"Bedard" Is French for "Shut It Down"

Erik Bedard, the best 70-pitch starter in the big leagues, has decided to have shoulder surgery, officially ending his season. Bedard had struggled with shoulder problems all season and last pitched on July 4. He was the Mariners' biggest off-season signing last year, acquired in a trade with the Orioles for 5 players. The team expected the lefty to be the ace of the starting rotation this year. Instead, Bedard started only 15 games this season, and finished with a 6-4 record.