The Mariners pick up solid relief pitching:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/blue-jays-to-acquire-brandon-morrow.html

The Yankees get Vazquez from the Braves:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/yankees-after-starting-pitcher.html

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4764085

We all know that the "GM formally known as the Ninja" likes to move slow and deliberately especially as it relates to trading prospects, however this is getting bizarre. Are the Angels financially paralyzed and can't make a move to meaningfully improve the team until GMJ's salary is off the books?

Is there any sign of life from the Angel's front office?