Can Mariners’ Jason Kanzler help Julio Rodríguez maximize his potential?

In the weekslong buildup to landing his first managerial job, Jason Kanzler went through upward of 20 rounds of interviews with various Seattle executives, coaches, players and staffers before being named the Mariners’ new manager.

In many of those interviews, one underlying topic would inevitably rise to the forefront. And if the direct question wasn’t worded in this specific fashion, it was at least broached in a way that made clear just how important the subject matter is for the entire Mariners organization:

How can you help Julio Rodríguez maximize his potential?

It might be the most important question surrounding the start of Kanzler’s tenure in Seattle, and his ability to provide a…