This here is just absurd.  It was clear after the Vidro and Soriano fiascos that no more proof was needed as to Bill Bavasi's descent to the lowest rung of competence; but just in case anyone wasn't yet convinced, he just paid potentially $9 million (with incentives) to a guy who has posted a WHIP under 1.2 exactly twice over an eight-year career.  While I do hate the Mariners, it is truly getting brutal for their fan base.