The Mariners should forgo “win now” mentality and set their sights on 2018.

Sep 20 2017 by Lookout Landing

 

While a 2017 playoff appearance looks unlikely, the Mariners can and should take these steps to better their odds for 2018.

As I type this, the Mariners have just 11 games remaining this season. With their Fangraphs playoffs odds now down to just 1.9%—they’ve now fallen behind the Rangers, and are 0.1% more likely than the Royals—it would take nothing short of a miracle for the M’s to sneak into the playoffs. The Twins, who currently possess a relatively secure lead on the...

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