That said, I still love the Seattle Mariners. I always will. It’s an undying love that will constantly live in a boiling volcano of emotion, but it’ll always be there, strong as ever. Just like the rest of the fanbase, I long for the day the Mariners finally end their historic playoff drought. I know it’s coming, sooner rather than later. I truly believe that.
I did not expect the Mariners to contend for a playoff spot this season. They had a few solid pieces, but their roster simply wasn’t whole enough to compete against the majority of the American League on paper.