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These 5 farm systems improved the most in '18

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis breaks down why the Seattle Mariners have the most improved farm system of 2018

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The purpose of a farm system is to produce talent for its parent club, whether it be directly with young players or indirectly with trades. Since becoming general manager of the Mariners in September 2015, Jerry Dipoto has pulled off 65 deals, many of which exchanged prospects or young big leaguers for veterans.