So says Ken Rosenthal.
Both Washburn and Ibanez were claimed on waivers Tuesday, according to major-league sources.
The claiming teams are not yet known, but Mariners have until 1:30 p.m. ET Thursday to work out a deal with those respective clubs.
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Washburn
Jeff Sullivan - August 13, 2008
I have a feeling we're still going to be stuck with Washburn after 1:30 PM ET.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
I get this feeling something really stupid is going to happen to the Mariners tomorrow
seattlebruin - August 13, 2008
If Rosenthal is correct
at least the stupid is of their own volition. It’s not really happening “to” the Mariners, but done by the Mariners.
Matthew - August 13, 2008
Finally, a chance to be mad again
Jeff Sullivan - August 13, 2008
I think your best material is created when you're angry.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
Duh
Jeff Sullivan - August 13, 2008
Great minds think alike.
DCMariner - August 13, 2008
And unfortunately I couldn't find a useable screenshot of Homer charging the grill with the umbrella.
DCMariner - August 13, 2008
I'll give you two bucks for the bird if it's still alive
Sports on a Schtick - August 13, 2008
I'm not sure if this is comforting or not.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
I sometimes feel that the Mariners have life.
The people that run the team are stewards, and it’s too bad tarring and feathering have gone out of fashion.
dpseadv - August 13, 2008
This IS NOT going to happen.
because throwing away Washburn would make me happy.
And the 2008 Mariner’s are all about not making me happy.
mark sobba - August 13, 2008
Don't you mean
making you NOT happy?
Limerickx - August 13, 2008
I doubt it will be better than draft pick compensation
Fett42 - August 13, 2008
Probably some low-minors guys
Unloading Washburn will certainly be worth it.
Gomez - August 13, 2008
Talking about Ibanez
Fett42 - August 13, 2008
Can't trade draft picks.
Wilder. - August 13, 2008
I can't imagine life without Ibanez
which gritty veteran’s gonna bat 3rd?
Combs - August 13, 2008
I heard Jose Vidro is available
seattlebruin - August 13, 2008
I'd highly highly doubt Ibanez goes anywhere.
Matthew - August 13, 2008
Because of the draft picks, right?
Fin - August 13, 2008
Yes.
Matthew - August 13, 2008
Maybe a team got more desperate between the deadline and now
Dewey N - August 13, 2008
Happy birthday, Jarrod!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrod_Washburn
seattlebruin - August 13, 2008
Does anyone have the screenshot of the more accurate wikipedia article of Washburn?
Fin - August 13, 2008
It's in the archives, you can link straight to it
like this
seattlebruin - August 13, 2008
That article was the peak of the meme.
Who did that, anyways? It had to have been someone from here.
Faux - August 13, 2008
That's hilarious.
Mariner John - August 13, 2008
Washburn was claimed and we're WORKING OUT A DEAL!?!?!?
Him being claimed IS the deal. We neither have to pay him nor look at him anymore. THAT’S the deal. There’s nothing to work out. Now RUN before the claiming team figures out what an idiot move they’ve made.
The Ghost of Spike Owen - August 13, 2008
Ibanez leaving would help out our loss-win record soooooooo much.
kentroyals5 - August 13, 2008
We would lose two draft picks though.
Fin - August 13, 2008
Doesn't matter if we get something good in return
seattlebruin - August 13, 2008
How it will go:
GM: So, Washburn.
Pelekoudas: Yeah.
GM: I was thinking…A-baller? Shortstop?
Pelekoudas: You’re breaking my balls here.
GM: Pardon?
Pelekoudas: You’re breaking my balls.
GM: What exactly are you looking for?
Pelekoudas: Alexei Ramirez?
GM: You’re joking.
Pelekoudas: And that one kid who came up real good.
GM: Who’s that?
Pelekoudas: Young kid, righty. All the strikeouts.
GM: I don’t know who you’re talking about.
Pelekoudas: I think he was on the Rangers for a little.
GM: Volquez? Edinson Volquez?
Pelekoudas: Yeah, that’s the guy.
GM: He’s not even on our team.
Pelekoudas: Are you gonna help me or not?
How it should go:
GM: So, Washburn.
Pelekoudas: Uh huh.
