More so than in any recent season, this was a mystery Mariners team, by virtue of the drastic makeover undertaken by general manager Jerry Dipoto.
Six games in, the outline is starting to come into focus. And you’ve got to admit, it’s a much prettier picture so far than anyone expected.
Oh, there’s a distorted Picasso element to it, by virtue of a ragged defense and a white-knuckle bullpen. But when you can bash like this ballclub has, you’re going to get big, bold brushstrokes such as Sunday’s 10-8 victory over the Red Sox.
Scott Servais’ first words to the media after the game were, “I told everybody last night to hang in there, didn’t I?