Aardsma ------> Mariners

by Eyebrows on Jan 20, 2009 3:05 PM PST

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik continues to be busy making moves. After signing Erik Bedard and Aaron Heilman to one-year deals to avoid arbitration, Zdruiencik also announced that the Mariners have acquired right-handed reliever David Aardsma from the Boston Red Sox in return for minor league left-handed pitcher Fabian Williamson.

Via the Tacoma News Tribune.

Hey, at least the Mariners bullpen can claim to be first in something. They give out alphabetical awards, right?

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Huh...

They just landed the guy who bumped Hank Aaron out of first “place” in the Baseball Encyclopedia.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Jan 20, 2009 3:12 PM PST reply actions

Stuff like this reminds me of this classic Onion Article

Antonio Alfonseca Once Again Leads Major-League Relievers In Fingers

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jan 20, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions

Yay?

by Double06 on Jan 20, 2009 3:16 PM PST reply actions

Love it

Big fastball. Control problems need to be fixed, and if they are, it will turn out great.

-Zach Sanders
http://www.mlbnotebook.com

by mlbnotebook on Jan 20, 2009 5:40 PM PST reply actions

Needs more guys that may actually have an impact on the '09 season.

by JLC on Jan 20, 2009 5:59 PM PST reply actions

Aardsma has better stuff than pretty much anybody in the current 'pen

Another low risk, (reasonably) high possible reward acquisition. It’s unlikely that he ever harnesses his stuff at this point, but if he does, he could be a very important member of the pitching staff.

by patsfan on Jan 20, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions