bye-bye David and Doug

It was announced earlier this morning that the Mariners have acquired LHP Charlie Furbush, OF Casper Wells, INF Francisco Martinez and a PTBNL from Detroit for RHP's Doug Fister and David Pauley

Jack Z was on with John Clayton on 710 ESPN and had the following to say about the players acquired...

FURBUSH
Most recently has pitched out of the Tiger bullpen but, has been a starter throughout college (LSU) and in pro-ball (moved very quickly in the minors from A to AAA).  His fastball is up to 93, good breaking ball and nice change up.  The M's are going to give him a chance to start (will be on the 25-man and in uniform by Sunday) and the worst case is he's a lefty out of the 'pen.

WELLS
Have been seeking a right-handed hitter since .... forever.  He has hit well vs. left-handers, has a nice ratio of extra base hits, can run and throw and needs a chance to play.  Tough guy.

MARTINEZ
20 year old, 5-tool player currently playing in AA.  Very athletic with good size and the kind of frame to add weight.  Real upside, Tigers 4th best prospect at the start of the season - Tigers didn't want to give him up - been talking for 2 weeks.

PTBNL

"a pretty significant part of the deal" - they like all the possibilites - to be named on or before Aug 20th
(some speculation I've read, is that the PTBNL may be one of the following who were signed by the Tigers last August 17th and can't be traded for a year ... 3B Nick Castellanos, RHP Chance Ruffin, LHP Drew Smyly) 

Also, Jack said David and Doug he personally wished them well in going to a contending team and told them they'd have a great time with Jim Leyland.  He felt it was a "good, old-fashioned" trade that was a win-win.