Saunders to the Mariners

[TonySoprano]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

Source: #Mariners are in agreement with Saunders on one-year contract, pending a physical.

[Can_of_corn]

I think that if he signed with the Mariners on a one year deal then the O's were not very interested.

[duffaphonic]

I wish that the Os had Saunders for a one year deal. How about you?

[weams]

He's 6-0 in his career at Safeco Field.

I must say though. I'm surprised that he went there.

[luismatos4prez]

I'm officially annoyed with Dan Duquette. I don't want Britton and Jair Jurrjens fighting for our 5th spot. Our rotation looks very suspect now.

He's clearly just doing what he did last year. Putting a good product on the field. If they pull something off, then he'll try to get them over the hump. If they fail, Hardy, Jim Johnson, and maybe a couple others will be wearing different uniforms in September.

[murph]

Definitely wanted him on a year deal, but maybe DD and Buck have a lot of faith in one or more of Britton, Arietta, Matsuz helping the rotation....

[Rene88]

Boooooo...and 1-year too? Frustrating!

[murph]

He's 6-0 in his career at Safeco Field.

I must say though. I'm surprised that he went there.

Maybe trying to up his value for a multi-year deal next year?

[mdbdotcom]

If he had to take a one-year deal, it's best for him to take it where he has the best chance of starting all year. Circumstances in Baltimore could force him to the bullpen, which would lower his value for next year's contract.

[DrinkinWithFermi]

That's a real bummer. If he went there on a 1 year deal, I doubt we really made a serious offer. Very curious.

[TradeAngelos]

One. Year. Deal.

Let that sink in for a minute.

[Go_Os]

One. Year. Deal.

Let that sink in for a minute.

Seattle has a very friendly pitching park. He'll have much better numbers there and will put in him a better position for a better contract next year.

[Can_of_corn]

One. Year. Deal.

Let that sink in for a minute.

He. Is. An. Average. Pitcher.

His. R/L. Splits. Suck.

He. Is. Better. Suited. To. The. Bullpen.

I wouldn't complain if they had signed him but I am far from upset they didn't.

[Frobby]

I'm past the point of caring. I could make an argument for getting a reliable vet like Saunders, and I could make an argument for letting the Cavalry plus Jurjjens, Wada etc. fight for the spot. I've been ambivalent all along, and by now, I just want to play ball.

Cue up the Kyle Lhose threads!

[BamaOsFan]

Maybe DD's way of showing the arms we have it's time to step it up?