Mariners & Bedard Reach Agreement?

THURSDAY, 7:36am: From Street's newest blog post on Bedard: "I have now heard that the deal is a one-year $1.5 million base salary contract that includes a shipload of incentives." In an email to MLBTR, Street explained that his source said an agreement in principal has been reached, but it's not a done deal given pending tests on Bedard's shoulder.

Additionally, Kirby Arnold of the Everett Herald spoke to a source who believes a May comeback is possible for Bedard. Bedard will be coming to Arizona soon to continue his throwing program.

WEDNESDAY, 4:15pm: MLB.com's Jim Street writes of "rumblings in blogo-land that [free agent lefty Erik] Bedard could soon re-up with the Mariners." Street believes Bedard could be ready to pitch in June or July.

Bedard, 31 in March, had shoulder surgery on August 14th of last year for a torn labrum and inflamed bursa. He'd previously had a shoulder procedure in September of '08.

Given the uncertainty of his return date, we haven't heard much on Bedard this winter. The Orioles, Royals, and Red Sox have shown interest, but Bedard said in August he wants to return to the Mariners. As of December, the Ms were known to be involved in his rehab process.

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i guess thats good news...