The Florida Marlins had been the front runner for Arthur Rhodes’ services for the last few days, and now it’s official.  Seattle picks up minor league starting pitcher Gaby Hernandez.

Hernandez is nothing special, but he gives the team some depth where they’re the thinnest.  The farm system is weak as far as starting pitching in the upper levels.  Hernandez should be reporting to AAA Tacoma AA West Tennessee. 

No complaints with this deal.  Not a bad trade, not a particularly great trade.  The bottom line is we got a pitcher that could potentially help down the road, for a guy that wasn’t going to help after this season.  USSM likes the pickup.