jarrod washburn

The 2009 Seattle Mariners were one of those teams that seemed to fly under the radar of many national MLB fans.

Not very much was expected of them, and they had four of their top players playing in final years of their contracts.

Even though they added Ken Griffey Jr. this was a team built around good pitching and defense, and they were able to use that formula to put together a winning record.

The Detroit Tigers made a surprise move on the morning off the MLB trade deadline. They made a deal with the Seattle Mariners for LHP Jarrod Washburn.

While pitching isn't exactly the Tigers main problem this is a strong move, and the Tigers now have a pitching rotation built to win in the post season in 2009.

Since Washburn is a free agent following the current season, this is a move by the Tigers to win now. Read more: http://www.inquisitr.com/31445/tigers-add-washburn-as-a-rental/#ixzz0MrZdRlMX

Jarrod Washburn was acquired by the Tigers, sources confirm.

After days of debate, the Seattle Mariners have traded left-handed pitcher Jarrod Washburn to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for left-hander Luke French and minor-league prospect Mauricio Robles.

The Mariners announced the deal Friday morning, just hours before the non-waiver trade deadline arrived. Washburn has turned around his career this season.

For contenders that don't have enough ammo to acquire Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee in a blockbuster deal, Jarrod Washburn could be a pitcher to watch at the deadline, writes Jon Heyman.