Extended interviews: Mariners owner John Stanton and President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto

Paul Silvi sits down with Mariners leadership ahead of Opening Day

[@jimcriswell1906]

Why don’t you have a reporter who will ask something besides softball questions?

[@mark_zuckerburg]

We’re tired of excuses. If you’re too poor to fund a proper payroll, sell the team.

[@BoleDaPole]

Why on earth would he sell the team with a fan base that's willing to put up with 50+ years of mediocrity. It's free money for the guy.

[@SeamRedBB]

Stanton has to be willing to increase payroll if he wants Seattle to get behind his team...they are nowhere near the "luxury tax" threshold and are able to sign a significant player. Put your money where your mouth is Stanton, this is boring softball questions and soft PR politics.

[@Nelly34e]

Just letting Stanton spew lies with no pushback

[@ChowderHeadedYokels]

I really don't appreciate the question saying the payroll was lower. That was an easy dunk for Stanton to say nuh-uh it's higher. Instead of holding his feet to the coals about restricting payroll which forced Jerry and Justing to move on from those larger contracts he twisted it into that was the plan all along man which wasn't the case. We know the front office was told they would have a larger payroll and then the rug was pulled from underneath them when the offseason began and you guys let him frame it differently without challenging him. I know Stanton would never approove this kind of interview if he couldn't control the narrative but if that's the case don't interview him.

[@byronbrown4048]

Just wanted to make it clear he blames Jerry for shedding contacts… wow

[@kylewilson2819]

11:12 John, the Royals won the title A DECADE AGO! Not a "Few Years" ago. Also, that Royals team was not undone by "Going All-In", they were undone by a cheap ownership group that refused to pay their core players immediately after they won the World Series!

[@fargomonkey5133]

That's exactly what I was going to say, you best me to it

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

We need more of these interviews from ownership to the public on the state of the mariners. Especially at the end of the season and the beginning of the season.

[@KeithSitty]

They really should have been out there wearing this offseason instead of sending Jerry out there to play a word jumble to the media. Wasn't really fair to Scott or Jerry this offseason. Probably too busy waiting on their next metoo-ing from a female employee, been a couple years.

[@channingmartin3576]

22:58 That's simply an ignorant statement. 21 teams have won the World Series while top 10 in payroll since 1995. 8 teams have won the World Series while outside the top 10 in payroll. Roughly 72.5% of the time teams that win the World Series are top 10 in payroll.

[@gturcott1]

More great work and research By Jerry Dipoto

[@marcnoonan2187]

And one team has never made it the World Series Let alone win it.

[@seahawksfan06]

Also when Stanton talks about his son watching the Mariners in DC he is talking about MLB TV which is something that Stanton DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR. It's shared revenue which he then lines his pockets with. Stanton makes sure the fan experience is top notch because he knows if fans spend more money that's more profit for him and then he tries to justify not spending on top free agents because it's not cost effective. No one is asking him to go out and mortage the future. The fans want to see them spend a hell of a lot more money than 140 mil.

[@jack.crotteau]

John Stanton does not deserve to own a baseball team, and no interview with him will change my mind about that. His actions speak for everything.

[@rooftopsports]

hes worst than the Nintendo Ownership and that was BAD

[@broose5240]

Maybe sell and get aKen Bering type? Alot worse out there@@rooftopsports

[@Covert_Smalls]

You have several players with team friendly contracts entering or in their primes (JP, Cal, Logan, Kirby, Julio, Munoz). You can’t even bump the payroll up by 15-20 mil? If you can’t do it now, you never will

[@chrisschauble8314]

You can both develop a young core and spend on star players, if the owner was willing to open up the budget. Stating it is either/or is disingenuous.

[@channingmartin3576]

Exactly 💯

[@willyyoung6881]

This is a articulate way of saying we are targeting to win 54% of the time.

[@yuriprater789]

He’s talking as if we didn’t all hear Scott say “we’re doing the best we can with the cards we’ve been dealt” back during the winter meetings. Totally threw Jerry and Justin under the bus

[@bentracey2268]

Sooooo….you told Jerry and Justin that you have a smaller budget just because?

[@stephenuffens680]

Softball Questions Paul.

[@louisg9058]

This aged well. Ray still hasn't pitched and I love watching Haniger. I love how he seems to be a fan and knows exactly what is happening on the field.

