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Larry Stone said:1: Chone Figgins signing. He was supposed to provide an offensive spark when the Mariners signed him to a four-year, $36-million contract prior to the ’09 season. But Figgins quickly wore out his welcome and was released with a year to go, having fulfilled none of their expectations.
2: Michael Pineda trade. The Mariners sent All-Star pitcher Michael Pineda to the Yankees for touted prospect Jesus Montero and so far have gotten minimum production and multiple hassles in return.
3: Doug Fister trade. Fister has gone 48-26 for the Tigers and Nationals since the Mariners traded him, with David Pauley, to Detroit at the 2011 deadline, for Casper Wells, Chance Ruffin, Francisco Martinez and Charlie Furbush. Only Furbush remains in the organization.
4: Cliff Lee trade. M’s had a prime chip in Cliff Lee, but Justin Smoak, the centerpiece of the trade with Texas, never developed into the offensive force they anticipated. None of the other pieces acquired from the Rangers made an impact — except negatively, when Josh Lueke’s legal issues were revealed.
5: Corey Hart signing. M’s spent $6 million hoping Hart could regain his form, but injuries limited the former All-Star to 68 games this season, in which he produced a .203 average and just six home runs.
I'd switch Fister/Pineda. Glad to see the Lee trade is where it is, and no higher.