I LIKE Jose Guillen but basically, they don’t have the luxury, with one of the worst starting rotations in baseball:
The Mariners on Friday officially declined to exercise their 2008 option on the contract of Jose Guillen, bringing the outfielder one step closer to free agency.The Mariners had five days after the conclusion of the World Series to pick up their $9 million option, and now owe Guillen a $500,000 buyout.
Rumor also has it that the Angels are considering taking it in the shorts from Scott Boras and signing A-Rod. Contrary to what some believe, this if it comes to pass can only help the Mariners.