Breaking down the Mariners & Nationals Trade.

This deal makes no sense for the Mariners. Snelling probably would have been a better DH than Vidro, same thing for Broussard, who looks to be dealt now for pitching.

I agree 100%. Broussard is a very under-rated hitter and Snelling could have produced Vidro like numbers, but with the opportunity of some upside.

Thing with Broussard is he's a terrible hitter against left handed pitching, .166 average, probably why the Indians traded him away for limited pieces last year.

Thing with Broussard is he's a terrible hitter against left handed pitching, .166 average, probably why the Indians traded him away for limited pieces last year.

I also think the Indians were getting backed up at first. With Victor's poor D, Garko coming up, and the rise of Kouzmanoff I think they felt getting someone like Choo could help fill a hole (Choo can replace Michaels at a minimum salary). It's a little different now, but Broussard was at his peak trade value and Shapiro pulled the trigger.

Snelling was a pot smokin-hippy who could never stay off the DL...good riddance for the M's

I just want to know where Vidro is going to play...the M's already have a dynamic double-play combo up the middle...those domicans turn that shit fast

He's gonna DH and occasionally play the field maybe once a week

God, I am glad I am not a Mariner fan

How is Jim Bowden getting other GMs to agree to these trades?