Ownership is still the biggest reason for the Mariners’ chronic mediocrity, but Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander’s recent failures in the things they have control over raise plenty of questions about how the major-league club got here and where it’s going.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension, meaning the star first baseman will either be available at this summer’s trade deadline or free agency next winter. Will the Mariners go after him?

The level of intrigue that Spring Training typically brings is a bit lacking for the Mariners following a quiet offseason, but there are still a few big storylines to keep track of leading up to Opening Day.