Tommy Everidge is the latest Mariners 1B acquisition, although he's likely destined to start the season in Tacoma. In a 24-game stint with the Athletics in 2009, the right-handed hitting Everidge batted .224 (19 for 85) with 6 doubles, 2 home runs and 7 RBI. He appeared in 21 games at first base and made three starts at DH. Considering this is a guy with power from the right side of the plate, this is a strange acquisition for Safeco, even if Everidge is a bargain.

Maybe Jack Zduriencik is putting together some trade material for a future deal (the Padres will need someone at 1B if the Mariners acquire Adrian Gonzalez, for instance), but this appears to be a waste of the remaining roster spot. Tommy Everidge was leading all of the minor leagues in hits prior to being called up to the A's in July 2009, so maybe it's a sign that Everidge will add a few more wins for Tacoma, but I can't see him playing any games wearing an M's uniform.

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