Despite the calendar marching towards November, things are heating up in various off-season leagues.
Ed's note - Sam Clark wrote regular, excellent Fanposts over the season's final months updating us on the goings on in the minor leagues. I have asked Sam to come on staff and regularly contribute his knowledge and diligence on the farm system to the site. I'm thrilled to say he's agreed. His first official post is below. Welcome Sam!
The Seattle Mariners went 76-86 and missed the playoffs in 2015. Unfortunately, that poor performance seemed to have also trickled down to the minor leagus, as only one of the five clubs above rookie level managed to post a winning record.