The Mariners are sending free agent bust Carlos Silva out on a rehab assignment today. The original plan was to send him to AAA Tacoma, but Silva will go to A-ball Everett instead. Why? Because the Rainiers have unexpectedly stormed back into the Pacific Coast League pennant race, and having Silva pitch might "jeopardize" their chances, in the words of TNT's Larry LaRue. Yes, a pitcher who'll make $11 million this year (and $11.5 million both next year and the year after) can't be trusted against the Salt Lake Bees. Just shoot us now. more ›

Mariners starting pitcher Carlos Silva has been atrocious this season. His sinker has about as much dip as a Mormon grocery, and he's exhibited all the pinpoint control of your average Qwest Field urinal user. But, according to Silva, who's in the second year of a four-year $48 million contract, empirical evidence alone cannot explain his incompetence. A higher power is at work. more ›

A cry goes out from Mariner nation: "Remove Carlos Silva from the starting rotation! And one more thing, while we've got you--could you turn the bats from cold to hot, too?" Box score. Next game Thursday @ Kansas City, 11:10 a.m.; Jarrod Washburn vs. Brian Bannister. more ›