The Mariners have their new president of business operations, and it’s a familiar face who knows the organization well. Kevin Martinez, senior vice president of marketing and communications, who has been with the organization for most of the past three decades,

The Mariners announced that Kevin Martinez has been named as the new president of business operations, replacing Catie Griggs, who left for a similar job with the Orioles in July.

Kevin Martinez has played a key role in shaping the Seattle Mariners' brand during his 34 seasons with the organization.

A lot of the attention paid towards the Seattle Mariners in the offseason will be how they add (or don't add) to the team. The franchise missed out on the playoffs for the 22nd time in 23 years and multiple comments from the organization's President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto and team owner/chairman John Stanton guarantee that this offseason will be interesting.

The Seattle Mariners have promoted Kevin Martinez to be their new president of business operations, filling the role vacated by Catie Griggs when she left the team this summer.

T he Seattle Mariners announced Friday that they have promoted Kevin Martinez to president of business operations. The 34-year veteran of the Mariners organization had previously