I think the Mariners are on the right track. If you’re into prospect lists, organizational depth rankings, and things of that nature, it’s been a fun month. Seattle has seen six different players ranked in top-100 lists, with two players no older than 20 in the top-10 of at least one major ranking. Andy McKay remains as dismissive of prospect rankings this year as he has been the past few years, but when you gut your big league roster, cease trading away prospects, and make significant strides in player development, you’ll improve the long-term potential of your team, whether you look at it on a list, chart, or cave painting.
The Mariners’ rebuild looks promising, but does the step-back?
