It's not revolutionary to state the Mariners are long shots to make the playoffs. On top of being 7.0 GB as of this writing there are 7 teams between them and that coveted 2nd Wild Card. However it is also not revolutionary to state that this roster was designed to contend primarily in 2015-2016. There are few sellable pieces and the team is desperate to not admit defeat, even as the hordes gather their pitchforks.
As much as the organization is unlikely to sell off meaningful pieces of the roster it is also obvious they should not consider themselves significant buyers.