The Seattle Mariners won 88 games this season and missed the playoffs, but they at least prevailed in 54 percent of their contests.
And that is apparently the goal.
President of baseball operations Jerry DiPoto told reporters the front office's plan is to build a consistent roster that wins 54 percent of its games a season over the course of a decade. While it isn't flashy, he believes such a plan keeps the team competitive in the immediate future and sets it up for long-term success as opposed to a team that goes all-in on one push for a title.