Snell is the key to this deal. Wilson is a very nice defensive glove who will make our defense better, and be a prototypical #8 or #9 hitter - 270 average, maybe 5-10 HR, no real speed.
For whatever reason, Clement was dead to this team. I'm not sure I completely understand what happened there. If you agree with that assesment, this looks like a good trade for the M's.
I know nothing about the 3 arms except they are all doing decently in Low-A ball and thus seem a long way aways from the majors. Happily exchange all three of them for the return of Ian Snell to 2007 form. He's just 27 and was done with Pittsburgh and was dominating AAA. It will be interesting to see where his mental state is and how he takes to Seattle.
As Doc suggested, this is a trade that makes us better in 2010 AND 2009.
Wlad and (presumably) Washburn still on the block.
I fell so much better with Z in charge.
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