[@britw1407]

Should have asked Jerry how it feels under that bus

[@christiansolovey4257]

Stanton is such a clown mentioning the Royals, 1 I will take a WS if were lousy for 4 years after. Secondly, if they SPENT ANY MONEY then they woulda kept winning. quit crying poor you billionaire

[@channingmartin3576]

If/when the M's are great, it will be in spite of the ownership group not because of them. If/when the M's are great, it will be because of the players, coaches, & FO not in spite of them.

[@pashahillyard8763]

Wow, John. You should be a politician.

[@WashingtonPerspective]

Stanton is disappointing. Dipoto should be allowed to do his job and bring a World Series to Seattle.

[@HarryTeasley]

Sell the team, John. We all know better, we blame you, and we hate you. You don't want to win, you want to squeeze profits at the expense of winning. You're a terrible owner, you don't love baseball, sell the team.

[@drmeithos]

These guys are liars and i wish people would hold them accountable. 300-400 million for a player in their early 40s? Where are they getting these numbers? Seager was 28 when he signed with Texas

[@channingmartin3576]

22:58 21 teams have won the World Series while top 10 in payroll since 1995. 8 teams have won the World Series while outside the top 10 in payroll. Roughly 72.5% of the time teams that win the World Series are top 10 in payroll. World Series Champion Opening Day Payroll Ranks, Wild Card era (1995-present) 2023 Rangers 9th 2022 Astros 8th 2021 Braves 10th 2020 Dodgers 2nd 2019 Nationals 3rd 2018 Red Sox 1st 2017 Astros 12th 2016 Cubs 4th 2015 Royals 12th 2014 Giants 10th 2013 Red Sox 3rd 2012 Giants 8th 2011 Cardinals 11th 2010 Giants 10th 2009 Yankees 1st 2008 Phillies 14th 2007 Red Sox 2nd 2006 Cardinals 11th 2005 White Sox 13th 2004 Red Sox 2nd 2003 Marlins 25th 2002 Angels 15th 2001 D-backs 8th 2000 Yankees 1st 1999 Yankees 1st 1998 Yankees 2nd 1997 Marlins 7th 1996 Yankees 1st 1995 Braves 3rd Source: USA Today

[@ricardorincon2083]

Great point 👌🏽 gotta be around $160-180 in payroll. Not 140 😒 🤦‍♂️

[@jackhammer363]

@@channingmartin3576 good info!

[@SonOfKemosabe]

There is a difference between wanting to make the playoffs and wanting to win a World Series. Stanton has not demonstrated any commitment to winning a World Series. Instead, he and the ownership group have invested their money into other ventures than the coaching staff and players. I have no trust in Stanton.

[@rooftopsports]

"The Goal of the Mariners is to not win the World Series, it is the field a competitive team year after year to put itself in position to win the World Series" Howard Lincoln Stanton isn't that much different

[@fastermouse]

Stanton is crap. Sell.

[@gmched52]

54% is not enough

[@chimrichalds3418]

Who gives a fuck what John Stanton has to say lmao

[@bestman6240]

Stanton is a terrible owner. Please just sell the team instead of spreading lies again. Fans see right through it.

[@LivinginbremertonWA]

Absolutely horrible interview… first time I did not like Paul’s interview. Bunch of lies and misinformation on his part. Why not go further into spending? Horrible missed opportunities.. not satisfied at all with these interviews.

[@channingmartin3576]

14:20 How many times did those teams go to / win the World Series? Those teams fell short because they needed more than what they had.

[@kanpoe7043]

I would give anything for these clowns to sell the team.

[@DanielChang-it6kg]

Is he acoustic?

[@seizethecarp_]

He totally gave John these questions before asking them. BS man.

[@j_ll7]

He needs to sell the team to someone who can afford to spend the money.

[@MezterpieceTheater]

We need to keep Jerry at all costs. I hope he re-signs with us.

[@theunseen547]

This guy is a complete joke of an owner

[@mrj4864]

I’ve never seen explosive diarrhea till I saw this Stanton interview

[@Dude-8989]

To be fair he probably doesn’t see any of the stuff we have to say about him being a poor owner.

