We Mariner fans have seen a number of different mantras and player philosophies 'round these parts over the last few years. First, of course, was the short-lived pitching-and-defense model, with Don Wakamatsu leading the club to 85 wins in Jack Zduriencik's first season.
Soon after, we learned of JZ's penchant for collecting position-less guys who could hit homers, and this thirst for raw power continued throughout his tenure. And finally, this offseason we saw "Control the Zone" take over as the official organizational motto, with the team going so far as to produce a promotional video advertising the slogan.