Mariners fans won't believe John Stanton's message until they see change

In the last 23 seasons, the Mariners have made the playoffs one time. For an organization that seems to be competitive each summer, these results are far beyond unacceptable. The 2024 season is not exempt from any excuse, either.

Seattle had an intimidating starting rotation, which was arguably the best in all of baseball. Pitching is key, yet somehow, the Mariners could not clinch a playoff berth once again despite possessing the most important strength.

It has grown tiresome. The frustration has reached incomprehensible levels. The only thing that will right this disappointing ship is producing results. Mariners owner John Stanton recently shared his thoughts on the 2024 campaign, attempting to tell fans that he understands of all the negativity he is receiving.

“I love this place. I am present. I am here. I care deeply about this. I am as disappointed as any fan we have that this team hasn't been in the playoffs in two years," Stanton told MLB.com. "I believe we're making progress. I can certainly understand why fans are frustrated when they hear me say that, but I believe that we are on track to have a team that consistently wins over a long period of time. I intend this team to win, have a winning record every season, be in the playoffs most seasons and we will win a World Series.”

Thanks, but no thanks, John. This is surely nice to say, but no one is going to believe that progress is being made when this club fell flat on their faces yet again. It's time to put up or shut up, whether it means making some trades, defying Jerry Dipoto's approach, listening to your star player, or selling the team. Telling the fans that you care despite the same results persisting over and over again for more than two decades is an insult at this point.

Mariners fans have suffered enough since the team's inception. They do not deserve to be told that changes are coming when there's been little evidence of that during what's been considered a fruitful window of contention.

Let's see some action, John. Then we can empathize with you.