It would be wrong to interpret the Mariners’ success sans Robinson Cano -– a 24-12 record even after the three-game sweep by the Yankees in New York last week –- as any sort of referendum on whether they’re better with or without Cano.
After Monday’s game in Baltimore, the Mariners will be exactly halfway through Robinson Cano’s 80-game suspension. They’ve thrived beyond anyone’s wildest expectation without him.
But make no mistake: The Mariners miss Robinson Cano. And they still need Robinson Cano.
It would be wrong to interpret the Mariners’ success sans Cano -– a 24-12 record even after the three-game sweep by the Yankees in New York last week –- as any sort of referendum on whether they’re better with or without Cano.