Source Washburn is hot right now in his contract year and this looks like it could be a good pick up for this year while the Mariners land 2 young prospects, one that has been in the Tigers rotation.
We needed a bat, but I think Wasburn can get us to the post season, and anything can happen after that.
Washburn was pitching in more of a pitcher's park, but he still has been phenomenal this year. I'm surprised. I was hoping the Angels would've made a run at him, but Seattle's price would probably have bene so high trading within their division.