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The looming question is whether the ownership is limiting the front office's ability to make impactful trades, especially when no significant market for their players seems to be developing. This leads to a broader discourse on balancing current needs against future potential, and whether any current inactivity could be harmful in retaining key players from the promising young core.

The Importance of Leadership and Future Prospects

As players like Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and George Kirby ponder their future with the organization, it becomes apparent that the Mariners must act decisively. If the organization fails to show a commitment to improvement, this could lead to disillusionment among rising talents who may reconsider their loyalty to Seattle.