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The Mariners aren't statistically eliminated, but (and call be crazy here) a wildcard appearance...something barely on the fringes of relevance...isn't good enough for me after all these years. The legacy of the last six years of loading up and trying to win can't be one lousy playoff game.
Not when there are eight teams in the game that always get their way. Eight elite squads...The Yankees, Red Sox, Astros, Angels, Rangers, Nationals, Cubs, Dodgers. I want more than to have my ass kicked by real baseball teams one game later than usual.