The Seattle Mariners opened MLB Free Agency with a bold move by locking in Josh Naylor on a five-year deal and sending a message about their intent after an ALCS run that fell one win short. But even with that momentum, another decision now defines the Mariners free agency picture. The Mariners front office wants Jorge Polanco back, and the push to re-sign him has moved near the top of the Seattle's offseason plans. Polanco steadied their infield and he delivered timely hits . He became one of the roster’s quiet anchors as the postseason pressure climbed toward that dramatic Game 7 loss to the Blue Jays.

That combination, reliability and fire, is exactly why the Mariners see him as more than a complementary piece. They see him as someone who helps shape a contender’s heartbeat. And

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