The problem with taking a one-month break in between installments of a series containing analysis is that your clever pre-season work can be made to look silly in a month. No, the Indians aren’t nearly this good, but I also may have spoken too soon when I dropped the “pathetic” tag on the franchise.
Still, continuing where I left off, at #20 in my organizational rankings:
20. Seattle Mariners
Ranked 17th by Fangraphs
Financial Resources: C
Present Talent: D
Baseball Operations: C
Future Talent: C