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July 10, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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Podcast: Who won the Yuniesky Betancourt trade? More like how much did they win by?

Posted by Geoff Baker

Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik was a lot happier this afternoon than he was later on, when his team lost 6-4 to the Texas Rangers. Not much to say about this game. Brandon Morrow didn't have great command of his breaking stuff and paid a price by only lasting five innings. No strikeouts. Two homers. Four walks. These Rangers can hit a fastball.

So, let's talk trade.

More specifically, let's analyze today's Yuniesky Betancourt trade and see who came out ahead. If I was Zdureincik, I would have been rolling around in the dirt, kicking my heels and howling with unfettered laughter and happiness.

OK, maybe not. Would ruin a good suit jacket.

So, let me just talk about it.

Click right here for the podcast.

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In the post game interview, Wakamatsu said that Morrow didn't have a feel for his curveball, and didn't throw it enough to offset the... Posted on July 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM by scrap_iron. Jump to comment

"This is the kind of stuff that keeps finding Rob Johnson in the lineup over Johjima." That's too bad, because Johnson can't... Posted on July 11, 2009 at 10:34 AM by shawnuel. Jump to comment

The Langerhans sample size isn't big enough to draw any conclusion. He hasn't been around long enough to be hot or cold. He's just... Posted on July 11, 2009 at 8:50 AM by wag the dog. Jump to comment

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