The Washington Nationals took an important decision by trading second baseman Jose vidro to Seattle Mariners. Though it was tough, but Nationals couldn’t block the funds in the middle infield. So, they moved this major step forward and this set a deal with Mariners. Washington on a trade that brings Vidro to Seattle in exchange for outfielder Chris Snelling and relief pitcher Emiliano Fruto. The Mariners are picking up $12 million of the $16 million owed Vidro through 2008 in addition to giving him the vesting option for 2009.
Jose Vidro
Vidro has spent his entire Major League Baseball career with Nationals, but now onwards he will play for Mariners. Over his 10-year career, Vidro is a .301 career hitter who, as recently as 2002, was among the premier offensive second basemen in the game. But injuries have slowed him. In 2005 season, Vidro hit .284 with a .407 slugging percentage in 213 games. His power, which in 2000 produced 51 doubles and 24 homers, was evidently weakened as his leg problems prohibited him from driving the ball.