That Just Happened, Mariners Swap Silva For Bradley, Langerhans Resigned

So on the heels of my article yesterday, the Mariners go out and shock the baseball world again, this time trading forgotten pitcher Carlos Silva and his 4 year - 48 million dollar deal that former GM Bill Bavasi signed him to, to the Cubs for controversial outfielder Milton Bradley.

The deal which on paper looks to be a straight trade, is a blessing for the Mariners, who were looking for a left fielder and a way to free themselves of the burden that having Silva on the books. Bradley can possibly come in and be a 25 home run hitter with the team, and possibly regain the All Star form he had in Texas only two seasons ago.

Like I said yesterday, do not be surprised to see the busiest team this off-season to continue this trend past the new year. With potential trading partners looming althrough the baseball landscape looking for young prospects, who knows what deal Trader Jack could pull out of his hat.

Mariners resign Langerhans

Another bit of news out of Mariner camp today was the resigning of oft-played outfield Ryan Langerhans. Many of you remember the two walk off home run guy from last season as a mid-season pick up that got Mike Morse out of Seattle. He signed a one-year deal worth $590,000.

Quick Roster Look (Dec. 18 2009)

I am going to starting putting out quick looks at the roster as it stands and would like to see what others think of it.

1. Ichiro - RF

2. Figgins - 3B

3. Lopez- 2B

4. Bradley - LF

5. Griffey Jr. - DH

6. Franklin - CF

7. Carp - 1B

8. Wilson - SS

9. Johnson - C

Starting Pitchers

Felix, Lee, RRS, Morrow, MIX (Fister, French, Olson, Vargas)