Seattle Mariners Manager Praises Team's BBWAA Award Recipients

Raleigh has set new career highs in home runs (31) and RBIs (96 — the most in one year in franchise history by a catcher). On top of his Silver Slugger-worthy stats, he's also placed himself in Gold Glove consideration. He's led or co-led the league in runners caught stealing for most of the season and leads the majors in defensive runs saved.

"I can only speak cleary (on those three) for the last 30 days," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said in a pregame interview Friday. "But what they have accomplished, the body of work they've put in — when you look at what Logan (has accomplished) in getting 200 innings, a big milestone for him, certainly. And that's not easy to do in this league. He's had an incredible season. ... And then Cal, behind the plate, the things he was able to accomplish: the 30 home runs, the ability to throw runners out at a great clip and then his leadership in terms of this pitching staff.

"This has been a very successful pitching staff and that doesn't happen without good battery mates. And when you look at what he and (Mitch Garver) have done behind the plate with this group, it's impressive. And then with (Munoz), you got to have that back-end guy that you can trust. And (Munoz) has been that guy for us and has pitched in some big games here, especially here down the stretch. He's been the guy that we've called on in the toughest of situations and the highest leverage. And he's been able to deliver."

With the seasons that those three and several other players have had, it makes it more disappointing for Seattle fans that the team failed to earn a playoff berth.

But those three also highlight an impressive core of players that should be able to lead the Mariners back to the playoffs.

If the team actually capitalizes on it.