The Goods Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 SEATTLE -- After days of debate, the Seattle Mariners traded left-handed pitcher Jarrod Washburn to the Detroit Tigers for two young pitchers, giving the Tigers another veteran for their rotation as they try to hold on to the AL Central lead. With Washburn's trade value at its highest, the Mariners sent the 34-year-old to the Tigers for left-hander Luke French and minor-league prospect Mauricio Robles. The deal was announced just hours before the non-waiver 4 p.m. ET trade deadline arrived. "Washburn is having a tremendous season and he has been a quality major league starter throughout his career," Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said. Washburn is 106-106 since making his big league debut for the Angels in 1998. Washburn has turned around his career this season with a new, split-fingered fastball. He was a combined 23-43 in his first three years with the Mariners entering 2009, a disappointing run he recently called "a tired act." But he is 8-6 with a 2.64 ERA in 20 starts this season. In his last five starts spanning 36 2/3 innings, Washburn has allowed just three earned runs and 20 hits. Full Article: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4368815 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hope to see French pitch soon. Snell too from our other trade. Also Bedard needs to stop riding dirt bikes, no wonder he gets injured every start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I'm pretty disappointed the Mets didn't come up with a better package for Washburn he woulda been a real great #2 or #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Didn't expect the Tigers to be the ones getting Washburn. Only team I heard about him possibly going to was the Yankees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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