The Seattle Mariners just made one of the biggest offseason moves in franchise history — re-signing Josh Naylor to a 5-year deal and securing the heart-and-soul slugger who helped power last season’s playoff run.

This is massive for Seattle on multiple levels:

• They finally locked up an impact bat long-term

Rob “Stats” Guerrera joins me to break down what Naylor brings on the field, what this means for the lineup in 2026, and whether this marks a genuine shift in ownership philosophy as the Mariners push toward their first-ever World Series appearance.

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Mariners Forever welcomes Casey McLain of the Poor Sports Podcast for a deep dive into Seattle’s biggest offseason questions. Check out Casey's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UCWu6XfTCvC0... 

We start with the headline topic — should the Mariners bring back free agent Jorge Polanco, and at what cost? Is his bat still worth the investment when this team needs more serious offensive upgrades elsewhere?

From there, we explore the free-agent market for Josh Naylor, possible impact bats that fit Seattle’s payroll reality, and even trade targets like Tarik Skubal that could reshape the roster if Jerry Dipoto decides to swing big again.

It’s a thoughtful, realistic look at what this front office can (and must) do to finally get this team over the hump in 2026.

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Don't worry guys, I got this! 

Using free agency, trades, and the foundation and resources at hand, I've gone about building what I believe to be a somewhat fantastical, and yet surprisingly realistic, Mariners offseason plan. And I was able to do it all within the budgetary guidelines ownership has hinted at for 2026. 

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Michael and Dan recap the M's 2025 draft class and look back on the crazy week that was. 

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Among the topics Michael and Dan discuss in this episode....

**Is the AL West out of reach?

**Focusing on a few bats that haven't been mentioned as potential trade targets before the deadline

**Laz Montes' hot start at AA!

**The other prospect promotion no one is talking about

**Latest mock draft, surprise at #3??

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Among the topics Michael and Dan discuss in this episode....

**Where is this offense coming from, and is it sustainable? 

**Have the M's saved their season by finding their bats? 

**Cal Raleigh's historic run

**Prospect promotions!

**Movement at the top of the draft.... and who could be in play at 35?

**Are the Astros for real?

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Michael and Dan discuss whether or not the free-falling M's should "buy or sell" in an attempt to right the ship, as just one of our "5 burning questions"

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Vaunted MLB analyst Keith Law just released his mid-season TOP 50 prospects list and TEN PERCENT of it is made up of Mariners minor-leaguers. 

Tune in to hear our reaction to the list. Who are they? How legit are they? And who else JUST missed the cut? 

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Today we ask the question of just WHY Cole Young hasn't been called up yet!

In our weekly recap, we examine George Kirby's shaky return to the rotation. Is it cause for concern? 

And MLB draft guru Michael Thompson shares his favorite prospects he'd like to see the Mariners target with the 3rd overall pick. 

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