Wild Card/Thursday — 4/2/09

In the news this evening: A Washington state survey shows the number of employers offering benefits fell from 66% to 57% last year here . The Dow flirted with 8000 here . Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is indicted on federal corruption charges here . Jury: UColorado wrongfully fired controversial prof Ward Churchill here . New Seattle M’s manager Don Wakamatsu sets his starting rotation by tabbing Felix Hernandez as his opening day starter here . And the Wild Card remains in play …