One Good Thing About Being A Mariners Fan

Bill Bavasi didn't do this.

How does Tejada help the Astros? Can he pitch now? I wouldn't be shocked to see the change of scenery ignite a Tejada revival, but why would Houston prioritize him? I just don't get it.

Our stupid-GM-tricks theme may be reserved for free agents, but I say five players of any quality for Tejada constitutes overpayment. Cue the music, Alex!



Hey, ho, UP she rises, hey, ho, UP she rises...

Drunken Sailors, 2007

So... what does everyone think of the Guillen signing?

Here's what I think:

13M a year for this guy seems like utter madness to me, and that's before the Mitchell report weighs in with any future suspensions. Then again, I am on record as blasting the Royals for the Meche signing last year, and that turned out pretty durn well.