The M's have started strong, but what do the last few years tell us about the meaning of that start?
Last night's game notwithstanding, this season has been one of surprising success for the Mariners. The M's currently sit atop the AL West, with a 1.5 game lead over last year's division champs and a 6.5 game advantage over the team many (including this writer) picked to win the division, the Houston Astros.
I think it's fascinating how quickly the Mariners have turned things around: Per Fangraphs, the Mariners began the season with a 17.