The Mariners have placed a large red “X” on the 2021 season as their point for throwing open their windows and flipping the sign in the door from “BACK-STEPPING” to “COMPETING”. It’s an aggressive turnaround time considering the pace a rebuild typically demands. That doesn’t make it impossible, and the strides made by the players in the minor leagues have been encouraging. Still, some of the most talented players in the organization will likely only just be arriving, assuming they even remain on positive trajectories. The truthiness of Jerry Dipoto’s front office has been something we’ve focused on here, both before and after the 2018 season, and that target date could change again.
What the 2021 Mariners look like without any additions
