But if I'm replacing Branyan, I'd rather spend my at bats developing a guy I might be able to use later on. Shelton's future is limited at this point. Of course if you're playing to win in 2010, he might be the way to go over a short time period covering for an injury.
As for the rotation...I actually think it's better not to commit to starting pitchers unless you have higher than normal confidence in their health or a higher than normal need for the PR/leadership qualities they possess (the top top TOP aces...guys like King Felix, Roy Halladay, C.C. Sabathia). None of the remaining Mariners are the types of guys I'd want to sign long term. Best run rotations year in and year out that are filled with interchangeable parts that can keep the ball in the yard, miss some bats and let our defense do the rest.
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