it works:
Subject + can + action
Examples from the text:
- They cannot send him back → (It is against the rules/impossible).
- They can change how they use pitchers → (This is one option).
- They can use him for short games → (This is another option).
- They can sell him → (This is a final possibility).
Quick Rule: Notice that "can" never changes. We don't say "he cans" or "they canning." It stays the same for everyone.
Opposite: Can Cannot / Can't