<p>Sounds about right, Padna. DiPoto is trying to reduce the #Wild swings among our less-talented / less expensive players. Getting an 85 OPS+ from SS is better than the chance to land between 65-95... especially because the Mariners have been landing on the 65 for about 12 years in a row now. We need an expectation, not a range. What'll be "fun" is finding out whether reducing upside actually enhances the chance of getting the median result, or whether Safeco skews all mediocre (offensive) players down the scale and we've just eliminated any upside from having more talented players around, while killing our road pitching. I hope DiPoto's right and he can guarantee mediocre performances that stop kneecapping the effect of our larger talents.</p>