Jose Vidro, the Nats oft-injured second baseman, has been traded to the Seattle Mariners, pending a physical exam delayed until this morning. Vidro’s a three-time All Star with fine career numbers, and he’s a standup character. He’s shown admirable loyalty to the club throughout the franchise’s tumultuous past and gruesome near-term prognosis. After the clearing of roster debris like Ramon Ortiz, Tony Armas, and Joey Eishen, one might think that Nationals Nation would mourn – at least a little bit – the departure of such a player.

One might think that, but one would be very, very wrong.

A sampling of blogger euphoria:

God Bless you, [Seattle GM] Bill Bavasi, you big beautiful brainless bastard. Vidro is gone… To get rid of him, have the other team pay 75% of his salary, and give you 2 decent prospects is unheard of. It’s like Chirstmas Come Early! Thank you Santa Bavasi, thank you! [Oleanders and Morning Glories]

Getting Snelling for Vidro, a guy who I would’ve thought could pass through waivers unclaimed, is a steal. [Capitol Punishment]

Holy Crap, he did it again!…Trader Jim fleeced another GM. [Nats Triple Play]

Vidro Traded! Jimbo’s a Genius! World Peace Declared! [Banks of the Anacostia]

And most of these guys actually like Vidro. Serious baseball fans recognize his many contributions to the Expos/Nats franchise. Chris at Capitol Punishment broke from his trade jubilation long enough to pen this admirable ode to our departing second baseman.