I mentioned Zduriencik as a darkhorse candidate after Bavasi was initially fired. One of the craftsmen of the Brewers young core, I think the Mariners made an okay choice, considering most of the really good candidates (see: Hoyer, Forst, DePodesta) either would or could not interview. At the very least I don't think the Mariners will be selecting another closer in the first round anytime soon.
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