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The Mariners will benefit for years ahead, thanks to their Trio of Superstars
- The Mariners locked in Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Josh Naylor with multi-year extensions to anchor Seattle's lineup through 2030.
- Rodríguez signed a 12-year, $209.3 million extension in August 2022, keeping him in Seattle for his prime years.
- Cal Raleigh secured a six-year, $105 million extension that runs through 2030 with a 2031 option and a full no-trade clause.
- Josh Naylor signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal with Seattle, addding stability to the middle of the order.
- The contracts give the Mariners room to pursue trades and free agency with core pieces secured.
- Seattle aims to ride a young rotation and strong farm system into sustained success beyond 2025.
- The Mariners hope to contend for the AL West and a first World Series title with the new core.
- There is ongoing talk about re-signing Jorge Polanco and Eugenio Suárez as supplementary pieces.
- General managers Hollander and DiPoto receive praise from MLB executives for their approach in free agency.
- Seattle's 2025 AL West finish and 90-win season set expectations for continued success.
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