The Seattle Mariners are dead serious about getting back in position for regaining the lead in the American League West Division. Seattle made some key pickups at the MLB Trade Deadline, adding another home run bat to go along with catcher Cal Raleigh.

Last week's revamping of the roster was exhilarating, to be sure — but Jerry Dipoto's signature moments with the Mariners came well before the trade deadline.

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto believes Seattle acquired the "best bats" available, adding power to a lineup that already ranks fifth in the majors in home runs.