The Mariners find themselves in a very different sort of post season race with a 2016 protected pick within reach
For the record, this is not a piece in favor of tanking. Let's get that out of the way. Tanking is a bummer for fans and a bummer for players and managers. It messes with the competitive balance of the league. It's not fun. Don't do it. Ok.
Now let's talk about protected draft picks. The season is over, for all intents and purposes. With the Blue Jays claiming their playoff berth, the Mariners are now the (proud?