It’s the time of year: Prediction time. With many sites recently releasing their opinions on how the 2017 MLB standings will turn out, we’re taking a look at the USA Today, FanGrapghs, and PECOTA projections to see what record they believe the Mariners will finish with next year.
USA Today
Starting with USA Today. They decided to change things up from last year, and create a new system to come up with their predictions. USA Today’s Gabe Lacques outlined the changes.
A six-person panel of reporters and editors replaces our previous forecasting model, consisting of one well-meaning but slightly unhinged human.