Jack Zduriencik feels Bill Hall brings Mariners "versatility" and will rebound from current slump

Just got off the phone with GM Jack Zduriencik,who told me the reason he went after Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Bill Hall because of his versatility, the power he brings and -- of course -- the price. The Brewers are picking up most of the remaining $10.3 million on Hall's four-year deal, which runs through next season. Zduriencik wouldn't tell me how much money the Mariners will have to pay, but I've been told the Brewers portion is well over 50 percent, in fact, up around three-quarters. "He brings you versatility, he brings you power,'' Zduriencik said. "This is a guy who's hit 35 home runs in the big leagues (in 2006). He's been a starting center fielder, a starting shortstop.'' And of course, an excellent third baseman. one of the better ones in baseball from a defensive perspective. Adrian Beltre's replacement in 2010 perhaps? "I didn't promise him anything,'' Zduriencik said. "I told him 'Bill, we...