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Bedard Trade Unlikely
According to the AP, the chances of the Mariners trading Erik Bedard are slim. Bedard is currently on the DL with a shoulder injury. At best, he'll be able to make one start before the trade deadline.
The AP notes that players on the disabled list can only be traded with commissioner approval. I asked ESPN's Keith Law about this today; he told me all trades are subject to commissioner approval. So Bedard's DL status isn't technically an issue, but his health is obviously crucial to any suitor. The Mariners can always take their time getting Bedard healthy and shop him in the winter.
Though nothing is cooking on the A.J. Burnett front, he seems to be the best remaining semi-available starter. Randy Wolf, Greg Maddux, and Justin Duchscherer are other interesting names to watch.
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Could another team possibly come close to offering the package Seattle gift wrapped and hand delivered to Baltimore?
Probably not.
Posted by: Meoveryouok | July 18, 2008 at 11:47 AM
We all know the answer to that question.
Posted by: Logger | July 18, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I don't know what is more annoying, the long delay that was put on this horrible trade before it ever happened, or hearing about how the Mariners will 'never get back what they gave up.' As if it wasn't obvious and already pointed out EVERY time this topic comes up. I don't think the M's should be worried about getting back as much as what they paid for Bedard. Unless a miracle happens, they won't get back the same value they dealt.
Posted by: seamariners85 | July 18, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Miracles have been known to happen. Think of how Baltimore felt when Chuck Armstrong originally laid out the names to be traded for Bedard.
Love him or hate him trading Bedard just doesn't make much sense this season for the Ms or another team. This time there is no mistake Bedard would be traded as an injured player.
Keeping him into 09 would probably be a good idea. Even if he isn't an ace like Felix Hernandez, he'd still make a good #2 or #3 in the rotation. And if pitching isn't his thing, I would imagine he'd hit as DH better than any other option the Ms have right now ;-).
Sad, but true...
Posted by: 116ismyfavoritenumber | July 18, 2008 at 02:47 PM