This may be indicative of how much stronger the Mariners appear to be going into this offseason compared to where they were last year. Strength comes in many forms, and while the roster they exited 2018 with was better suited to be competitive the following year, the decisions the Mariners have made over the last 12 months have ultimately put them in a position of power to build a roster capable of competing for more than just a second wild card spot for the upcoming decade.
Typical for heading into the second season of a rebuild, the Mariners are weak in several key areas from a Major League roster standpoint.