If the core stays put, one job could swing on pure upside. That’s where the fun begins.
The Seattle Mariners’ season ended with a bruise and a ledger. Game 7 of the ALCS stung because this roster was built to keep playing, and for long stretches, it showed. Let that sit. Let it shape the winter. Every move should answer it going forward.
The Mariners don’t need a teardown or a rebrand; they need to replace precise pieces, keep the core’s competitive edge sharp, and turn a good system into real major-league production where the roster has the most daylight.