Rumor Thread
UPDATE 2: This team steadfastly refuses to complete trades in a timely fashion.
UPDATE: Jarrod Washburn has been traded to the Yankees. Not yet sure on the return.
Go to town.
We're headed to the eighth inning, with Seattle down 8-3, but on the bigger news front, we're hearing buzz that Jarrod Washburn might not make it to tomorrow with the M's. A trade with the New York Yankees appears imminent. We're trying to peer into the dugout to see whether he's still there. We'll have an update after the game.
FSN's reporting a Washburn/Vidro for Cabrera/Igawa rumor.
Jayson Stark:
Even Ibanez may not be affordable, however. Seattle hasn’t asked interested teams for specific names yet. But the Mariners are one of many clubs saying that, because Ibanez projects as a Type A free agent, they would want the equivalent of a first-round pick and a sandwich pick for him.
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If the Mariners manage to trade Washburn and Vidro
Well, I’ll buy a new ball cap.
by Jordan of Boise on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Last rumor thread didn't go so well
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But who will start instead of Washburn?
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IGAWA!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd expect an emergency callup tomorrow.
Then Hyphen to be recalled later in the week.
by BrianL on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because I don't want anything to ruin this
I will assume that Igawa is “retiring” after this year and the M’s want him so they can send Morrow down.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Feirabend > Wash.
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
$$$ wise.
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vidro isn't Matsui's replacement is he?
Because that would be awesome.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So did you guys hear we're working for Tim Hudson and Adam LaRoche?
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate how Tim Hudson became super awesome.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn't be that super awesome in front of our D
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Translation: Jeff want the Mariners to do poorly
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be the last fan
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...of Jose Lopez
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People thought the Gatorade Tacoma Rainier ballgirl ad was real?
God, dumb dumb dumb
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
link?
Never heard of this.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They vote...nevermind.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before we all get excited, let's remember one thing: There is no floor
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OPEN A BARREL OF BLOOD WINE!
The vintage 2309 – there is no greater barrel.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Jul 26, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Martok?
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 nerd points.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Jul 26, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love DS9
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DS9 was awesome.
So many great minor characters like Weyoum and Dukat.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Jul 26, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elim Garak as well.
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best ST Alien character ever.
of all the alien characters Garak should have gotten his own movie…
But then they still have not done a Klingon movie but that is another topic.
by mark sobba on Jul 26, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't call either of those two minor characters
given there was a three-season story arc around them…
The Jose Lopez Watch - 120H - 13 BB - 61 G Left
by seattlebruin on Jul 26, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DS9 was the best Stark Trek series ever created.
I believe this was because since it took place pn a stationary object, the story had to be character driven rather than plot driven like the rest. This made for much more interesting stories to people like me who prefer that style of storytelling.
by thewyrm on Jul 27, 2008 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees fans
think they’re not going to use Washburn. They think the trade was just to dump Igawa.
The poster formerly known as Matt.
by bluemax on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope they use Washburn.
His regression to the mean will help tank the Yankees.
by BrianL on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be pretty pumped if we got Melky
how is his defense?
by MFAN on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If this is what it takes for us to stick with a cheap young CF next year, then so be it
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it means Willie won't play I'll be happy
Isn’t he younger though?
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look at his stats...
...and he seems like a bit of an OF Jose Lopez. 87 career OPS+ for Melky and 82 career OPS+ for Lopez. I wouldn’t be that surprised if Melky could be a league average hitter next year (the way that Lopez has been so far this year.) Melky’s also been pretty unlucky this year according to PrOPS.
by ubelmann on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RZR seems to like him.
His bat sucks, though.
by BrianL on Jul 26, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is so good for the Strasburg chase...Washburn has been our 2nd best pitcher it seems. WEEE
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't be long before the USSM server is toast
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not morning
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it fark then?
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Mariners inform him the same way the Mets informed Randolph
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the trade goes down, I would kill to see Jeff write a fake final conversation between Joh and Wash.
by BrianL on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll miss his keys
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...by hitting him with a bus.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol it'd be funy if the 14 yr old he were molestering told him
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is happening?
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far just a rumor?
TV just said Washburn was “surprised” by news and hasnt been approached by Yankees.
by Smith18 on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Robert hasn't touched a girl in 6 month....wait, that's true.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course he hasn't
That would be tampering.
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No trade happening yet
Stupid FSN made us wait through a commercial to tell us there was no news.
by OlSalty on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing it's Brett Favre to the Yankees
by MFAN on Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
with Clemens
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait... the Chops are a Ducks affiliate?
