Rhodes To Marlins
The Marlins bolstered their bullpen hours before Thursday’s trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Arthur Rhodes from the Mariners for a minor-league pitcher, as reported by Yahoo.
Washburn To Yankees Looks Like A No Go
The Mariners and Yankees had not picked up the threads of their conversations about pitcher Jarrod Washburn as of Thursday morning, and executives involved in the trade talks don't expect that their standoff will be resolved.
Giants Like Beltre And Blalock
According to major-league sources, the Giants were scouting Texas third baseman Hank Blalock, who went on the disabled list with a sore shoulder Tuesday.
Ichiro Reaches 3,000 Combined Hits In MLB, Japan
Mariners' All-Star OF Ichiro Suzuki reached 3,000 combined hits in the major leagues and the Japanese League with a first-inning single Tuesday night against the Rangers, as reported by the Associated Press.
Yankees May Force Mariners To Take Igawa For Washburn
According to several sources, the Steinbrenner family has given GM Brian Cashman the financial go-ahed to acquire lefty Jarrod Washburn from the Mariners, a move that is expected to be completed shortly.
Mariners Official: Bedard Just Didn't Fit Here
Erik Bedard, who has been sidelined since July 4 because of tightness in his pitching shoulder, "Is a guy who just didn't fit here," according to the Mariners' official.
Twins Wanted Beltre, Now After Blalock
The Twins wanted Adrian Beltre but couldn't work it out and are now after Hank Blalock of the Texas Rangers.
Bedard MRI Comes Back Good
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam taken on Mariners' left-hander Erik Bedard Tuesday afternoon showed there is nothing structurally wrong with the pitcher's left shoulder, and he will continue his current rehabilitation program.
Mets Could Deal For Blake Or Ibanez
The Mets could make a trade for either Cleveland's Casey Blake or Seattle's Raul Ibanez.
Bedard Unlikely To Pitch Until August
Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard isn't expected to return to the mound until August, according to The Sporting News.
Pirates Trade Craig Wilson To M's
The Pirates traded former starting outfielder Craig Wilson to the Mariners for a player to be named on Thursday, according to an Associated Press report.
M's Release Sexson
The Mariners finally released Richie Sexson after a slump that lasted for most of two seasons and made him a target of booing from frustrated fans, according to an Associated Report on Thursday.
M's Riggleman: Bedard May Not Be 100 Percent
Erik Bedard might not be fully healthy, Mariners' Manager Jim Riggleman hinted before Seattle played Detroit on Saturday night, as reported by the Associated Press.
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