Bedard Going Nowhere Fast

Tightness in Erik Bedard's left shoulder did not improve over the All-Star

break, so the team won't start him before the July 31st trade deadline in an attempt to showcase him for other teams. "We're not looking at trying to pitch him before the 31st. The 31st is

irrelevant with a guy who's got a tender arm," Seattle manager Jim Riggleman said. more...