The American League West wasn’t an easy mark by any means, but the Seattle Mariners were the class of the division this year.
For the first time since 2001, the Mariners were division champions, thanks to their 90-72 record and late-season dominance over the Houston Astros. But every year is a new challenge, and staving off threats from other division rivals could be a bigger challenge in years to come.
This season, the Athletics finished 76-86, but aside from a stretch of 20 losses in 21 games, they were actually a promising, solid young team. What if that young team adds some veteran leadership this winter?
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