The Mariners’ playoff hopes are slipping, and it’s hard not to look back at the trade deadline as a turning point. While Seattle made some flashy moves for bats, they skipped out on adding a top-tier closer like Jhoan Durán—who’s now thriving in Philly. Since then, the bullpen’s been shaky, and the team’s grip on a wild card spot is loosening. Was passing on Durán a huge mistake, or were the Mariners right to bet on their existing arms? With key hitters also struggling, there’s plenty to debate about what went wrong and what needs fixing. #Sports #Baseball #Mariners