I can see Doug adding a relief pitcher, even one that makes some decent money, but that's a big contract for a guy who would be your 7th inning guy at this second. Is it really?Putz makes less than what Counsell will for the next two years to hit .215 and chop one weak grounder after another to second base. I think I really like the idea of trying to add a real solid back of the pen arm. Not only would it help up a lot this year, but with Cordero expected to leave next season, bullpen would be a need next year. Getting a guy now, like a Putz, would lessen the blow. This is the big key,Cordero is going to want some big cash after this seasonand if we don't pay it,somebody else will.Not only would Putz give us an absolutely lethal 1-2-3 punch in the pen this year where we really look good for a playoff chance,Putz could be our closer the next two years much cheaper than Cordero.Check out his numbers last year and this year so far. 2006-- 2.30 ERA .092 WHIP 78 IP 104K 13BB .207 BAA This year so far 1.23 ERA and a .061 WHIP Now i don't expect any trade like this,but i'd be all for Doug exploring it.Given Putz's dominant numbers and very team friendly contract,i highly doubt Seattle would really be interested in trading the guy.I'd assume they would want more in return than Melvin would be willing to give up and Seattle would have every right in asking alot. At this moment,Putz is one of the best closers or relief pitchers in the game,it's just that few know this because he plays in Seattle.When you factor in the nice contract,i doubt highly Inman would be enough even if they were listening to offers.