SEATTLE -- Jerry Dipoto’s end-of-season media availability on Sunday had a much different feel than in recent years, because the Mariners and their president of baseball operations haven’t been in this position before -- with a first-round bye in the postseason and five off-days looming following their regular-season finale vs. the Dodgers.

“We've learned a ton of lessons over the course of the last four or five seasons,” Dipoto said. “And so many players in that clubhouse have experienced the disappointment that we felt in a number of different seasons, and they didn't let it happen.”

Dipoto delved into multiple topics that will impact the club’s plans before the American League Division Series begins on Saturday.

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