Mariners Shut Down Mr. Bedard

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Evening Roundup for 7/8 (Bedard, Jenks, McGowan)
Published 7/9/2008 by Eric Stashin at Rotoprofessor
According to Larry LaRue of The News Tribune (click here for the article) the Seattle Mariners have decided to sit down Erik Bedard for now, with his next start tentatively set for the fourth game after the break.  He has been very injury prone this season, but this could be a blessing in disguise for owners.  Granted, you are going to lose a start from him, but if he can get healthy and return to form, he is going to be a big-time pitcher for you in the 2nd half.  Just hope that’s what actually happens. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (click ...

The Phillies-Bedard Situation
Published 7/9/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... that Rich Harden, A.J. Burnett, Randy Wolf, and Bedard all carry injury risk.  However, the Phillies do not seem concerned about Bedard's health.  He says Gillick wants Bedard at a discount, however.  Bedard has been shut down until after the All-Star break to recover from nagging injuries. ...

Bad Ideas And The People Who Love Them
Published 7/9/2008 by Jeff at Lookout Landing: Front Page Posts
*sigh* With Bedard sidelined, the Mariners will return Ryan Rowland-Smith to the bullpen and start Jarrod Washburn on Saturday, then Miguel Batista on Sunday. And after the All-Star break? Riggleman said the tentative plan was to start Felix Hernandez, Washburn, Silva and then Bedard after the break. “It would be nice to start the second half with the pitching staff we envisioned coming out of camp,” Riggleman said. There are currently three pitchers in the Mariner dugout who may be capable of starting ...