Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto is back at it again. With a flurry of trades including deals with Tampa and San Diego, Dipoto is continuing a make-over of incredible proportions to the 40 man roster.
The Texas Rangers will ship center fielder, Leonys Martin and reliever Anthony Bass to the Seattle Mariners for right-handed reliever Tom Wilhelmsen, outfielder James Jones and a player to be named later.
Tom “the Bartender” Wilhelmsen was one of the few bright spots in shell shocked M’s bullpen. He had a 3.19 ERA and 2-2 record for the Mariners, with whom he has spent the past five seasons.