Washburn’s stats are misleading (26-48 4.23 ERA), as he has something like the second lowest run support out of all AL pitchers in his tenure with the Mariners, something interested teams know.
Since the Mariners are not in a desperate situation (i.e. 30 games out and forced to sell for the future), and could either be buyers or sellers this season, it will drive the price for their players up. No matter what they decide to do, they are going to get top line young talent, or established MLB ready players.
With a confident, competent GM in Jack Zdurencik who has already shown his savvy in trades by grabbing guys like David Aardsma, Jason Vargas, Garret Olson, and Franklin Guiterrez, Mariners’ fans should feel good about what goes on at this years trade deadline. It has been a refreshing change from the Bavasi era when all of the best trade chips were given away on a silver platter. I know every trade deadline of late felt like a kick to the nuts for Mariners fans.
Name one Bavasi era trade import who is currently making any impact for the Mariners. That’s funny, because there are not any.
In regards to Washburn, a three prospect package containing two high rated prospects, and a mid to low level, is what can be expected. I would expect them to be looking for a SS with the lackadaisical Yuniesky Betancourt drawing the ire of many Mariners fans. I know I am not the only one wishing those Jack Wilson trade rumors had not fallen through.
A report from the Seattle Times had Dodgers OF Juan Pierre as a possible match for Washburn. Just what the Mariners need, another OF who cannot hit for power.
With JZ at the helm, just let this thing play itself out and the result should be positive Mariners fans.
Man, Bleacher Report is always good for a laugh.
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3.24 ERA,83.1 innings, 132 ERA+, 5.8 K/9, 1.18 WHIP, 3.79 FIP.
Pretty good numbers.
The bigger issue is that Washburn still wouldn't crack the Dodgers 4 best starters. He wouldn't beat out Billingsley, Kuroda, Wolf, or Kershaw. So he won't be useful to build a postseason starting rotation, and the Dodgers aren't going to have any trouble making the post season.
He might beat out Kershaw - Kershaw is still a kid, with great talent but great unevenness also. But since Kuroda threw 8.2 innings tonight, I suspect the sense is that he is back. And the Dodgers have Kershaw if he keeps on improving, and a bunch of fourth starters available besides Kershaw. Washburn is not somebody the Dodgers will pay a huge bonus for.
The Dodgers could use another good reliever, just to keep Torre's favorites from being used too much. But I suspect they use the millions in savings from Manny's suspension to trade for somebody overpriced. Expecting multiple top prospects for a starter with a less than excellent pedigree is ridiculous, of course.
The Giants, Diamondbacks, or Rockies might be advised to get into a three-way to ensure that such a deal gets done.
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