Wladimir Balentien - gone??

[slaterbug]

http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/mlbn ... eID=261771

The Seattle Mariners on Saturday recalled outfielder Michael Saunders from Triple-A Tacoma and designated outfielder Wladimir Balentien for assignment.

The 22-year-old Saunders was hitting .310 with 15 doubles, 13 homers and 32 RBI in 64 games with the Rainiers this season.

Balentien hit .213 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 56 games. The M's have 10 days to trade, release or outright Balentien.

Looks as though the M's have finally run out of patience with Wlad.

[BlazersDozen]

Good.

I heard Blowers saying that he thinks Wlad can become Nelson Cruz. I honestly don't think so. I think at best he'll be a guy who splits time in left field and I mean in his prime.

The guy can not hit although he has a good stance and swing, as did Carlos Guillen but are the M's willing to wait as long as they did on Guillen for Balentein? I doubt it when they have outfield prospects in Triple A and a 2nd overall pick coming into the system next season who can play the outfield and 1st base.

[BlackMamba]

wow, i really like the new front office in how they are making several statements to really make this team better.