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Mariners get their ace in Bedard, trading 5 prospects to Orioles
SEATTLE ( Map , News ) - After weeks of delays, denials, flights and physicals, the Seattle Mariners have their ace. "It's a great feeling," Erik Bedard said Friday afternoon, with a small smile. The shy left-hander, Baltimore's opening-day starter last season, appeared relieved after escaping the Orioles' massive rebuilding project. Baltimore received Seattle's top outfielder prospect Adam ...
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Bedard: The Day After; The Rundown & the Blogosphere...
Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond — ... While there are some people who really dislike the trade for the fact we traded a good pitcher like Erik Bedard, I'll say this -- anytime you can trade one guy for five, especially in the state the Orioles are currently in - you do it. ...

Bedard: The Day After…
Baltimore Orioles — ... , left-handed reliever George Sherrill and three minor league pitching prospects — Chris Tillman, Tony Butler and Kam Mickolio — to the Orioles in exchange for Erik Bedard. While there are some people who really dislike the trade for the fact we traded a good pitcher like Erik Bedard , I’ll say this — anytime you can trade one guy for five, especially in the state the Orioles are currently in - you do it. ...

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