Slipping from Greatness: A Cautionary Tale in Baseball and Beyond The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners were among the best teams in baseball last year, but now they're struggling to stay above . 500.
Their current woes are a far cry from their World Series appearance and 90+ win seasons of the past. One major factor contributing to their decline is the sudden drop off in offense.
Both teams ranked near the top of the American League in runs scored, walks, on base percentage, and slugging percentage last year, but this season they're struggling mightily.