GM: I was thinking…A-baller? Shortstop?
Pelekoudas: I’m afraid you have the wrong number.
GM: What do you mean? This is Lee, right? Pelekoudas?
Pelekoudas: Yes.
GM: Possessor of one Jarrod Washburn?
Pelekoudas: I’m afraid not, no.
GM: But it says right here-
Pelekoudas: I believe you’ll want to try and negotiate with the rest of your front office.
GM: -I don’t…
Pelekoudas: Because he’s already yours.
GM:
Pelekoudas: I’ll throw in a catcher for no extra shipping.
Jeff Sullivan - August 13, 2008
I love these fake conversations and as such I shall award this fan-comment a recommendation.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
I wish our GM was smart and witty enough to do the second scenario.
Fin - August 13, 2008
Is the catcher Johjima?
Cuz that would be hilarious.
ralphie81 - August 13, 2008
Ibanez being claimed scares me
OlSalty - August 13, 2008
I like Ibanez's draft picks and I fear we are going to do something stupid here.
EnglishMariner - August 13, 2008
They asked for the moon for Ibanez two weeks ago.
Precisely because of the draft pick compensation. Do you think it likely that they forgot between then and now?
Matthew - August 13, 2008
Normally those are rhetorical questions, but I always have my doubts with this team.
kentroyals5 - August 13, 2008
I don't trust the M's FO to do anything right.
And I know you will reply with “new GM” but in the five years or so of following the team, they have always been fucking stupid and I simply don’t trust them and it will take a lot for me to change my opinion. I hope I am wrong and they are smart forever more.
EnglishMariner - August 13, 2008
There's a difference between a bad front office and a front office that just fucks up everything possible
We have had the former.
Jeff Sullivan - August 13, 2008
And in other news, Jose Vidro was officially released today.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
Which means this is the last time I get to use this:
BrianL - August 13, 2008
Use it anyway
It makes me laugh
tootthekazoo - August 13, 2008
You can use that when KC signs him.
We play them again in Sept.
Faux - August 13, 2008
There's one phone that's probably not going to ring
Gomez - August 13, 2008
Domino's callbacks?
Worried calls from delivery places, wondering where he went?
Faux - August 13, 2008
...
Faux - August 13, 2008
.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
Hey look Ibanez was claimed by the Rays hope you like Jeff Niemman!
P Brady - August 13, 2008
I can't believe the Sox wouldn't block that.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
Weebs said KJR confirmed it.
Anyone else hear it?
R.J. Anderson - August 13, 2008
Didn't the Rays need a DH or something like that?
Fin - August 13, 2008
We already have two left handed hitting DH's...
So Ibanez would make three… Although I’m sure he can’t be a worse fielder than Hinske.
...can he?
Vin - August 13, 2008
Spend a few minutes watching the .gifs in the sidebar labeled
“Raul Ibanez Takes Pride in his Defense” and get back to us.
Jed MC - August 13, 2008
Yikes.
Vin - August 13, 2008
Ctrl+F "Raul Ibanez takes pride in his defense."
R.J. Anderson - August 13, 2008
Yes.
yesyesyesyes.
Teej - August 13, 2008
Yes. Yes he can
OlSalty - August 13, 2008
I'd do it if I were the Rays..nothing bad has happened to your team when the Mariners are involved.
Minus the Longo beaning and Pena getting hit by a fastball to the FACE!
kentroyals5 - August 13, 2008
Apparently a Mariner's beat writer
has called shenanigans…
Per Jason Collette, avid draysbay.com enthusiast:
Vin - August 13, 2008
...that was Jason quoting the beat writer
Vin - August 13, 2008
Baker wrote that earlier today, but he's recanted somewhat since then.
BrianL - August 13, 2008
Where's Shannon when you really need her.
Just when there is some excitement in the M’s organization to talk about.
dpseadv - August 13, 2008
We'll take two, thanks
Gomez - August 13, 2008
link? that he has been claimed by the rays
RaysOfHope - August 13, 2008
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Wilder. - August 13, 2008
Rays blah blah blah
We all know in our hearts, come Friday morning, Washburn and Ibanez will be wearing Padre camouflage.
G_ - August 13, 2008
Thereby adding fuel to the flames.
CKel - August 13, 2008
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