Similar to some of the “resolutionaries” in your local gym for the first few weeks of January, the Mariners set a goal of becoming faster and more athletic with their roster the last two offseasons.
For general manager Jerry Dipoto, that plan was partially met with minimal improvement in 2016. But going into this season, the Mariners are poised to have one of their most athletic and best defensive outfields in recent memory.
Then again, looking back at the previous regime of general manager Jack Zduriencik, there didn’t seem to be a major emphasis on outfield defense after the 2010 season.