Let’s start right at the top: No, I don’t believe the Mariners are going to start their rebuild. In terms of likelihood, I would say it is less likely than the “crazy fan theory” we laid out here. However, it is still important to understand exactly what a rebuild is.
While I believe most fans understand what I am about to explain, I still see enough responses on social media that make it clear that some explanation is necessary. So, let’s start with the basics.
In a true rebuild, winning at the Major League level is not the primary goal of the entire organization.