"It's bout that time"; "Won’t matter if ownership stays cheap"- MLB fans react as Mariners part ways with manager Scott Servais

By Thursday morning, reports of the Seattle Mariners parting ways with their former manager Scott Servais had spread, and as the day progressed, the news became official. Servais, who served as the team's manager since 2016, has been let go as the team surrendered an early-season 10-game lead over divisional rivals the Houston Astros, who are now top of the AL West table.

The Mariners are in the second spot, 5.5 games behind in the division, and 7.5 games behind the last Wild Card spot. On current form, they are unlikely to make the postseason for a second consecutive season. Moreover, enduring a sweep against the Dodgers was the final nail in the coffin as the front office made their decision on Thursday.

Former Mariners catcher Dan Wilson has been named the manager after Servais' departure.

Netizens reacted to the news, sharing their point of view. While some thought it was coming, many thought he had become the fall guy for others.

"It's bout that time," one fan wrote.

"Won’t matter if ownership stays cheap," another added.

"The General Manager should be fired. The hitting coach should be fired. Obviously a face saving attempt. Possibly a Billy Eppler 2.0 here with In terms of being let go after the season," one wrote.

"Dipoto fall guy," another posted.

Some showed support for him:

"I feel like it wasn’t really his fault but he’s the fall guy," one fan commented.

"The timing is wild…. 5 games out of first with a manageable September schedule…. Am I missing something?" another added.

"Tough…they needed to do it, but he’s an awesome manager," another wrote.

Dan Wilson takes over from Scott Servais as Mariners' full-time manager

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Seattle Mariners' President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto dismissed rumors of Dan Wilson being hired as an interim manager. He said he's their full-time manager from now on.

"We've known Dan almost his entire professional career. Walking in the door as an interim-anything doesn't allow you to really lay any groundwork," he said.

Meanwhile, Scott Servais' stint with the Mariners wasn't inspiring. In his nine years of management, he only made the postseason once in 2022. He boasts a managerial record of 668–624.