Washburn turns down Seattle's offer

[TTown]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post ... mlb,231533

I figured Jarrod Washburn isn't really a name worth someone's time to prank for April fools, so I figure this is a fairly reliable link (as far as rumors go, I guess).

I was wondering if we were going to bring him in with Lee's issues, and Bedard not being ready for a few months.

[Sweezo]

I think Washburn's window has closed at this point; If he was holding out for more money, his usefulness to this team is now done. By the time he will have reported, stretched himself out, and readied himself to start games...Lee [and maybe even Bedard] will be back.

[Bay_Areas_Finest]

Doesn't really bother me none. Sure, we could probably use a guy like Washburn with Lee and Bedard out, but I wouldn't throw too much money his way.