Mariners' big offseason additions have horrifying comps that can't be ignored

Apr 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) hits a one run single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn ImagesThere's an obvious way to be pessimistic about what the Seattle Mariners did this offseason. It simply involves pointing out that they lost Jorge Polanco and Eugenio Suárez, whose star credentials speak for themselves.

Of course, bringing back Josh Naylor was huge, and the club's two major additions have real upside. Brendan Donovan is precisely what the team needed both on the infield and in the leadoff spot. Jose A. Ferrer, meanwhile,…