They just went from mildly amusing to a bunch of stupid rednecks.
by ningwers on Jul 26, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA he doesnt know if he likes to shave...
Guess we’ll have to wait…grrr
I do want more RR-S
by Smith18 on Jul 26, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least with the trade deadline coming up...
...this can’t get dragged out as long as the Bedard trade.
by ubelmann on Jul 26, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Washburn will be replacing, who, Darrell Rasner?
Guess who’s been a better pitcher than Jarrod Washburn this year?
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Replace Karstens
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washburn is better this year than last year
by Graham on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need 2008 tRA.
But you don’t have it.
by Graham on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is rude
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washburn has "been all Cy Young" the last six games.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be my guess
Ponson even has a higher xFIP with the Yankees than Washburn’s had with the M’s.
by ubelmann on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick your stat
FIP: 4.02 vs. 4.46
xFIP: 4.52 vs. 4.74
tRA: 4.54 vs. 5.09
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW..Olney just said he doesn't expect the deal to be announced for a couple days.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, funk that.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'd have to skip his start tomorrow
so WTF?
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Melky is no great shakes or anything
but he’s been pretty unlucky this year, too. If he’s coming I’m pretty happy with that return for Wasburn.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't worry too much about this year
Melky’s Marcel coming into the year was .283/.350/.409, and even now it’s probably only around .270/.340/.400. He’d be a heck of a return.
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good for a good fielding centerfielder
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, how's his defense in CF?
I haven’t seen him play much (obviously) and I wouldn’t know how to interpret defensive statistics even if they were useful.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I can tell he's -5 < x < +5
Matthew, how’s his +/-?
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting more and more excited about this.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it worth being saddled with Igawa until 2011 to get him though?
by OlSalty on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's how the trade goes down, I can't change it.
I’d rather be happy about Washburn being gone and getting a useful player for him.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want to be really optimistic about it...
The rumors that Igawa might want to go back and pitch in Japan, if true, could get the Mariners out of a chunk of Igawa’s contract.
by ubelmann on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't count Melky in the fold until it's announced.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff, 'there is no floor'
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
because the ride never stops.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you think people like rollercoasters?
It’s not because of the clinky up part.
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That part's only good if there's a nice view
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET ME OFF THE GODDAMN RIDE
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who probably doesn't like rollercoasters?
The parents of that kid in SC who got beheaded by one.
by Gomez on Jul 26, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tasteless. I knew that rollercoaster.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's he doing?
I heard that the rollercoaster was pretty traumatized.
by seattlesundevil on Jul 26, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's down to about three packs a day,
and taking life step by step. He knows more than anybody that life has it’s ups and downs. And corkscrew turns.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd think there'd be safety issues for such a ride
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're just setting yourself up for disappointment
by Graham on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
The Vidro and Soriano threads were fun.
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Igawa is going to DH.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to temper my enthusiaism
but it’s been so long since I’ve had any, it’s fairly difficult.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that for CF?
If he played LF we could probably say +5 to +10 right?
by Edgar for Pres on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our offense is going to be abysmal without Raul
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The abysmal offense contains Potassium Sorbate
by Jordan of Boise on Jul 26, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always get confused, cause I like sorbet..but not Potassium Sorbate.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Ms Jeff appreciates these jokes
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was your subtle way of saying "OK"
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then I'm lost
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the chemical structure of potassium benzoate
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well yeah, but.... ah screw it

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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that's for CF, which is presumably where he would play if we are indeed trading for him
He’d be a +5 < x < +15 in LF, I imagine.
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guess what, this is step one towards not sucking ass next year.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera has a better chance to be what I want Reed to be than Reed
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At worst Reed is a good bench player
so your basically giving him Cairo spot next year.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw his debut at Yankee Stadium...
he was horrible but that was like 3 years ago…
by LantermanC on Jul 26, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This really seems like buying low on Cabrera
If the M’s actually get him.
by ubelmann on Jul 26, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I nominate this for official non-ironic surprise face image.
Simply because I love it so very much.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here come the Red Sox!!!!!!!!!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I suppose I could hope that both teams somehow lose the game.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point the Red Sox are ahead of the Yankees in the standings
But I do hate the Red Sox more than the Yankees now anyway. Plus neither of them are in first place so I am happy about that.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on Jul 26, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we throw in Johjima?
