Addition By Subtraction

...and we've survived the deadline to tender contracts to arbitration eligible players. It's been a long, suspenseful evening and there are some big stories for the Mariners.

First, here's who's gone:

-Jose Lopez: It finally happened. The Jose era of Seattle baseball is officially over. Right at tonight's deadline, the club traded him to the Colorado Rockies for right-handed pitcher Chaz Roe. Yes, that's a real name, get over it. Roe looks like a decent starter, especially considering the minor league environment he was pitching for with Colorado. As for Jose...I wish him the best. I'm just glad that he'll be not getting on base for another team instead of mine.

-Ryan-Rowland Smith: I am sad. My fellow Aussie has not been tendered a contract by the Mariners. Of course, he could still re-sign with the team, but currently, he is indeed a free agent. He had an undeniably horrible year, but the promise he's shown in the past could very well resurface. We'll see what happens.

Ahh, but there were additions as well!

-Josh Wilson: Our favorite overachieving infielder is back! The team tendered him a contract, meaning the Paperboy will be keeping his route with the Mariners for yet another season. Hopefully, in 2011, he stays as a backup infielder rather than our full-time shortstop like he was for most of this past season. Remember, Kazmar and Rodriguez are breathing down his neck for that backup job.

-Erik Bedard: Oh yeah. He's back, too. Our infamously fragile Canadian, who has been dominating when he's been healthy...which has also been never. Awkward. He's reportedly going to be ready for Spring Training, but we've heard this routine before. Of course, if he does put everything together, he could be a huge asset for the team in 2011. But that's a ridiculous "if." It's worth noting that his contract is non-guaranteed, meaning that he'll actually have to pitch to make money. Better take care of that shoulder, Erik. Your paycheck depends on it.