Mariners Playoff Bracket: AL field lines up 2 beatable AL Central teams for Seattle

As much as they say be careful what you wish for, things are looking good for the Mariners.

Colorado Rockies v Seattle Mariners | Steph Chambers/GettyImagesAs much as some people may wonder if there's a glitch in the matrix, the Seattle Mariners are hot property ahead of the playoffs. They won 17 of 18 prior to the Dodgers series to secure the AL West, have an invaluable first round bye, and are favorites to win the World Series according to FanGraphs.

Despite the saying that to be the best you have to beat the best, if your path to a potential championship can be made easier along the way, there aren't going to be any complaints. At least in theory, this is a position the Mariners now find…