3 lingering questions for Mariners as they wait out the Wild Card round

Colorado Rockies v Seattle Mariners | Steph Chambers/GettyImagesNow that the regular season is over, it's safe to say that this has been one of the best seasons in Seattle Mariners franchise history. Sure, they had won 90 games and the AL West before, but not since "Hanging by a Moment" by Lifehouse was the top song on the radio. It's a result that is arguably the product of a crucial inflection point in the organization's history years ago.

As a reward for their hard work, the Mariners will get a week off before playing the first game of the Division Series on October 4th. This will give them time to rest, get their rotation in check, and get some team scrimmages going. It will also give…