Just so Washburn can keep throwing to him?
by Scrupio on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to think the last time the M's were winners in a trade.
by Edgar for Pres on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you aren't looking in retrospect.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on Jul 26, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does Igawa's salary come from the mythical foreign player fund?
by Robert on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No as in not Igawa or no as in there is no mythical foreign player fund?
by Robert on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Igawa's salary is regular payroll.
It’s not a posting fee or amateur free agent bonus or anything like that.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine being a Yankees fan
How underwhelming can a trade yet?
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You are having JI issues today
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can imagine the Yankees will make Washburn look good
Considering they make Mike Mussina and their other mediocre/awful starters look good.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on Jul 26, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MIke Mussina of today right?
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jul 26, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Cabrera pretty much a finished product?
or is there still room for development?
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's still young
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is why I am wondering if he has some upside.
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melky Cabrera has 8 HR
Mariners with at least 8 HR:
Beltre (16 HR)
Raul (14 HR)
Melky Cabrera would be our 4th best power hitter behind Beltre, Raul, and Clement.
...
:(
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just so that its clear
What is Igawa’s contract terms?
by Scrupio on Jul 26, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Igawa's contract per Cot's contracts
Kei Igawa lhp
5 years/$20M (2007-11)
- signed 12/06
- 07:$4M, 08:$4M, 09:$4M, 10:$4M, 11:$4M
- may earn $0.5M annually in performance bonuses
o $0.125M each for 180, 190, 200 & 210 IP - Yankees bid $26,000,194 for negotiating rights with Igawa 11/06
- posted by Hanshin Tigers of Japanese League 11/06
- agent: Arn Tellum
- ML service: 0.095
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we can trade Washburn for more or less what we owe him right now in Igawa and Melky Cabrera, I think it's a win.
Especially because it comes in 4 million chunks instead of one big 10 million spot next year.
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, but you think we could get someone to eat the whole thing with having to take a shitastic player in return.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another way this would be awesome
If the FSN rumor of Vidro/Washburn for Igawa/Melky is true then who cares about Igawa’s salary, we get out of what like 2-3 left of Vidro’s salary and all of Washburn’s?
That would be wonderful
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vidro's salary this year is irrelevant.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Igawa is signed --> 2011.
Vidro’s gone after this year.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd be freeing up like $16 million that we'd have to pay by 2009 to get Melky Cabrera and have to pay $16 million by 2011
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't find Igawa on the Yankees' 40 man >:(
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't think they were
it was just annoying. I wanted to find an ugly picture.
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything with him smiling
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
barely above average.
Eastern League is pitching haven.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, just clarifying before people orgasm over his ERA.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was looking at K : BB
but thank for the PF clarification.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robert taught me well
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 26, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's your answer
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY TACO
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 26, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giambi looks like Sgt. Slaughter with that moustache.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Melky is still in the Red Sox/Yankees game
Not gonna assume anything til he gets pulled, or would they let him finish the game?
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's sad about Igawa
is you cant even make him a high paid LOOGY.. lefties rake him
by DarkLou on Jul 26, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
High paid ROOGY
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We already have one of those, except cheap.
Though last I heard his arm is about to explode.
by joof on Jul 26, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the first time I have watched him with the hope he does something good.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up shut up shut up
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As in he should've been pulled
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by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olney was on ESPNnews and said it'll likely be a few days before this trade is announced
So do we start Washburn tomorrow knowing he’s being traded? I’m confused.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is such a woman
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like a virgin....
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't be taken by the dance
He’ll eat your soul.
by OlSalty on Jul 26, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pooping
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Jul 26, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to the Padres picking up Igawa?
I thought I heard the Padres getting him last season, but maybe that didn’t happen.
JI/Robert '08!
by Fin on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Melky will fit right in.
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Melky Observations
Just me two cents on Melky.. i watch him daily here in NY. He’d be a great fourth outfielder given his ability at the corners to project as an above average defender. In CF he’s average, but has a big arm. Think he led the league in assists last yr. Therefore overall Id say he’s slight above average in CF. And from the left side, he’d be a solid player. He cant hit a lick from the right
by DarkLou on Jul 26, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's marginally better lefthanded in his career.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the last two yrs..
I think he’s bad from the right side.. no power at all, and his OBP has fallen drastically from that side..
He’s been a little unlucky from the right side. But still the numbers are hideous.
