Is it the right move for Jerry Dipoto to take the Mariners under a full rebuild? Has he gotten enough value in a month of big trades? Here's what the baseball press are saying about Dipoto's surgical teardown of the Mariners' roster.
The Mariners are leaving no doubt: They’re in full teardown mode. General manager Jerry Dipoto has made six trades involving 24 players over the last month. Jean Segura is a Phillie. Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano are now Mets. James Paxton a Yankee.
Our columnists have already weighed in: Matt Calkins wonders if the rebuild will pay off with a brighter future, and Larry Stone says this dark days are ahead, but it’s the right decision.