Mariners manager Scott Servais was joking around and upbeat hours before the game Monday night against the Texas Rangers.
Even as the team has struggled mightily since the All-Star break, Servais said he has stayed positive during this “step-back” year by not forgetting the long-term plan of developing young players in hope that it eventually pays off.
Even by rebuilding standards, this has been a tough stretch. The Mariners are 1-7 since the All-Star break, and they have been outscored 62-14 in the seven defeats.
“I’ve been able to focus on the big picture, and I kind of knew what we were up against and that we would have some tough times,” he said.