Following a season where they failed to reach their expected goal of the postseason with a losing record of 78-84, the Mariners and manager Scott Servais announced changes to his coaching staff for next season. It’s typical to have turnover following a season of unmet expectations.
Bench coach Tim Bogar and first base/outfield/baserunning coach Casey Candaele did not have their contracts renewed for next season.
“Any time you make changes to your coaching staff, it’s difficult,” Servais said. “You have relationships with those guys. You’ve known them previously and that’s why they are here because you have relationships with them.