All Things Bubba

Bubba has been released by the Mariners. Not sure why, but given the timing - the day after minor league camp started - I suspect he didn't pass his physical.

I've been kind of afraid of this since the Reds released Craig Wilson last month. He had shoulder surgery, too, a month before Bubba.

Not sure what this means for Bubba's future. He could sign with another team, but I don't know if any other teams would be interested if his shoulder isn't 100%. He might end up sitting out this season.

Shoulder surgery is tricky. Elbow surgery is almost routine these days, but shoulder surgery is still a last resort. It's just a lot more complicated.