2010 MLB Sleeper Player Profile: Erik Bedard, SP Mariners

Team: Seattle Mariners

Throws: Left

Position: SP

FBS Sleeper Rank: 16/30

So far Bedard has being traded to the Mariners.  Part of his problem has been injury compounded with lack of confident.  Bedard is a talented pitcher, we've seen what he can do. In his first two years with the Mariners, Bedard is 11-7 with 162 strikeouts in 164 innings.  He's pitched well, just not much over the two year span.  2010 will be the year he turns it around.  Bedard is

finally healthy, feeling good, and has a real team around him.  Good pitching, and energetic team always help a struggling veteran. 

Going forward, Bedard is still recovering from season ending surgery to repair a torn labrum and in the off-season was denied arbitration by the Mariners. Eventually the Mariners wised up and signed Bedard to a one year deal. It’s likely he wouldn’t be ready to pitch until late May or early June, but when healthy he is an extremely effective starting pitcher.

At 31, Erik Bedard is still in his prime and with Cliff Lee and Felix Hernandez, he will help the Mariners dominate the American League West. The stars are aligning over Seattle and I expect big things for Bedard once he gets going..

2010 Projections: 12 wins, 168 Ks, 3.30 ERA, 1.15 WHIP

I feel this player will achieve my projections through our formula based on 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
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