[@briansg80]

When can we see this team on something other than ROOT? I'm not paying extra for Xfinity Cable to watch this team on premium television. Give us other options, John, and stop making excuses.

[@seanwjones07]

Mlb tv ! It’s free too for T-Mobile customers.

[@aaronstreitenberger6012]

Stanton's portion was fairly good. I would have challenged him on why the Mariners claim a market from Bend to Utqiagvik if they're focused on blackouts. It's fairly simple, if you don't want to violate your agreements with Comcast then just don't blackout parts of the country where you can't even get Root Sports! The Mariners should only claim Western WA so the fans outside of driving distance can actually watch the game. It would increase viewership, revenue, and publicity for the Mariners. Other than that, it was good to hear Stanton found years like 2008 unacceptable. I'll take 88 wins and a reasonable payroll over 100 losses for $100 million.

[@seatownfan]

Sell the team already! 🥱

[@seatownfan]

This needs more likes. Watching this horrible defense on this 4/3/24 Wednesday game. Indefensible, not to sign Chapman. The entire team can't play, Servais needs to do something. John Stanton needs to sell this team to someone who wants to win.

[@paulhan7770]

He only cares about Profit and not winning. Ridiculous.

[@rooftopsports]

iN jOhN sTaNtOn wE tRuSt

[@keyzjingle7573]

As an M’s fan in Missouri I’d love to see subscription at a decent price so I could watch more than 4 games a year. Cause I’m not going to pay the mlb extra innings price tag that’s just crazy high

[@bdunk3403]

I thought Stanton was going to be a good owner because I thought he wanted a winner but, they are more worried about everything else but wasting players prime just like in the past. Payroll was supposed to be raised to fill in the pieces like Jerry has said for years . Straight lies, what an idiot. Sell the team.

[@Nelly34e]

How do you mortgage your future for a free agent? It’s just money. You mortgage your future by trading away prospects for guys who don’t help you get a ring

[@willyyoung6881]

So much of management seems to relay on luck. Who could have predicted the issues with Ohtani or Wander Franco? So much of the teams future is tied to Julio, so fingers crossed.

[@ceeg-ve2xu]

Stanton is a joke!

[@joeedwards4240]

Paul Silvi should be embarrassed by how pathetic his line of questioning was. The first question should have been “Many Mariners fans consider you the worst owner in sports. How do you respond to that?”

[@cheddarbob1685]

truly awful journalism here

[@jaxsonreyna701]

“A better team” as we’re the worst offense in the league. it’s so sad we’re wasting this rotation

[@AdaptedBuilds]

I got to 2:26 and couldn't stand it. The old "our standard is to make the playoffs" bit. I love when he says it doesn't matter if you miss the playoffs by 1 game or a bunch if games and then they bring up the seasons that they were eliminated by a few games like they were a success. If you miss the playoffs and don't have a reaction like Cal did, you are a loser. Just sell the team to someone who gives a crap before you suck the life out of this talented group of young players. Btw I love the just throw a random mariners hoodie on over your suit look. Real genuine. Now we think you're just like us.

[@gturcott1]

54%

[@broose5240]

54% is a huge upgrade from the past we can only hope

[@BoleDaPole]

Wow Mr.Stanton is such a relatable guy wearing a awesome hoodie 😊😊. Really feel bad for him losing money during this recession though must suck having to put the purchase of yacht #6 on hold 😢 All in all it's tough competing as a small market team it's not like Seattle has more money than Kansas, and so right on that Mr. STANTON who wants to only win ONE world series, Kansas are a bunch of losers for that amirite. Let's put the pedal to the metal and win 54% of the world series this next decade. Those 5.4 world series hunk of metals will look great at the stadium.

[@marcnoonan2187]

17:05 I bet he won’t ask why he traded Kelenic

[@kjellmyraas6552]

I can't wait tell.when jeery depot come on seattle sports

[@amerkinwarmongr]

The M’s ownership and front office hate is unfounded. Jerry and Justin have done a hell of a job building the team we have. I have been a Ms fan for 35 years the Ms have barely been this exciting or potentially World Series Contenders as where we are now. To the haters saying sell. Come up with the Billions to buy them or STFU. Trolls go root for the Dodgers or the Yankees. Stop hating an start cheering for our team. Let’s go Ms!!! 2024 World Series Champs Julio WS MVP.

