The Mariners got off to a hot start after signing Josh Naylor to the first big free agent contract of the winter. Recently, they continued their streak of hot activity by trading away Harry Ford, one of the system's top prospects of the past few years. They've demonstrated a clear focus on winning now, which means the front office likely isn't done yet.
But Mariners fans know that there's no such thing as a free lunch. The recent roster additions are encouraging, but without a more concrete dedication to increased payroll, cuts are inevitable.