Time is now for Mariners to tug at Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s heartstrings

Zachary Rymer argues that the Seattle Mariners should attempt to hire Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to replace Dan Wilson. Although Vogt remains under contract with Cleveland after winning three AL Central titles, Rymer notes that Vogt lives in Olympia, Washington during the offseason, presenting a potential emotional pitch for a homecoming to the Pacific Northwest.

However, Rymer acknowledges that hiring Vogt remains a long shot because Cleveland holds contractual leverage. The Mariners would need to trade compensation to the Guardians, which The Seattle Times reported is essentially a non-starter. Additionally, Seattle reportedly aims to hire a new manager before the end of October.