[@Bigbullsfan]

I think I found John Stanton’s burner account guys

[@amerkinwarmongr]

@@Bigbullsfan Don’t say I told you so when we win the World Series non believer….

[@rooftopsports]

@@Bigbullsfan or John Stanton paid a ton for a comment like that for that person, hope that person didn't get ripped off hahahahaha

[@joeedwards4240]

Stockholm syndrome is a proposed condition or theory that tries to explain why hostages sometimes develop a psychological bond with their captors. It is supposed to result from a rather specific set of circumstances, namely the power imbalances contained in hostage-taking, kidnapping, and abusive relationships.

[@amerkinwarmongr]

@@joeedwards4240 Joe, very original you literally copy and pasted this from Google. Great take on the subject.

[@michaelbrooker8434]

Then spend more money and quit being so tight

[@joschmo6282]

He says everything like there's a payroll constraint on his hands... bro you're a F****** billionaire. Spend 10 million more and give this team some depth.

[@Checkmate34851]

14:31 the disrespect toward Alex is ridiculous.

[@Checkmate34851]

“Let me go ahead and name everyone who’s every played for the mariners except,” Alex Rodriguez. Give me a break.

[@gilortiz9809]

jerry and his team are wonderful…..stanton needs to sell to an owner that will invest in the team

[@JohnWitham-dr4es]

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[@JohnWitham-dr4es]

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[@Gravelgratious]

JEFF BEZOS or BILL GATES please buy the Mariners!

[@Alio-no8bw]

IF Stanton wants the mariners to win every year like 22 he had better start forking out some money on FA ontop of signing your current young core. We better understand what they are talking about and accept their message lol. Stanton if you want to keep these kids into their primes and not as much into their late 30s and 40s then spend some money to lock up your core kids for the next 10. I would be fore that and couldnt call you cheap. Stop making excuses. I would have so much more respect for you if you were just honest on budget stuff.

[@robertvargas8890]

Fluff piece. You asked the textbook questions, got the textbook answers and expect the fans to buy it. Can't wait for them to ask for a new stadium in the next 5-10 years.

[@itsthunder8492]

Oh Stanton what a shame

[@robertvargas8890]

This team has exactly two stars. Julio and Castillo. Everyone else is, at best, competent. This team will struggle to win 54% of their games.

[@broose5240]

its not about who spends the most wins. It is about who builds the best roster. And who uses resources most effectively. Stanton is not the problem. Stanton was just telling you whats going on. I like it alot. Go watch the mets if u want high payroll.

[@channingmartin3576]

21 teams have won the World Series while top 10 in payroll since 1995 (Wild Card Era). 8 teams have won the World Series while outside the top 10 in payroll. Roughly 72.5% of the time teams that win the World Series are top 10 in payroll. World Series Champion Opening Day Payroll Ranks, Wild Card era (1995-present) 2023 Rangers 9th 2022 Astros 8th 2021 Braves 10th 2020 Dodgers 2nd 2019 Nationals 3rd 2018 Red Sox 1st 2017 Astros 12th 2016 Cubs 4th 2015 Royals 12th 2014 Giants 10th 2013 Red Sox 3rd 2012 Giants 8th 2011 Cardinals 11th 2010 Giants 10th 2009 Yankees 1st 2008 Phillies 14th 2007 Red Sox 2nd 2006 Cardinals 11th 2005 White Sox 13th 2004 Red Sox 2nd 2003 Marlins 25th 2002 Angels 15th 2001 D-backs 8th 2000 Yankees 1st 1999 Yankees 1st 1998 Yankees 2nd 1997 Marlins 7th 1996 Yankees 1st 1995 Braves 3rd Source: USA Today

[@broose5240]

Sorry Mariners are not the Yankees. I hope what they are doing works. I love what they are doing. @@channingmartin3576

[@corbing589]

Is this this Stanton’s burner? Payroll and 54% aside, he is the problem and the single biggest obstacle this franchise faces to winning a championship. Nothing is more indicative of Mariners ownership incompetence and them being good ole boys than Mather being promoted to club president AFTER the club paid out on the sexual harassment suit against him. If the club someday wins the commissioner’s trophy (worst name of all championship trophies) I will vomit seeing Johnathan being the first one to get to hold it.