Kevin Mather has left the Mariners what institutional changes will the organization make?

DEMEANING AND RACIST

Mather’s most damaging comments were directed at top  outfield  prospect Julio Rodriguez.

“Julio Rodriguez has got a personality bigger than all of you combined,” Mather said. “He is loud. His English is not tremendous. Everybody says he’ll be here in 2021. He won’t be here till 2022 or 2023. A fantastic kid. We’re really big on social media. He loves to get out in front. He loves the Mariners. And between him and Kelenic, we think we’ve got an outfield that will be as good as any in baseball for the next six or seven years. He’s the real deal.

He’s ranked higher than Kelenic. You know I said Kelenic doesn’t lack for confidence. He is not happy that he’s the fifth-highest prospect in Baseball America and Rodriguez is the fourth-highest prospect. But little things like that bother Kelenic.”

Mather went to say that third baseman Kyle Seger should be in the Mariners Hall of Fame but will not return next year because he is overpaid.

DAMAGE CONTROL

After the  February 5^th video made its way up and done the internet and social media highway Sunday night Mather went to damage control. Sunday night Mather issued an apology through the Mariners organization.

“I want to apologize to every member of the Seattle Mariners organization, especially our players and to our fans. There is no excuse for my behavior, and I take full responsibility for my terrible lapse in judgment.

My comments were my own. They do not reflect the views and strategy of the Mariners baseball leadership who are responsible for decisions about the development and status of the players at all levels of the organization.

I’ve been on the phone most of the day today apologizing to the many people I have insulted, hurt, or disappointed in speaking at a recent online event.

I am committed to make amends for the things I said that were personally hurtful and I will do whatever it takes to repair the damage I have caused to the Seattle Mariners organization.“