Is mgcoug2 the Anti-Bavasi?

Rumors abound that mgcoug2 is indeed the anti-Bavasi. If so this could explain why the team has steadfastly refused to part with spects, unless the deal is absolutely right this off-season. The team has definitely shopped some of it’s prospects, including a likely future batting champ Abera Espinol , but have not found a deal to their liking. As one GM , who has tried numerous times to get the talented RF states: “The thing is you can make an offer that is a nice starting point, but they don’t go for starting point deals as final deals like Bavasi did. I sure do miss those days…” Another GM lamented: “I offered them some of the thing they needed, like a mid rotation RHP who would slot in nicely behind Cueto and Traber in that rotation and their response was “What else are we going to get?” “It’s pure insanity,” this GM continued, “they want actual value for players, it is totally out of line with what we are looking for in a trade.”

The Mariners are still actively shopping for a RHP for the middle of their rotation, bullpen help, a leadoff hitter and maybe an upgrade at 3B. The problem is they like what they have and they know they have enough to make the playoffs as is, so it is going to be hard to make the team overpay to fill a few holes when they have guys in their system who will fill those holes in the next year or two anyways.

The New GM is accused of not being this man and that aggrevates rival GM’s used to getting 250% percent returns on their investsments in trades.