Mariners sign Scott Servais to multi-year contract extension

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais will be around longer, as he has agreed to a multi-year contract extension.

“I feel fortunate to be given the opportunity to continue to work with an amazing group of players and staff,” Servais said. “Our front office is extremely active and very supportive as we work toward bringing a World Series title to a very deserving and passionate fan base.”

In Servais's first year (2016) as manager, the Mariners won 86 games, but the team was held to 78 wins in 2017 due to injuries that cropped up.

The M's are on pace for at least 97 wins this season and are currently 58-39.

Servais, 51, is already the fourth-winningest manager in Mariners history at 222-199 midway through his third season.

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“Scott has created a culture here in Seattle that allows players to be successful,” executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said. “They are encouraged to be themselves, which has resulted in a loose environment, while still maintaining the focus on team above self. His leadership has also been evident through the ongoing growth and impact of one of the best coaching staffs in Major League Baseball."

Servais and Dipoto will talk at a news conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Friday.

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