The Seattle Mariners have finally gotten back to the top of the American League West after 24 years between division titles. They have been on an incredible run lately, and it has brought baseball back to the forefront of Seattle sports. Fans are packing the ballpark and celebrating the success of this team and its special group of players.
And all of this can be directly traced back to one important decision.
The Mariners' decision in the late 2010s to take a step back and rebuild for the first time was a landmark shift that has snowballed and led to this moment.