This was not a bad season for the Mariners, and they should once again be in the playoff mix next season. But they have quite a few glaring holes that need to be addressed over the coming months, and thankfully, they have the money to spend to do so.
Yet, there is always that one lingering question heading into every offseason – can the Mariners attract significant pieces they oh-so desire to the Pacific Northwest? If they can’t, will they hit the panic button and scramble to acquire “the next best thing,” or will they throw a lot of money at a player simply for their namesake?