Feeling Frenchy in Seattle

The Mariners trade Jarrod Washburn to the Tigers for Lucas French and Mauricio Robles.

Mariners Side: Selling high on a rental pitcher, the M's picked up French and Robles.

French is a 23 year old lefty who I haven't yet seen yet despite his big league time. In the majors this season, he is 1-2, 3.38 in 7 games, 5 starts with 11 walks and 19 strikeouts in 29 and 1/3 innings. He is 6-4, 220 and has a classic starter's build, so he should be a solid MLB pitcher in some role.

Robles is a 20 year old lefty out of Venezuela who was regarded as the Tigers 24th best prospect prior to the season. Robles has split the season at 2 levels (low and high A) and is 8-6, 4.24 with 111 strikeouts and 41 walks in 91 and 1/3 innings. The 5-10, 160 pounder relies on a heater anywhere from 88-94, a 82-83 curve and a change. He was noted as having well below average command, but has appeared to make huge strides this season.

Tigers Side: Washburn fills a huge need and provides a 3rd (or 4th if Porcello continues to start) starter that can eat innings and shouldn't drop off too much down the stretch. He also has playoff experience and should be a good mentor to some guys who will be getting their first cracks at it.

Overall: Good get for the Tigers, while the Mariners got all they could for a 2-month rental. Think it's a wash.