In 06, he was equally good. But these last two seasons, he cant do a thing from the right side
by DarkLou on Jul 26, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Small sample size
his BABIP is worse from the right side. I don’t know where to get LD% splits though.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine he's slightly better against righties, but not worthless against lefties
by Jeff on Jul 26, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair point
His BABIP is crazy low. Just goin by observation as well. That he doesnt have power from the right side and his swing looks much more natural from the left side
by DarkLou on Jul 26, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuddyer led the league in assists last year
Melky was like 4th though
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh? reassigned?
http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=506432
"Holy Shit, It's Steve Perry lead singer of Journey". "ha, FORMER Lead Singer."
by RafaelCarmona22 on Jul 26, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello Mr. Stinky Fish Face
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jorge Sosa?
We didnt have enough right handed suck?
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first impression is that he's a slightly cheaper version of tits.
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt he have a + fastball?
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could throw 93-94 if memory serves
good luck with having any sort of control or ocmmand
by JI on Jul 26, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice spelling dumbass
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morrow to Tacoma?
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, a quick thought on Igawa...
Is the thought he’s part of the deal that’s going down based solely on Olney’s report? Because if that’s the case, I’m inclined to believe he heard “Washburn to Yankees” and threw something together quickly, using the previously quashed Igawa rumor as a possibility.
It’s possible I’m being overly optimistic, I’m just trying to figure out why the M’s would say “No way in hell” and then cave a few days later.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Never trust a guy with two first names.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stage name. That's different.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cash-money might make them change their mind.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Yankees pick up a large chunk of Igawa's salary, I will do backflips.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn't, I say we drop him like he's hot.
I’m all for this trade if Jose Vidro gets off the corner.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got 99 problems but #5 pitchers ain't one.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't ruin this sub-thread
‘Cause today was good day.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Igawa's gonna get his walk on
Everybody everybody get their walk on… WHAT
by Gomez on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a #1 Stunna' (in AA.)
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Igawa's hot Igawa's hot uh uh
Igawa’s hot Igawa’s hot
by Gomez on Jul 26, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You better get out tha' way...
Kei Igawa’s on his way.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not CMR; actually good hip-hop.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CMR?
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cash Money Records.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That shouldn't be the only criterion
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't intended to be only CMR...you run out of material fast.
So watch yourself!
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if you listened to as much CMR as I did.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They plastered CMR all over The Box back when I lived in Vegas
by Gomez on Jul 26, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recognize how awful all of that shit is and would never listen to again by choice
but I still have a very special place in my heart for Cash Money.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you do that to yourself
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you spend a lot of your adolescence as part of an independent music scene
you rebel in strange ways. Also, I used to smoke a whole bunch of pot.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Igawa isn't Dontrelle Willis
and at least we might have traded Washburn for him and not Adam Jones.
by Matthew on Jul 26, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Promotional event:
Seattle Times Commenters Make Important Decisions For The Team Day
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AP Wire: Mariner GM Geoff Baker designates entire MLB roster for assignment.
This move is believed to be a precursor to the Mariners’ signing of the Cuban National team.
Baker is also reportedly in talks to trade Greg Halman and Carlos Triunfel to the Toronto Blue Jays for relief pitcher B.J. Ryan.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought BJ was anti media...
this will not fly in Baker’s world.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Franklin?
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess u didnt hear Riggleman before the game
Stating the organization, their scouts, head officials, and media aree 50/50 on MOrrow to the rotation..
Odd that the media is part of the decision making process
by DarkLou on Jul 26, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like pretty much every name from the Netherlands national team
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if it was Rick Vanpeniswinkle?
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 26, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bicep Stonestomp
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by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry?
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jul 26, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So... Loafie and Melky
become the next Carlos Guillen’s and we get Strasburg who along with Bedard, Felix and Morrow all get 200+ ks… and then we win the WS….
by LantermanC on Jul 26, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
still no SS in this.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So let me get this straight...the Yankees plan for getting better centers around picking up two overpaid Mariners...
...
Brilliant
by SethGrandpa on Jul 26, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vidro isn't a guarantee in this.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
forgot about the sex.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...I was talking about Sexson
by SethGrandpa on Jul 26, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They paid Sexson the pro-rated league minimum.
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by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sexson is still being overpaid in relation to his performance
Even if he’s being overpaid by us, not them.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jul 26, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cabrera bunt single
won’t fit in if he can bunt.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well he will if he can bunt at the worst
and most idiotic times.
"Hole in one, eh?"
by Coach Owens on Jul 26, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we need kids who can move the runner over to set up the veteran RBI opps
by Gomez on Jul 26, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see the light. I apologize.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...DO NO RUIN THIS
[Update: 6:15pm] Ken Rosenthal just reported during the Fox telecast that the deal is now being held up by the Mariners demand for a top prospect in addition to the Yankees taking the remainder of Washburn’s contract.
