Servais began his major league career in 1991 with the Houston Astros, staying with them until the middle of the 1995 season when he was traded along with Luis Gonzalez to the Chicago Cubs for Rick Wilkins. It was with the Cubs, during the 1998 season, that he played in his only post-season. If you have the opportunity to play in games that count, and not just as a spoiler, against teams that have playoff aspirations, but to be one of those teams, those are not easy [experiences] to find. Justin Hollander, who has soared his way to assistant GM, has been an increasingly influential voice in Dipotos nucleus, as has director of amateur scouting Scott Hunter and director of player development Andy McKay, among others. He was selected in the third round of the 1988 June Draft following his junior year of college. How do you not re-sign Scott Servais based on what hes shown with the teams hes had over the last few years? he asked. Heres this All rights reserved. As Seattle Mariners | Cot's Baseball Contracts On Friday, Dipoto announced he had given Servais a multi-year contract extension to remain the teams field manager. Terms were not disclosed. My interaction with our ownership group has always been logical, Dipoto said. If he is constantly below .500 with the talent expected to emerge in the near future, he would likely lose his job. Hes far and away the longest-tenured and winningest manager in the teams ~45-year history. I really wasnt looking to be vindicated, Dipoto said. 2023 FOX Television Stations, New state law cracking down on hazing honors WSU student who died in 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term, Amazon's return to office policy begins for corporate staff, Larry 'Gator' Rivers, Harlem Globetrotter legend from Georgia, dies at 73, Guemes Island ferry workers strike over contracts, Bodycam video shows deputies, K9 finding gun that prompted lockdown, Camas teen rides World War II tank to prom. Drayer: How prospect Bryce Miller fits into Mariners rotation plans, Raleigh rallies Mariners with 2 late HRs in 10-8 win over Blue Jays, Blue Jays spoil rookie Easton McGees no-hit bid, Mariners lose 1-0, Offense sputters again as Seattle Mariners lose 3-2 to Blue Jays, Mariners City Connect Breakdown: The story behind new uniforms.