"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson
by P Brady on Jul 26, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least they're trying.
With Bavasi the conversation would something like this,
BAVASI: (answering phone) Hello?
CASHMAN: Hey Bill, it’s Brian Cashman.
BAVASI: Oh hey, Brian.
CASHMAN: Listen, I’m calling to let you know that we’re interested in acquiring Jarrod Washburn.
BAVASI: What’s your offer?
CASHMAN: Well we were thinking Kei Igawa and…
BAVASI: DONE!
CASHMAN: Don’t you want to at least want to hear the rest of our proposal?
BAVASI: No, no, no, no. Igawa is good enough.
CASHMAN:...
BAVASI:...
CASHMAN: What?
BAVASI: You heard me.
CASHMAN:...
BAVASI:...
CASHMAN: Okay…
BAVASI: (Hangs up phone) Oh boy, wait until I announce this to the press! I’m a genius!
"Hole in one, eh?"
by Coach Owens on Jul 26, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This I don't actually find all that humorous.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 26, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's going to be hilarious when the trade falls through and the team decides to offer him an extension instead
by OlSalty on Jul 26, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are not a nice man.
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by Christian on Jul 26, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything that hurts the 2008 Mariners is hilarious.
Anything that hurts the 2009+ Mariners is not.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 27, 2008 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that might be something called negotiations
by Edgar for Pres on Jul 26, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck are negotiations?
/Mariner fan under Bavasi
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on Jul 26, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noone brought up yet...
That Washburn says he wants a little compensation or he will not wave his no-trade clause. Of course, he is a dick, and dicks do dickish things.
By compensation, I have no idea what that is supposed to mean. Apparently either team can give it to him, so I guess that scratches out a contract extension preference. Who knows.
by Slica on Jul 26, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, this is the reason no-trade clauses exist.
Players with limited NTCs rarely choose truly bad teams to put on the “limited” list. Rather, they choose GOOD teams that might want to trade for them sometime in the future, so that they can make some extra $$$ for waiving the clause. Washburn is well within his rights to ask for some extra bling here, it’s what he’s expected to do.
I root for the two worst teams in baseball, non-ironically.
by esoteric on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my thought.
His demands don’t really make him an asshole. It’s everything else about him that makes him an asshole.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMN FUCKING MARINERS! FUCKING IDIOTS! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Just getting that out of the way.
One Vision, One Purpose
Peace Through Power
by Goose on Jul 26, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is disappointing.
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Jul 26, 2008 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[Potential] good news on the Rhodes front.
Gammons says that the Marlins will stop pursuing Fuentes and will go after Rhodes instead.
I’d be willing to trade him for Maybin and one of their young pitchers. Otherwise, we should keep him because if we want to compete in the 2nd half, we’ll need him around to keep everyone in line.
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on Jul 26, 2008 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the funny part
about competing in the second half.
by kevin_ess on Jul 26, 2008 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees possibly considering alternatives
This story looks like it’s leaning pretty heavily on writer speculation, but the Yankees apparently may look elsewhere if the Washburn impasse continues. According to the Kansas City Star they could instead set their sights on a familiar name; the saber-inclined Brian Bannister.
Relevant quotes:
Should the Royals send pitcher Brian Bannister back to New York if offered outfielder Melky Cabrera or another run-production bat in return?Such an offer might be forthcoming, because the Yankees appear determined to boost their rotation and are showing increased interest in Bannister as an alternative if ongoing efforts to acquire Seattle’s Jarrod Washburn reach an impasse.
As for the possible return for Washburn should the deal get consummated with the Ms, it looks like the writer’s running off of the same info as we are…
The Yankees still appear to prefer Washburn, an 11-year veteran who is 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA in 20 games, but the Mariners rejected an offer of Cabrera and pitcher Kei Igawa. Seattle is thought to want a prospect, possibly minor-league outfielder Brett Gardner, in addition to the Yankees’ picking up the remaining $14 million-plus on Washburn’s contract through next season.
So yeah…we’ll see if this will be the source of some gnashing of teeth and so on as the trading deadline approaches…
by ebbnflow on Jul 26, 2008 11:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Jarrod Washburn is still a Mariner on August 1st Lee PeleGoddamnedkoudas is getting a motherfucking boot up his ass.
FanShots are underrated.
by acblue on Jul 27, 2008 2:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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